Enjoying Unique Red Brick City

Saturday, December 24, 2011


When we hear the French words, our mind is immediately drawn to the city of Paris, capital of France is known for its fashion trendsetter. But many people do not realize that there are other cities in France quite wonderful to be visited and explored.

Toulouse, a small town in France is not known, but Toulouse was large enough to accommodate newcomers. The final data set included no less a farce soul of the city of Toulouse. And you'll see just how widespread the people of Toulouse, Asia to Africa to join in their native language in Europe.
First, almost all citizens of Toulouse embraced Catholicism. With the growing number of immigrants, the number of drops. Now, Islam is the religion with the second largest number of followers in the fourth city in France. Nevertheless, the city is also a silent witness to the erosion of the role of religion in daily life of citizens.

As citizens of the capital of fashion, Paris, those in Toulouse is certainly not out of fashion. Her style of uniform, with a population of Paris. During the winter months, a black jacket or a brown dial. In a way this kind of paint should be used.
From time to time, has not changed much against Toulouse. In fact, the city of the Celts, Romans and Germans had occupied. The old building, which was almost certainly made from red bricks steadfast throughout the city. Toulouse from there anyway for the nickname Pink City.

Capitol evidence for the value, the red brick for the citizens of Toulouse. The hotel is situated in the plain near the river Garrone, leaving the people of Toulouse on the clay as a building material. ''Here it's more difficult to reach a new milestone,''said a leader.

Stones and pebbles, including luxury goods in Toulouse. Only dispossessed people who can afford it. Rich people can buy from the city into the mountains and carry materials back to Toulouse. ''Peter is a symbol of the wealth of the white owners,''said the leader.
To preserve the vibrant city of Toulouse, at the Capitol. Near one of the main building stood for the citizens of the city, the church of St. Sernin. Building a 65 meter high tower is a silent witness of the local Catholic way.
About 10 minutes walk from the church of Saint-Sernin Basilicia charming river Garrone nan find. This river flows from Toulouse to Bordeaux before finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. There are two bridges over it. One was in the 17th Century built. ''At night, the lights of the bridge is very beautiful,''said the leader.
Garrone Riverside fun, be traced. In fact, when the night but the lighting is sufficient for the safe side. Tuesday evening, Friday and Saturday, the river Garrone feels very "live". In those days, students at the University of Toulouse often mingle in coffee shops of St. Peter's Square. ''If you want dinner with a different atmosphere, try the cafe on the ship, advice Guide''plus earlier.

If no satisfactory view of the river Garrone, try to walk back toward the Capitol. Are a few blocks from St. Peter's Square as it Fondation Bemberg Museum of Assézat hostel. The story behind the founding of the museum is on the other side of the city of Toulouse, who began to forget.

Long before the industry giants Airbus on the revenues of the city of Toulouse, the natural color from the textile artist for the first time the well-being of citizens. The blue color of extracts from the leaves of the tree will receive Isatis tinctoria names in Latin (Field pastel) to Toulouse, in its heyday. Glorious era, during the 15th Century and lasted disappeared at the end of the 16th Century.