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    Introduction

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    In Toulouse, it all starts with the Capitol, the very heart of the city. Wandering through the surrounding areas, however, stretching north, east, south, and west to the city boundaries, reveals the life behind that pulse. Through this sort o... Continue reading »

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    History

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    Toulouse, the aeronautics and space exploration capital of France, can afford to reach for the sky: its history has given it a solid base from which it can move towards the future with confidence. Nestling at the foot of the Pyrenees that lie... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    In Toulouse the hotels are mainly grouped around the town center, in three lively neighborhoods. Right in the center, bordering the vast Place du Capitole (Le), are the capacious luxury hotels. In the area surrounding Place Wilson, all along... Continue reading »

  • Food

    Eat drink

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    The abundance of restaurants scattered along the pretty streets of Toulouse's town center is amazing. Diners are invited to discover the incredible variety of French cuisine, prepared according to tradition or stretching the creativity of mas... Continue reading »

  • Entertainment

    Entertainment

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    Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains in the Garonne valley, Toulouse enjoys a pleasant climate and has managed to preserve sites of incredible natural beauty surrounding the city while incorporating leisure facilities and pathways,... Continue reading »

  • Tours

    Tours

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    In just a few hours, these two tours will help you discover the main tourist attractions and many charming features unique to the Pink City. The walk round the shopping area will lead you through the pretty historic alleyways woven around the... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There: By Air: The Aeroport Toulouse-Blagnac (http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr) offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. The following airlines provide service to Toulouse: Aer Lingus (http://www.aerlingus.com... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Toulouse Country: France Toulouse by the Numbers: Population: 411,000 Elevation 538 ft Average Annual Rainfall: 26.7 in Average Winter Temperature: 41 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 70 degrees F Quick Facts: Electricity: 2... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    705km (438 miles) SW of Paris; 245km (152 miles) SE of Bordeaux; 97km (60 miles) W of Carcassonne As the old capital of Languedoc and France's fourth-largest city, Toulouse (known as la ville en rose, or the city in pink) is the major city... Continue reading »

  • Planning

    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There The Toulouse-Blagnac international airport lies in the city's northwestern suburbs, 11km (6 3/4 miles) from the center. For flight information, call tel. 08-25-38-00-00. Air France (tel. 08-20-80-28-02; www.airfrance.com) has a... Continue reading »

Real traveler experience in Toulouse

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Day 45: Cite de L’Espace

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