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.
