Toulouse (/ tuːˈluːz /, too-LOOZ; [4] French: [tuluz] ⓘ; Occitan: Tolosa [tuˈluzɔ]) is a city in southern France, the prefecture of the Haute-Garonne department and of the Occitania region.

Mar 21, 2025 · Toulouse, city, capital of Haute-Garonne département, Occitanie région, southern France. It is situated at the junction of the Canal Latéral à la Garonne and the Midi Canal, where the Garonne River curves northwest from the Pyrenean foothills.

It is the capital of the department of Haute-Garonne, as well as of the Occitanie region. It is also the capital of the arrondissement of Toulouse. In 2014, 1.312.304 people live in the urban area, and 466.297 in the city itself. Toulouse is the 4th largest city of France.

Toulouse Écouter (Tolosa en occitan) est une commune du sud-ouest de la France, préfecture de la région Occitanie et du département de la Haute-Garonne, ainsi que siège de Toulouse Métropole. Ses habitants sont appelés les Toulousains et Toulousaines.

The County of Toulouse (Occitan: Comtat de Tolosa, Latin: Comitatus Tolosanus, Middle French: Conté de Thoulouse) was a territory in present-day southern France consisting of the city of Toulouse and its environs, ruled by the Count of Toulouse from the …

Haute-Garonne (French pronunciation: [ot ɡaʁɔn]; Occitan: Nauta Garona, pronounced [ˈnawto ɡaˈɾuno]; Upper Garonne) is a department in the southwestern French region of Occitanie. Named after the river Garonne, which flows through the department. Its prefecture and main city is Toulouse, the country's fourth-largest.

Oct 22, 2023 · Toulouse, often referred to as “The Pink City” due to the distinctive pinkish hue of its buildings, is the fourth-largest city in France. Located in the southern part of the country, Toulouse is the capital of the Occitanie region. It sits alongside the Garonne River, adding to its charm and beauty.

Nov 7, 2023 · Discover the Pink City through these 21 interesting facts about Toulouse France. From history to geography and food, you'll learn everything!

Nicknamed ‘La Ville Rose’, blushing pink Toulouse in south-west France is a tangle of ochre rooftops and attractive churches. Its charming old quarter is packed with boutiques and …

Toulouse is in the south of France - it is the prefecture (capital) of the Haute-Garonne department (general information: Toulouse is 588 kilometres from Paris). For driving distances to Toulouse from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.