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The AreaToulouse is a city of 700,000 inhabitants located in the South of France, capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region. It is located on the banks of the Garonne, close to the Pyrénées and halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is well known for some remarkable monuments and some worldwide famous products and companies. The warm glow of red bricks and tiles gives Toulouse its nickname, "La ville rose" (the rose red city). Culture is a keyword in Toulouse. The city is proud of its operatic traditions and has long nurtured music and entertainment: dance, theatre etc. The rich history of Toulouse is reflected in the city's architectural splendours, such as The Saint-Sernin basilica - the largest romanesque church in Western Europe, the Saint-Etienne cathedral, and the "Capitole", housing the City hall and theatre, with its incomparable façade. Toulouse, a modern city, has also preserved its picturesque outdoor markets. Even in winter, the people of Toulouse enjoy life outdoors, when the sunshine draws customers to relax in the sidewalk cafes. The people like to go out, and cafes and restaurants are crowded late in the evening. Development within Toulouse has been controlled, respecting the city's all-important quality of life. With its jumble of old streets, lively café terraces, colourful markets and russet roofs, this ancient city has become home to a unique mix of high-tech industry and the arts. ActivitiesSport is also a tradition here, especially rugby, Toulouse being the head city for this sport in France. Other activities include tennis, swimming, walking and ice skating. Toulouse is the centre of a touristic region. You may visit the 'Chateaux cathares' (castles), the prehistoric painted caves, remarkable towns and villages such as Albi, Cordes, Conques and Saint-Cirq Lapopie, the old walled city of Carcassonne, and of course the natural landscapes of the Pyrénées mountains.
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