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Toulouse and its region

Impressions of Toulouse

 

 

Top Ten Reasons to come to Toulouse

1 – A City of Knowledge:  University & Research

  • 100 000 students – 3rd largest French campus
  • 3 Universities, 4 Engineering Schools and 14 Higher Education Schools
  • A University created in 1229, the 3rd oldest in France
  • 8000 diplomas achieved per year
  • 10,000 researchers work in Toulouse
  • Midi Pyrénées region ranks first in France when it comes to the intensity of Research & Development (Report R&D/PIB)

 

2 – Easy Access

  • 87 routes among which 73 are international flights. 
  • Less than a 20 minutes drive from the Airport to the center of the city
  • An hour drive away from a ski station with an abundance of thermal baths and spas
  • An hour and a half from Spain and Andorra
  • “Most efficient public transportation system of any city in southwestern France” (Frommer 2010 )

 

3 – Great Hotel Accommodations

  • More than 200 hotels ranging from 1 to 5 stars
  • More than 11,400 rooms. 
  • Third most affordable city in France according to Tripadvisor's Tripindex 

 

4 – A Strong Economy 

  • Since the year 2000, more than 200,000 new habitants have chosen to live in Toulouse
  • More than 32,000 people come to live in the region, 17,000 in the city, each year, making it the 2nd most attractive region in France (IPSOS/France Soir 2010)

 

5 – A Dynamic Industry in  Innovation and High Technology

  • European Capital of the space industry
  • World center for aeronautics: #1 in Europe, #2 in the world
  • #1 in France in the onboard electronic systems industry
  • Three world competitiveness clusters (aerospace, cancer and agriculture)

 

6 – An Art de Vivre and a Well-Known Conviviality 

  • More than 1,000 restaurants – outdoor patios
  • The region boasts 24 Michelin starred chefs, 2 of them in Toulouse
  • More than an average of 2,000 hours of sun per year
  • Festivals and fiestas: 100 per year in the region, some internationally known such as the Jazz Festival of Marciac and Rio Loco.
  • Toulouse has been ranked the second city in France - after Paris - with respect to quality of life by the French economic newspapers (Express, Le Point): French Southwestern “art de vivre”.

 

7 – Quality First and Foremost 

  • A unique cuisine heritage:  cassoulet, magret, foie gras….
  • Capital of the wineries of South-West, 4rd region in France, 40 wine appellations
  • First French region with labels of qualities and origins (Roquefort, Tomme des Pyrenees, Rocamadour, Chasselas…)

 

8 – Welcome to the Green and “Pink City” 

  • 160 parks, gardens & 150,000 trees 
  • 1,000 hectares of green space 
  • 2 areas labeled “Natura 2000” 
  • 1 national park and 4 regional parcs representing 20% of the region area

 

9 – Culture, History & Discovery in the City and its Region

  • 2,000 years of history (Toulouse was founded during the 2nd century) 
  • Techno discovery:  Visit Airbus - its headquarter and its A380 assembly line - or the Space City Recreational Parc
  • Canal du midi, UNESCO world heritage site 
  • 15 world renowned museums and a plethora of temporary exhibitions
  • More than 24 Great Sites in Midi-Pyrénées: Lourdes, Carcassonne, Pic du Midi, Albi, Cordes…

 

10 – A unique human experience

  • With pleasure (avec plaisir) are the two words summarizing the spontaneity, friendly and warm attitude of the locals towards visitors.
  • Contract of Confidence: More than 160 meeting industry specialists operate with dedication to quality  are motivated solely by the success of your event.

 

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