 Introduction
The rose-red city of Toulouse has a distinctly colourful character all of its own in its instantly recognisable architecture. The term rose-red comes from the small red bricks used in the construction of many of the buildings in the historic centre.
Proud of its long association with the arts, Toulouse is still a seat of culture and learning. It boasts a large student population and a wide array of museums like the Musée des Augustins.
The city greets the visitor with a wealth of neat alleyways and squares, the biggest being the impressive Place du Capitol. Toulouse maintains a refreshingly southern pace and flair thanks, in part, to the warm climate. The city lends itself well to quiet exploration on foot. The visitor can take in historic sites like the Romanesque basilica of Saint Sernin, stroll along the smart shopping streets or simply watch people go by from a café in the Place Wilson.
Links
Mairie de Toulouse, Toulouse City Council
In both French and English, with comprehensive information on what to see and to do in Toulouse.
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