{"id":19556,"date":"2019-09-13T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=19556"},"modified":"2024-07-16T08:44:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T08:44:13","slug":"discover-toulouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/discover-toulouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Toulouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toulouse is one of France\u2019s biggest cities<\/strong> and has a long history. Nowadays, Toulouse is going through a boom both economically and demographically<\/strong> so it represents an up-and-coming city in the South of France. Lodgis<\/strong>, the furnished rental specialist, has opened up its services to the city, so we feel we should offer an introduction to the city<\/strong> and what it has to offer.
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History<\/h2>\n

Toulouse, situated in the Haute-Garonne department<\/strong> in South-West France, was settled in during the 4th century BC by Celtic people<\/strong> and during the 1st century the Romans<\/strong> occupied it and named it Tolosa<\/strong>. It became an important city as a military outpost under the Romans. After the Roman rule, it fell to the Visigothic kingdom<\/strong> and it again became a major city and even served as the capital of the Visigothic kingdom.<\/strong>
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\nAfter this period, Toulouse fell under the rule of the Franks and it endured a dark period in its history for 250 years<\/strong>. It regained prosperity under Charlemagne <\/strong>as it again became a major stronghold of the empire and was established as the capital of Aquitaine<\/strong>. At the start of the second millennium, Toulouse was the capital of a quasi-independent country<\/strong>.
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\nWealth and prosperity<\/strong> were brought to the city during the 15th and 16th centuries due to a plant-based blue dye known as pastel<\/strong> which was sought after all over Europe at the time. A lot of the buildings in the city were built at this time with orange Roman bricks, which gave the city its name as \u2018La Ville Rose\u2019 (The Pink City).<\/strong> At the end of the 17th century Toulouse received an economic boost from the creation of Canal du Midi <\/strong>which gave it access to the sea. In the past 100 years Toulouse has equally been linked to aviation<\/strong> due to Pierre-Georges Lat\u00e9co\u00e8re establishing a plane building company, now Airbus<\/strong>, the number 1 in the sector in the world.
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The City<\/h2>\n

There is no Mairie in Toulouse, instead there is the majestic Capitole building<\/strong> which is home to the town hall, a theatre and rooms of state. The Neoclassical fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> faces the square in front of it that shares the same name. The building itself is filled with impressive works of art with some breathtaking murals and frescoes<\/strong> that cover the walls.
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\nThe Basilique Saint-Sernin<\/strong> is a church that was constructed in a Romanesque style during the 11th and 12th centuries<\/strong> and is the largest Romanesque building in Europe, if not the world<\/strong>. The church has a high quantity of Romanesque sculptures that are very impressive. In 1998, the Basilica was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong> as it is a key part in the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>.
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\nThe Cit\u00e9 de l\u2019espace is a scientific discovery centre<\/strong> located on the eastern outskirts of Toulouse. It is focused on space and the conquest of space and it was opened in 1997. You can see full-scale models of rockets and space stations<\/strong> here, as well as two planetariums, interactive exhibits and an IMAX cinema. Check this place out if you can, it is a great place to visit for young and old people alike<\/strong>.
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\nThe Jardin Japonais<\/strong> is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll. The gardens are inspired by gardens that you would find in Kyoto, Japan<\/strong>. It is classified as a \u2018jardin remarquable de France\u2019 (a remarkable garden of France)<\/strong>. Within it there is a rock garden with islands devoted to the crane and the turtle, a lake, a tea pavilion, a red bridge and a small Mount Fuji. The rare garden situated in the South of France, therefore, has some very quintessential Japanese elements<\/strong>.
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\nThe Canal du Midi<\/strong> is a canal that connects the Garonne river to the Mediterranean sea<\/strong>. It is one of the oldest canals in Europe that is still in operation. At the time of its creation it was considered one of the greatest constructions of the 17th century<\/strong>. It was completed in the 19th century by the addition of the Garonne Lateral Canal allowing boats to reach the Atlantic<\/strong> as well. It has since been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong>. You can travel the canal on foot, by bike or by boat. It is a lovely location to visit in summer under the shade of the trees with the peaceful walkways<\/strong> next to the green waters.
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Toulouse: a booming city<\/h2>\n

Toulouse is recognised as the world capital of aerospace engineering<\/strong> which attracts many businesses and professionals that work in the sector. Evidently it is the biggest French city in terms of aeronautics and space<\/strong>, but it also is the leader in France for health and cosmetics<\/strong>, so it has a worldwide standing in multiple sectors. As France\u2019s 3rd biggest university city<\/strong> with almost 140,000 students enrolled last year of which 10% were international, it is obvious that the demand for furnished rentals, such as apartments or studios, is very high<\/strong>. Toulouse also has the highest demographic growth of any French city and the highest economic growth to boot<\/strong>. As such an up-and-coming, vibrant city, the demand for housing just keeps increasing, particularly amongst students and professionals in mobility<\/strong>. This is why Lodgis has opened its services up to the city, as it represents a great place to invest.
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\nWe hope you enjoyed our brief introduction to Toulouse.<\/strong> Stay tuned for more articles about what to do during your stay in Toulouse<\/strong>, as well as the other two French cities we are opening up our services to: Lyon and Bordeaux<\/strong>.
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\nIf you are looking to rent a property in Toulouse and for more information on our services, click here<\/a><\/strong>
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Are you looking for an apartment in Paris?<\/h3>\n

Lodgis<\/strong> offers a fabulous selection of furnished apartments for rent.<\/a> We offer over 7,500 properties, from studio to family apartments with period features, spacious dining and living areas, terraces, elevator access…and just about anything! <\/p>\n

<\/i>If you want to find out more about another major French city, check out our article about Lyon<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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