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Toulouse

Nicknamed 'La Ville Rose' (the Pink City) on account of the terracotta bricks used in many of its buildings, Toulouse is France's fourth-largest urban area. The site of a human settlement since at least as far back as the eighth century BC, Toulouse has embraced the technological age in recent years, becoming the capital of the European aeronautics industry and boasting the continent's largest space centre, as well as a vibrant university population.

At the same time it remains steeped in history and can claim to be one of France's most enchanting destinations, having often been voted the most desirable place in the country to live. Highlights include the medieval old town, the elegant Capitole building and the Canal du Midi, which links the Garonne river to the Mediterranean Sea. Cassoulet enjoys pride of place among the local culinary specialities.

The Pyrénnées mountains are 1-2h away (by car or train), the Mediterranean sea is 2h away (by car or train) and the Atlantic Ocean is about 2-3h away (by car or train). Very close to the INSA campus, the new téléphérique (aerial cable car) offers great views on the city, the Garonne river and the Pyrénées for the price of a metro ticket.

 More information about Toulouse: http://www.toulouse-visit.com/
                                                       

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