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nullWine, Food, Landscape and CultureWine, Food, Landscape and CultureToulouse & BordeauxnullLocated in South west France Capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region and Haute-Garonne department With 1,202,889 inhabitants, The fourth largest city in Francenull“Ville Rose (Pink City)” All of the buildings are made of red brick, giving the town a very warm, pink feel/look.ToulousenullToulouse has a history that dates back some 2,000 years, when a small band of Celts settled in the Garonne Valley. The Story of ToulouseIn the 2nd century AD, the Romans established a colony there. During the early Middle Ages, the town rose in status, becoming the capital of the County of Toulouse. Governed by Raimond II and a group of city nobles, its urban boundaries stretched beyond its walls to the north and as far south as Saint Michel. The 14th century was to mark a real downturn in the city's fortunes. The city was slowly modernlised and enlighted in 20th century. This included a period of urban rebuilding, which began in earnest from 1750.Toulouse also witnessed the mass arrival of immigrants from northern France, Italy and Spain, Algeria.nullToulouse——CentersCentre of the European aerospace industryWith the headquarters of Airbus, Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, EADS, ATR and the Aerospace Valley, considered as a global cluster.nullHosts the largest cancer research centre in EuropeToulouse——CentersThe European headquarters of Intel The largest space centre in Europe(CST)nullToulouse——Building&CultureTypical architecture of Southern FrancenullToulouse——SightsThe Capitole and its squareThe Capitole is the heart of the municipal administration of the French city of Toulouse.The square has graceful scenery. There are a lot of hotels and shops around here.nullToulouse——SightsBazacleBuilt on a natural ford, the Bazacle has blocked the passage of the River Garonne since the 12th century. The 21 lords who were the old equivalent of customs officers received payments in the form of flour for allowing people to cross. The Bazacle is a structure in and on the banks of the River Garonne in the French city of Toulouse.nullToulouse——SightsJardin des Plantes The Jardin des Plantes (7 hectares) is a public park and botanical garden located on Allée Jules-Guesde, Toulouse, France. The Garden has several old buildings or vestiges. The Natural History Museum dates to the end of the 16th century. The entrance door in the garden is a reconstitution of one of the doors of old Capitole, and dates back to 1886. The Northern door at Ozenne street was drawn by Virebent.nullPont Neuf(New Bridge)Toulouse——SightsThis is the oldest and most beautiful bridge in Toulouse. It was built between 1544 and 1632, and Louis XIV himself crossed it in 1659. Flooding of the Garonne destroyed all the previous bridges, but this one has been in place for four centuries.The bridge is not symmetrical; the longest arch is the third from the right-hand bank. The openings through the piers were originally supposed to represent the face and mane of a lion. A triumphal archway added in 1686 constricted traffic and was removed in 1860.nullThe Hôpital de La GraveToulouse——SightsThe Hôpital de La Grave is a hospital situated in the Saint-Cyprien quartier of Toulouse in Southwest France on the bank left of the Garonne. Taking up six hectares (three times the size of the Hôtel-Dieu[disambiguation needed]), La Grave was the second largest hospital establishment and primary maternal care center of Toulouse during much of the 20th century until the CHU of Rangueil was built. It is named for the sandy bank (French: grève) of the Garonne where it was built.nullGalerie du Château d'eauToulouse——SightsCreated in 1974, "The Water Tower" is the oldest public institution devoted exclusively to photography in France. It is installed along the Garonne, in an original 19th century architecture. Since its inception, the Water Tower has presented more than 430 solo exhibitions and thematic catalogs for which 305 were published. Programming (8-10 exhibitions per year spread over 2 spaces) strives to show photography in all its facets, and it includes artists from the biggest names in the history of photography. The Documentation Centre rich 10,000 books on ancient and contemporary history of photography is accessible to all, from Tuesday to Saturday from 13h to 18h. nullToulouse——SightsSaint-Pierre bridge An iron bridge built in 19th-centurynullToulouse——SightsHalle aux Grains (Grain market)The Saint-Aubin Dupuy district, situated to the east of historical centre of Toulouse is one of the most lively places in town. This is where you’ll find the Halle aux Grains (the grain market) on Dupuy Square. Built in 1862 on the site of the church of Saint Saveur by the architect André Denat, it soon became a venue for shows and concerts. After its renovation in the 1970’s, the Halle aux Grains metamorphosed into a splendid building of peach-pink brick and became home to the orchestra National du Capitole.nullToulouse——MuseumsMuseum AugustinsA fine arts museum of the city housed in a former gothic convent.nullToulouse——MuseumsFondation BembergAn art museum housed in the 16th-century Hôtel d'AssézatnullToulouse——MuseumsMuseum Saint-RaymondA museum devoted to Antiquity housed in the former 16th-century Saint-Raymond hospital.nullToulouse——MuseumsGeorges Labit MuseumA museum displaying Asiatic and far-eastern art.nullToulouse——MuseumsCity of SpaceA theme park of space exploration.nullToulouse——MuseumsMuseum of ToulouseA natural history museum.nullToulouse——Colleges and UniversitiesToulouse has the third-largest student population in France after Lyon and Paris with 119,000 students. The University of Toulouse (Université de Toulouse), established in 1229, is located here (now split into three separate universities).nullToulouse——Colleges and UniversitiesThe Institut supérieur européen de gestion group (ISEG Group), TheInstitut supérieur européen de formation par l'action (ISEFAC) ICAM Toulouse INSA Toulouse ISAE SUPAERO ISAE ENSICA ENAC INP ENSEEIHT INP ENSIACET INP ENSAT EPITECH IPSA EIPurpan nullToulouse——FoodFoie grasMade from the liver of a specially-fattened goose or duck, foie gras has a smooth, rich texture to it. Usually available as a starter or as an accompaniment to a main meal, foie gras is traditionally eaten on special occasions, such as New Year’s Eve and Christmas Day. However, it can be found in restaurants throughout Toulouse all year round, with the Cordon Rose on rue Valade among the establishments to offer it as a starter dish.nullToulouse——FoodCassouletNamed after the cassole – the traditional earthenware pot it is cooked in – this slow-cooked dish contains white haricot beans, vegetables, herbs and a range of meats. The particular meats found in a cassoulet tend to differ depending on where in France you are, but trying this in Toulouse means you’re likely to have pork sausages and goose or duck confit. Follow the lead of the locals by drinking a hearty glass of red wine – such as one from the Collioure region of France – to accompany the dish.nullToulouse——FoodGarbureGarbure is the perfect dish if you’re in need of some sustenance. Often served during the winter months, this thick, hearty soup features a mixture of meat and vegetables. Although the specific ingredients vary depending on where you go to eat – it was traditionally made by peasants who used whatever ingredients were available at the time – cabbage and pork are usually two mainstays. The meal is cooked in a toupin, an earthenware round-bellied casserole dish, and the sign you can be sure you’re tucking into authentic garbure is if the spoon can stand up straight in the bowl without falling over.nullToulouse——FoodToulouse sausageLovers of rustic cuisine may be aware of Cumberland sausages, but if you’re on holiday in France it’s well worth seeking out Toulouse sausages. Consisting of diced pork that has been flavoured with wine, smoked bacon and garlic, this tastes great when fried or braised. You can eat it on its own, although you’re likely to discover it while tucking into cassoulet.nullToulouse——FoodCroquantsAlthough fairly simple to bake, a croquant is bound to be a heavenly experience for fans of French cuisine. This savoury dessert consists of crisp biscuits that are made from almonds and caramelised sugar and are the perfect way to finish off a traditional Toulouse meal. You can eat them on their own, although pairing them with chocolate or fruit – such as raspberries – is sure to bring out their flavour even more.nullA port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. The ninth largest city in France, the sixth largest Metropolitan area in France. Capital of the Aquitaine regionnullBordeauxNicknames Sleeping Beauty in reference to the old center which had black walls due to pollution.The world's major wine industry capital. Home to the world's main wine fair,while the wine economy in the metro area takes in 14.5 billion euros each year. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century.nullBordeaux——WineThe wine was introduced to the Bordeaux region by the Romans, probably in the mid-1st century, to provide wine for local consumption, and wine production has been continuous in the region since then. Bordeaux now has about 116,160 hectares (287,000 acres) of vineyards, 57 appellations, 10,000 wine-producing castles and 13,000 grape growers. With an annual production of approximately 960 million bottles, Bordeaux produces large quantities of everyday wine as well as some of the most expensive wines in the world. Included among the latter are the area‘s five premier cru (first growth) red wines .nullBordeaux——Five first growth Château Lafite RothschildnullBordeaux——Five first growth Château MargauxnullBordeaux——Five first growth Château LatournullBordeaux——Five first growth Château Haut-BrionnullBordeaux——Five first growth Château Mouton Rothschild nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryPlace des QuinconcesOne of the largest city squares in Europe (approximately 31 acres).nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryGrand Théâtre de BordeauxThe Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux was conceived as a temple of the Arts and Light, with a neo-classical facade endowed with a portico of 12 Corinthian style colossal columns which support an entablature on which stand 12 statues that represent the nine Muses and three goddesses (Juno, Venus and Minerva).nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryStone BridgeThe The bridge connects the left bank of the Garonne River (cours Victor Hugo) to the right bank of Avenue Thiers.nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryBordeaux Cathedral The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1096. In this church in 1137 the 13 year old Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis VII, a few months before she became Queen.nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryTour Pey-Berland A massive, quadrangular gothic tower annexed to the cathedral. Its construction was from 1440 to 1500 at the initiative of the archbishop of the same name. After the completion, the church had initially no money for the purchase of bells, therefore the tower was used for housing until 1790. After 1790, a lead factory was set up in the tower. Bells were installed after 1851 and the tower was supplied for his original purpose.nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryChurch of the Holy Cross A Roman Catholic abbey church . The church has a nave and four aisles, a transept with apses on each arm, and a polygonal apse. The nave is 39 m long, while the apse is 15.30 m high. nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryRue Sainte-Catherine A 1.2 km long pedestrian street,. The main shopping street in Bordeaux, France.nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryThe Jardin botanique de la Bastide A municipal botanical garden located along the right bank of the Garonne along the Allée Jean Giono in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France; it is open daily without charge. nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryMusée des Beaux Arts The fine arts museum of the city of Bordeaux, France. Established in 1801 it is one of the largest art galleries of France outside Paris. The museum is housed in a dependency of the Palais Rohan in central Bordeaux. Its collections regroup paintings, sculptures and drawings.nullBordeaux——City of Art and HistoryThe Museum of Aquitaine Archeological and history museum A collection of objects and documents from the history of Bordeaux and Aquitane.nullBordeaux——UniversityThe University of Bordeaux is divided into :The University Bordeaux 1 (Math, Physical sciences and Technologies) The University Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux Segalen (Medicine and Life sciences) The University Bordeaux 3, Michel de Montaigne (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Languages, History) The University Bordeaux 4, Montesquieu (Law, Economy and Management) Institute of Political Sciences of Bordeaux. Technically a part of the fourth university, Largely functions autonomously.nullBordeaux——FoodSauce BordelaiseOf all the local specialties, the most renowned is Sauce Bordelaise, made with red wine, marrow-based brown stock, shallots, and seasonings. It marries well with entrecote, a grilled beefsteak cut that is much appreciated by the local cooks who love roasting or grilling meats, sometimes over the fragrant trimmings of the pruned vines.nullBordeaux——FoodLambIt is also a treat in Bordeaux, especially when the animal was reared along the seashore and riverbanks. Like a number of other dishes in Bordeaux, it is often prepared with a light touch of garlic.nullBordeaux——FoodSeafoodThe ultimate in seafood preparations is Lamproie a la Bordelaise, eel cooked in red wine. In addition to eels, the sizable Gironde estuary yields caviar of genuine sturgeon pedigree.nullBordeaux——FoodOystersThey, too, are standouts in the Bordeaux region, but when ordering, you should request the superior-tasting indigenous gravette as opposed to the more common, transplanted Portuguese variety.nullThank you!