Toulouse wasn’t even on my radar a few years ago, and now that I’ve visited I certainly recommend this pretty city. In the end, it all depends on what sort of vibe you’re looking for.

Toulouse is a university town, known as La Ville Rose or The Pink City. It gets this name due to the prominence of pink brick in many of its buildings, giving the entire city a pretty, pinkish hue.

The city is France’s biggest college town outside Paris. Its schools include the University of Toulouse, founded in 1229. No matter how busy the city has become, the French culture of food survives.

Toulouse is an invitation that should never be refused. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture where you have the opportunity to explore, taste and engage with the city’s rich heritage and ...