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Toulouse lies in the South of France on the River Garonne. The city is connected to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic through multiple channels. Toulouse is the capital of the region of Midi-Pyrénées, the second largest region in France.

Toulouse was one of the richest cities of the country at the time of the Romans in the middle ages an important military base. Due to his numerous buildings of red brick, Toulouse is also known as "la ville rose", i.e. what Pink City.8 km from the city center Toulouse Blagnac international airport situated outside. Major airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt. Low cost airlines fly from Frankfurt several times a day to Carcassonne or Montpellier. These cities are located in the vicinity of Toulouse and are worth a visit because of its wonderful old town. Tourists who land, can after a first day in Carcassonne or Montpellier airport rent a car and drive to Toulouse from here relaxed and cost-effective. There are sights in this city in abundance. The Romanesque Basilica "Saint-Sernin" is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in southern France, as well as the Gothic Cathedral "Saint Etienne". The University of this city is the ninth oldest in Europe. It was founded in the year 1229.

Also, there are many interesting museums in this city. The Museum of Augustins is an art museum for Romanesque and Baroque art and is located in a Gothic monastery. The "Musée of abattoirs" is a modern and contemporary art museum, housed in the former slaughterhouse of this city.

If you are interested in space travel comes in the "Cité de l'Espace" at his own expense. It is an interactive Museum of the European Space Agency, which deals with the environment and the universe. Holidaymakers who have to go bathing pleasure, should use the close to this city to the sea. With a car coming in an hour of Narbonne, right on the Mediterranean. Sports fans also get their money in this city.

The rugby team of the Association "Stade Toulousain" plays in the highest Division of French rugby. The kicker of the football team of FC this city play with at the top. Their home games at wear off the ball artist in the "Munisipal Stadium" seating 35,000.