Toulouse

Nicknamed La Ville Rose (The Pink City) due to the terra cotta bricks used in many of its structures, Toulouse is located in southern France, close to the Spanish border. The Garonne River bisects the city, and the 17th-century Canal du Midi connects the river to the Mediterranean Sea. Highlights include the Basilica of Saint Sermin (en route for pilgrims making their way to the Santiago de Compostela in Spain during medieval times), the Capitole de Toulouse historic square, and the Musée des Augustins fine art museum.