Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, when the town housed a beautiful court, the local culture and tradition reached its pinnacle, giving the world eternal masterpieces of literature (literature of the Langue d'Oc), particularly the troubadour lyric art.
Traces of the region's cultural heritage are literally omnipresent in Toulouse. Its streets abound in sixteenth-century gothic and Roman temples, old hotels, and museums. There you can also find numerous archaeological sites.
Today, the city's population counts 500,000 people, many of which are involved in the aeronautical industry. The city has gained renown due to the Cite de l'Espace, as it attracts more and more people every year. Toulouse is often referred to as a 'sky tourism center'. Being a major educational center, Toulouse has the second largest percentage of students in France after Paris. No wonder, it takes a great number of clubs to keep so many young people entertained during night hours!
The abundance of greenery in gardens, squares and parks, keeps the city's air clean and makes the city itself more livable and attractive. Toulouse has a lot of sunshine, its annual amount averaging 2,000 hours. You can take a slow walk along the River Garonne, hire a bike and ride along the Canal du Midi, or drop in at a restaurant for a good snack, and this is going to be an unforgettable experience.
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