Facing the Mediterranean on one side and the atlantic on the other, Toulouse is one of europe’s oldest settlements.
Art day and night
Toulouse is among the most vibrant cities not just of France but of all Europe. And music makes itself felt almost everywhere in the city. The strains of jazz, classical and alternative music spill over into the streets from the city’s many charming cafes. A rich array of artistic events and festivals at almost every season of the year make Toulouse one of France’s biggest drawing points.
If you’ve decided to explore and get to know France, then you must include Toulouse on your list. The streets of this city, where art and music never stop 24/7, will boggle your mind.
An impressive Cultural Fabric
The history of Toulouse goes back more than two thousand years, its foundations laid by Europe’s most mysterious people, the Celts.
But the Romans, the Visigoths and Saint Sernin, who introduced Christianity to the city, all had a major influence on its deep-rooted past. The roof tiles and bricks unique to the region constitute the most striking feature of the local architecture. Built of these local bricks, the St. Sernin Basilica stands out in all its glory. And Le Capitol Square and the National Theater building are the concrete embodiments of the city’s cultural identity.
La Ville Rose
The rising and setting sun create magnificent plays of light on the city’s brick texture, and the rainbow of reflections engendered by this interplay of nature and architecture has led to the city being dubbed ‘La Ville Rose’, the pink city.
