Toulouse Travel Guide
Travel to Toulouse - The "Ville Rose"
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The stylish city of Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France. Well known for its pink brick building the city has been given the name 'Ville Rose'. The heart of the city is the huge, arcaded Place du Capitole, where the impressive Capitole building is the seat of local government. Here on Wednesdays there is a large market for food, clothes and a whole range of items and a smaller organic food market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
Old Toulouse, situated between two nineteenth-century streets, is very compact and easy to walk around. One of the prettiest streets in Old Toulouse is rue Croix-Baragnon. As well as museums, magnificent architecture such as the churches of St-Sernin and Les Jacobins there are many picturesque squares such as Place St-Etienne in front of the cathedral.
Founded during the Roman Empire, Toulouse was once a major metropolis of western Europe. After a quiet period during the 18th and 19th centuries, Toulouse became of importance after the relocation of key military and aerospace industries to the city. Toulouse has now become Europe's capital of aerospace industry.
Attractions in Toulouse
Le Capitole de Toulouse is the seat of the municipal administration of the French city of Toulouse.
The Musée des Augustins de Toulouse, houses a collection of sculpture and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century.
The Cité de l'espace (City of Space) is a theme situated on the eastern outskirts of Toulouse.
The Roman Catholic Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Toulouse is a national monument of France and the seat of the Bishop of Toulouse.
Getting Around
The city centre is well serviced by the Metro system and once inside the compact historic area, it is easy to get around on foot. During the summer months from June to September, you can get around on a cyclo-pousse, an electric tricycle. Taxis are one of the easiest ways to get around Toulouse, the service is good and the rates are metered. The city’s bus system is also very effective and easy to use.
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