5 reasons to visit Midi-Pyrénées & Toulouse
>A stunning mixture of landscapes
The region boasts
four Regional Nature Parks, the Pyrenees National Park with the Cirque de Gavarnie as the star attraction.
>Strokes of geniusThe
Millau Viaduct, the longest and highest bridge in the world, the
Observatory of the Pic du Midi, the highest scientific observatory open to the public in Europe, the
Airbus industry in Toulouse with the A380 as the largest civil aircraft, and the Canal du Midi built in the 17th century.
>A region full of historyThe
prehistoric Niaux caves and the mysterious Templar villages; Famous pilgrimage destinations including Lourdes, the villages of Conques and Moissac.
>A rich cultural heritage
Toulouse, land of history, including a unique pastel trade architecture;
Albi, the hometown of Toulouse-Lautrec;
Figeac and its
Champollion Museum dedicated to the history of writing; the Valentré bridge in Cahors; the artists in St Cirq Lapopie; the famous ‘Jazz in Marciac’ festival…
>A great feast for food
Besides
foie gras and
truffles, world renowned in their own right, the
regional gastronomy is based on local products, most of them labelled “
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée” (a guarantee of the origin) such as Roquefort cheese, Quercy lamb, Lautrec garlic, Toulouse sausage.