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District of Toulouse
Occitanie - France

Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi (Occitan: Canal de las Doas Mars, meaning canal of the two seas) is a 240 km long canal in Southern France. The canal connects the Garonne River to the Étang de Thau on the Mediterranean and along with the 193 km long Canal de Garonne forms the Canal des Deux Mers joining the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The canal runs from the city of Toulouse down to the Étang de Thau. The Canal du Midi was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet.

Located at 43.611, 1.41844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canal du Midi, Canals in France, Landmarks in France, World Heritage Sites in France, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

AZF (factory)

AZF (French initialism for AZote Fertilisant, i.e. nitrogen fertiliser) was the name of a chemical factory in Toulouse, France, which exploded on 21 September 2001. In Spring 2004, a terrorist group adopted the same name and threatened the French government with bombings on railways.

Located at 43.567, 1.427 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Disasters in France, Industrial accidents and incidents, Explosions in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse, 2001 industrial disasters, 2001 in France, 21st-century explosions, Industrial fires and explosions, Total S.A.

University of Toulouse

The Université de Toulouse is a consortium of French universities, grandes écoles and other institutions of higher education and research, named after one of the earliest universities established in Europe in 1229, and including the successor universities to that earlier university. This article describes the institutions that have been called the "Université de Toulouse".

Located at 43.6044, 1.44389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Grandes écoles, Universities in France, Education in Toulouse, 1229 establishments, 1793 disestablishments, Educational institutions established in the 13th century, Educational institutions established in 2007, 13th-century establishments in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse

Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse

Sciences Po Toulouse, or The Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse is one of the nine Institutes of Political Studies of France. Based in the center of Toulouse, France, next to the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, this highly selective political science grande école was founded by a Decree in 1948 under the name of Institut d'études politiques de l'université de Toulouse. Since 2004 the courses have been 5 years long.

Located at 43.6075, 1.43806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1948, Instituts d'études politiques, Education in Toulouse

Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse

The Basilica of St. Sernin is a church in Toulouse, France, the former abbey church of the Abbey of St. Sernin or St. Saturnin. Apart from the church, none of the abbey buildings remain. The current church is located on the site of a previous basilica of the 4th century which contained the body of Saint Saturnin or Sernin, the first bishop of Toulouse in c. 250.

Located at 43.6084, 1.442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Toulouse, Basilica churches in France, Pipe organs, Romanesque architecture in France, World Heritage Sites in France

Toulouse 1 University Capitole

Toulouse 1 University Capitole (Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, also called UT1) is located in the heart of the city of Toulouse, in southwestern France, and boasts an age-old academic tradition which goes back to 1229.

Located at 43.6064, 1.43667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in France, Education in Toulouse, Educational institutions established in 1968, Buildings and structures in Toulouse

Stadium Municipal

Stadium Municipal de Toulouse is the largest multi-purpose stadium in Toulouse, France. It is the seventh-largest stadium in France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, mainly those of the Toulouse Football Club and the big games of rugby in the Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Cup or Top 14. It also hosts the test matches of France's national rugby union team. It is located on the island of Ramier near the centre of Toulouse.

Located at 43.5831, 1.43417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Toulouse FC, Stade Toulousain, Football venues in France, Rugby union stadiums in France, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 1938 FIFA World Cup stadiums, 1998 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

Stade Ernest-Wallon

Stade Ernest-Wallon (usually called "stade des Sept Deniers") is a multi-purpose stadium in Toulouse, France. It is currently the home of rugby union team Stade Toulousain. The stadium was built in the late 1980s and was recently renovated. It has a capacity of 19,500. The stadium however is not always suitable for big games. For the larger fixtures, such as championships play-offs or Heineken Cup games, the fixture may be moved to Stadium Municipal, which has nearly double the capacity.

Located at 43.6219, 1.41556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rugby union stadiums in France, Stade Toulousain, Rugby World Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in France, Rugby league stadiums in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

Capitole de Toulouse

The capitole is the heart of the municipal administration of the French city of Toulouse. The Capitouls (governing magistrates) of the Toulouse embarked on the construction of the original building in 1190, to provide a seat for the government of a province growing in wealth and influence. The name "Capitole" referred not only to the Roman Capitol but also to the capitulum which was the chapter of the governing magistrates.

Located at 43.6045, 1.44403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Landmarks in France, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

Bazacle

The Bazacle is a structure in and on the banks of the River Garonne in the French city of Toulouse. It originated as a ford across the river Garonne, used from the 12th century onwards. The name bazacle comes from the Latin word vadaculum, meaning "little ford". The first bridge across the Garonne was built here, where the water was shallowest. In 1190, with the permission of comte Raymond V of Toulouse, a sort of dam, the chaussée, and adjacent mills were built.

Located at 43.6044, 1.43206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

University of Toulouse II – Le Mirail

Université Toulouse II or University of Toulouse II (known by the name of Université de Toulouse-Le Mirail, or UTM) is one of 3 universities in Toulouse, France. The campus, situated in Toulouse's grand architectural project of the 1960s, Le Mirail, was conceived and built by the team of architects Candilis, Josic, Woods. Mirail University was hastily conceived as a result of the saturation of the original buildings in the city centre and of course the events of May 1968.

Located at 43.5777, 1.40406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in France, Education in Toulouse, Educational institutions established in 1968, Buildings and structures in Toulouse

Airbus Industrie Flight 129

Airbus Industrie Flight 129 refers to an Airbus A330-300 that crashed on 30 June 1994 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport while undergoing performance tests. It was the first fatal accident involving an Airbus A330 as well as the first hull-loss of the type. It remained the only fatal accident involving an A330 until the crash of Air France Flight 447 on 1 June 2009.

Located at 43.635, 1.35833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 1994, Accidents and incidents involving the Airbus A330, Aviation accidents and incidents in France, 1994 in France

Occitan cross

The Occitan cross — also cross of Occitania, cross of Languedoc, cross of Forcalquier and Toulouse cross — is the symbol of Occitania. It was first used as such, probably, in the coat of arms of the counts of Forcalquier in Provence, and then by the counts of Toulouse in the traditional territory of Languedoc and later spread to the other provinces of lo país, namely Provence, Guyenne, Gascony, Dauphiné, Auvergne and Limousin.

Located at 43.6044, 1.44336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cross symbols, Occitania

Canal de Garonne

The Canal de Garonne, formerly known as Canal latéral à la Garonne, is a French canal dating from the 19th century which connects Toulouse to Castets-en-Dorthe. The remainder of the route to Bordeaux uses the Garonne River. It is the continuation of the Canal du Midi which connects the Mediterranean with Toulouse. Together they and the Garonne River form the Canal des Deux Mers which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

Located at 43.6116, 1.41827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canals in France, Canal du Midi

Canal de Brienne

The Canal de Brienne (also known as the "Canal de Saint-Pierre") is a French canal connecting the Garonne River with the Canal du Midi and the Canal de Garonne. It has two locks. The lock opening to the Garonne is known as Ecluse Saint-Pierre. The lock nearer to the Canal du Midi usually stands open. The canal is in the centre of Toulouse, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France.

Located at 43.6042, 1.43429 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Canals in France, Canal du Midi

Toulouse Business School

Toulouse Business School was founded in 1903 by the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the school's initial vocation was to respond to the needs of the local business community for able business administrators. Originally housed in a 15th century monastery in the old town centre, the School's present premises include a downtown campus, a modern campus located on the perimeter of the city, a modern campus in Barcelona, Spain and another in Casblanca, Morocco.

Located at 43.6097, 1.43167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Business schools in France, Education in Toulouse, Educational institutions established in 1903

Théâtre du Capitole

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse is an opera house and ballet company located within the main administration buildings, the Capitole, of the city of Toulouse in south-west France. The first performance space, a salle du jeu de spectacle, was created in the building in 1736 by Guillaume Cammas. Following a period of neglect, the current space was created during the rebuild of 1818. The theatre suffered fire damage in 1917, but was restored in 1923.

Located at 43.6042, 1.44444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Opera houses in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

Pont Neuf, Toulouse

The Pont Neuf, French for "New Bridge" (a.k.a. Pont de Pierre and Grand Pont), is a 16th century bridge in Toulouse, in the South of France.

Located at 43.5993, 1.43872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Deck arch bridges, Bridges in France, Bridges completed in 1632, Stone bridges, Transport in Toulouse, Bridges over the Garonne, Visitor attractions in Toulouse

Stade des Ponts Jumeaux

The Stade des Ponts Jumeaux (the "Twin Bridges Stadium") was a rugby union stadium, inaugurated on 24 November 1907, in the Ponts Jumeaux district of Toulouse, south-western France. The land was purchased by the embryonic Stade Toulousain rugby team – with financial assistance from city notables – then headed by a law professor from the University of Toulouse, Ernest Wallon. The stadium, nicknamed Le Wallon, had a capacity of 6500 and hosted many internationals during its existence.

Located at 43.6128, 1.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Stade Toulousain, Rugby union stadiums in France, Buildings and structures in Toulouse

Stade des Minimes

Stade des Minines is a rugby league stadium in Toulouse, France. It is the home ground of Toulouse Olympique. Currently it has a capacity of 4066, including (2,000 seats). It is due to be expanded to reach a 10,000 capacity over the next two years. The renovation plans include the creation of a shop, a gym, and an administrative office for the club. The cost of the project is estimated to be 8 millions of euros.

Located at 43.6252, 1.43546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rugby league stadiums in France, Sports venues in Haute-Garonne, Buildings and structures in Toulouse, Sport in Toulouse

Stade Ernest-Argelès

The Ernest-Argelès stadium is a ground of French Rugby League stadium of 4000 seats located in Blagnac (in the close vicinity of Toulouse). It is the home stadium of Blagnac SCR.

Located at 43.6369, 1.40167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rugby league stadiums in France, Rugby union stadiums in France, Sports venues in Haute-Garonne

Notre-Dame de la Daurade

Notre-Dame de la Daurade is a basilica in Toulouse, France. It was established in 410 when Emperor Honorius allowed the conversion of Pagan temples to Christianity. The original building of Notre-Dame de la Daurade was a temple dedicated to Apollo.

Located at 43.6008, 1.43972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religion in France

Stade Michel Bendichou

Stade Michel Bendichou is a sports stadium in Colomiers, France. It is the home ground of the rugby union team US Colomiers of the Rugby Pro D2. It has a capacity of 11,430. It takes its name from Michel Bendichou, a former president of the club.

Located at 43.6198, 1.32724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Sports venues in Haute-Garonne, Rugby union stadiums in France

École nationale vétérinaire de Toulouse

The École nationale vétérinaire de Toulouse (National veterinary school of Toulouse − ENVT) is a veterinary school located in Toulouse, France. Established in 1825, it is also an institution of higher education and research and a teaching hospital.

Located at 43.5993, 1.38278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Veterinary schools in France, Educational institutions established in 1825, Education in Toulouse

École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel

The École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel (ESAV - Graduate School of Audiovisual) is an educational institute in Toulouse that teaches aspects of filmmaking. It was created in 1978 under the leadership of the University of Toulouse-Le Mirail and Guy Chapouillié. It issues Level 3 license, Master 1 and Master 2 certificates. The Master 2 leads eventually to a PhD course. The school has a library created in 1989 that holds more than 10,000 documents, mainly books and movies in the audiovisual field.

Located at 43.6072, 1.44231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Film schools in France, Education in Toulouse, Educational institutions established in 1978