Toulouse in the Haute Garonne is the largest city in the Midi Pyrenees, and fourth largest in France. It sits upon the Garonne River in the heart of Southern France and is a centre for tourism, commerce and industry in the Midi Pyrenees. The international airport located in the north-west of the city provides access to the central Midi-Pyrenees for tourists and French property buyers. Toulouse is less than 3 hours away from most major European cities, with daily flights operating across many routes.
Toulouse is a modern city with an ancient heart. The city displays a wealth of architecture covering each period of its history. The Canal du Midi, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean, runs through the city. Its 17th century creator - Pierre Paul Riquet - died in Toulouse one year after the canal construction commenced. He never saw to canal completed.
Today, Toulouse brings together history, culture, art and lifestyle in a University city that attracts people from all over the world. Many people come to the city to work, creating a good demand for rental property in the city. Apartments and townhouses are the most sought after types of Toulouse property on the rental market, especially Toulouse property overlooking the river and canal.
French property on the outskirts of Toulouse and in the open countryside is of great interest to buyers looking for a holiday retreat. A 4-bed villa in France set in 5 acres of land on the periphery of Toulouse was recently on the market for 626,000 euros.
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