La Bulle dans le Palmier

Toulouse is a city in Southern France, the prefecture of the Haute-Garonne department and of the Occitania region. The city is on the banks of the River Garonne, 150 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea, 230 km (143 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean and 680 km (420 mi) from Paris. It is the fourth-largest city in France after Paris, Marseille, and Lyon, with 514,819 inhabitants within its municipal boundaries (2023); its metropolitan area has a population of 1,529,112 inhabitants (2023). Toulouse is the central city of one of the 22 metropolitan councils of France. Between the 2014 and 2020 censuses, its metropolitan area was the third fastest growing among metropolitan areas larger than 500,000 inhabitants in France.

As WE explore this vibrant city, YOU will discover that Toulouse is known as the "Pink City" due to the distinctive pink bricks used in many of its buildings. Take a stroll through the historic city center and soak up the atmosphere as YOU marvel at the beautiful architecture that dates back to the Renaissance era. The city is also home to the iconic Saint-Sernin Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is a must-visit for any history enthusiast.

For those interested in art and culture, Toulouse is home to many museums, including the Musée des Augustins, which houses an impressive collection of European art from the Middle Ages to the modern era. YOU can also visit the Musée Saint-Raymond, which showcases the history and archaeology of the city and its surrounding areas.