Central Toulouse with the Pyrenees in the distance
People choose this region for many and
varied reasons but an oft cited one is the preference to be within striking
distance of a vibrant and thriving city and Toulouse fits this bill perfectly.
Toulouse is one of the fastest growing
cities in Europe and the fourth largest city in France (after Paris, Marseille
and Lyon). Toulouse has been a major success story since World War II and
whilst much of the world is seeing stagnation and unemployment,
companies in and around Toulouse are expanding fast. The city has attracted a
vast range of investment from companies in the high tech sector, the
aeronautical industry and the medical world, including public and private
sector investment in the largest cancer hospital and research centre in Europe,
the Toulouse Canceropole.
A young and vibrant city with a strong
economy, Toulouse is an important centre for education with a world famous
university and more students than any other provincial city in France. It also
has a strong Latin vibe thanks to its close proximity to Spain which inspires
its architecture and its temperament.
Also known as ‘la ville rose’ due to the predominant colour of the bricks,
Toulouse is a major cultural centre, packed with museums, galleries and
interesting architecture. This is a city that is a pleasure to visit; its
transport system is exemplary, with a clean and efficient metro line and plenty
of underground parking while much of the old centre has been given over to
pedestrians and a popular bike hire system implemented. More and more of my
clients are looking to be within an hour of this great city and it is easy to
understand why.
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