Toulouse, a unique quality of life to attract talents
Knowledgeable and vibrant, Toulouse offers you all its treasures.
In addition to its strong economic performance and status as global capital of aeronautics and European capital of space research, Toulouse also boasts the beauty of its heritage, its cultural wealth and its joyous personality.
This subtle cocktail of art de vivre and economic success has made Toulouse the ideal destination in which to enjoy an adventure, for a weekend or for a lifetime.
170parcs and gardens
979km of cycle paths
2000years of heritage
2238hours of sunshine
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A renowned quality of life that attracts talents
- One of the most outspread urban areas in France with 460km² compared to an average 285km² in Europe
- A low population density (1 760 habitants/km²) facilitating the acquisition of individual housing
- Most student-favoured city in France (L'Etudiant 2021)
- Best sports facilities in France (Ministry of the City, Youth and Sports)
- 2 238 hours of sunshine (French average: 2 110 hours)
- Close to nature 170 parks et gardens in the city 6 leisure areas covering 600ha 1000ha of green spaces 979km of cycle paths The Garonne River and 3 canals (Canal du Midi, Canal de Brienne et Canal Latéral à la Garonne)
- 2 000 years of history: 51 protected historical sites & 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Great locations nearby
Montauban: « Ville d’Arts & d’Histoire », elected 4th most beautiful square in France
Albi: Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile – Museum Toulouse-Lautrec – UNESCO World Heritage site
Carcassonne: Medieval village, UNESCO World Heritage site
The Pyrenees: 38 ski resorts only 122km from Toulouse
144km away from The Mediterranean Sea and 233km away from The Atlantic Coast
Toulouse tourisme
- 5.2M tourists in 2023
Most visited tourist sites
(number of visitors in 2023)
Basilique Saint-Sernin: 799 000
Les Jacobins: 406 000
Cité de l’espace: 401 000
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle: 303 000
Les Abattoirs: 244 000
Espaces EDF Bazacle: 242 000