Toulouse, historic city and capital of France's southern Occitanie region bisected by the Garonne River and sits near Spanish border well known as "La Ville Rose", the Pink City due to the colour of the terra - cotta bricks used in many of its buildings leads the ranking of the Best in Travel, guide published by Lonely Planet, famed travel guide publisher founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melbourne - Australia well known worlwide for its slogan "Explore the Planet".
Lonely
Planet has placed Toulouse at the top of the urban destinations to visit in
2025, a well-deserved recognition for this city located in the southwestern
region of France about 100 kilometres of the Pyrenees and more or less halfway
between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean boasting two UNESCO World
Heritage Sites such as the scenic Canal du Midi and the superb, Romanesque
Basilica of Saint - Sernin,one of the
largest in the world next to many other medieval treasures.
The city boasts a rich historical, cultural heritage has also been home to a university since 1229 making it one of the oldest universities in Europe, centre of the European aerospace industry with the headquarters of Airbus, the SPOT, satellite system, ATR and Aerospace Valley and the CNES, Toulouse Space centre which is the largest national space centre in Europe.
Toulouse is a city that has been able to integrate
modernity and innovation with centuries of history that also make it stand out as a
destination of great historical, artistic and cultural charm with also a modern profile with a very innovative appeal.
To establish the ranking, Lonely Planet focuses on the tourist attractions of a destination but also on its cultural richness, innovative character, accessibility and its sustainability.
The experts of the brand were undoubtedly seduced by Toulouse and in particular by the art galleries scattered in the municipal terms of this French city, by its lively cafes, the delicious, local gastronomy, the sunny and jovial atmosphere in walking along the banks of the Garonne and the Canal du Midi and its converted industrial sites, and furthermore Lonely Planet identifies Toulouse as a sort of Paris in miniature.
The guide also suggests travelers to enjoy Toulouse before it becomes a victim of its own success.
The President of Toulouse Team, the city's attractiveness Agency Jean-Claude Dardelet said that the recognition of Lonely Planet is not an end in itself but represents a springboard towards new horizons.
In addition, another highlight where the city is shining is the development of the MICE offer in a considerable expansion, the internationalization of Toulouse through major events also starring sustainable tourism has seen the Toulouse team working assiduously to establish The Pink City as a must-see destination in France for national and international tourists and the city confirming its relevance hosted the latest edition of Rendez - vous en France.
Link - https://www.lechotouristique.com/article/toulouse-premiere-destination-urbaine-a-visiter-en-2025-selon-lonely-planet
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