Major job market
Airbus, Thales, ATR, start-ups and biotech: one of the most dynamic employment areas in France.
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Haute-Garonne
Toulouse, the Pink City, and the gateway to the Pyrenees.
Main town: Toulouse
The Haute-Garonne is home to Toulouse — France's fourth-largest city and Europe's aerospace capital — and stretches south to the first foothills of the Pyrenees. A strong economy, a major university, culture and open countryside all within easy reach.
Why here
What makes the Haute-Garonne special
University city
More than 130,000 students, an intense cultural scene and a young atmosphere.
Pyrenees within an hour
Skiing, spa towns and hiking make for a natural weekend escape.
Southern climate
Sunshine, café terraces and the Place du Capitole: genuine southern city living.
Where to base yourself
Main towns
ToulouseColomiersBlagnacMuretSaint-Gaudens
Way of life
Drinks on the banks of the Garonne, Stade Toulousain matches, festivals and the Victor-Hugo market hall: Toulouse lives outdoors all year round.
Property market
Toulouse: €3,500 to €5,000 per m². The outskirts and the Comminges area are far more affordable, at €1,800 to €2,800 per m².
Who it suits
Professionals, engineers, families and students — anyone who wants city energy with the countryside close by.
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