A Traveler's Guide to Toulouse

Toulouse is a city that is located in the southern portion of the European country of France. France is located on the western coast of Europe and is bordered to the south by Spain, to the east by Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium, and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Toulouse is one of the largest cities in France with over a million residents. It is one of the largest aerospace cities in the country. Several aerospace companies are headquartered in Toulouse as well as several universities that specialize in aeronautic technology. French is the official spoken and written language of Toulouse.

The area has been inhabited for centuries, but it was primarily an agricultural city until the industrial revolution. The city became home to several manufacturing and textile production facilities. Since then it has become the technology center of the nation. It is growing rapidly and is fueled by the universities that produce thousands of graduates each year into the local workforce.

Toulouse has a Mediterranean climate which means mild temperatures year round. Summer temperatures generally stay in the 70's or 80's Fahrenheit while winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer is the dry season with scarce rain. Most of the areas rainfall occurs during the months of January through March.

There are several museums in the city that document the region’s past. The Musee Georges Labit and the Musee des Augustins are two of the most well visited. The city is also home to a space exploration themed park, the City of Space.

Toulouse has been nicknamed "The Pink City" because of the color of the brick used in much of its architecture. The city is homes to a very diverse and beautiful culture. The Theatre du Capitole is home to the city opera and ballet organizations and plays host to several live performances per year. The most famous dish from the city is the Saucisses de Toulouse, which is a herb sausage dish.

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