‘World first’ flight for French-made electric plane in Toulouse The plane ‘opens the way for the decarbonisation of light aircraft’, the manufacturer says
Taxi drivers in Toulouse stage ‘snail’ protests against sector deregulation Travel towards the airport or main train station is set to be affected by
Toulouse bishop consecrates the city as mechanical monsters run amok A controversial street theatre featuring demonic figures prompts some Christian groups to condemn the 'satanic' representations
news Bordeaux-Toulouse rail project: Prefecture bans weekend protests Environmental protesters say the demonstrations against the high-speed train projects will still take place
Train route Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse to face severe disruption in 2025 Works will take place during the day so night freight traffic can keep to schedules
Night flight ban: Prefect proposes Toulouse airport changes The proposed changes come after a study into the impact of noise pollution
Union fears more French easyJet bases may close after Toulouse UK-France flights among those served currently by south-west base
Work finally starts on new high-speed train line Bordeaux to Toulouse The €14 billion project is part of plans to improve public transport services in the south-west
Why tens of thousands of people in France protested on May 1 The demonstrations saw clashes with police and several officers injured
‘Professional scammer’ targeting people at airport in south-west France Passengers are warned to be alert to a well-dressed man who often pretends to be an airline executive
Free traps against tiger mosquitoes distributed in south-west France 500 kits will be given to residents to limit spread of pests
Tap water fees for homes to be seasonal in Toulouse The ‘innovative’ measure will see prices rise 42% in summer; critics say it is unfair
Hundreds evacuated after building collapses in centre of Toulouse Concerns mount over state of other historical structures in city
French farmers block supermarket deliveries in south-west Threat of roadblocks returns amid claims of government ‘inaction’ in lead up to Paris agricultural show Toulouse tests using AI to reduce driver wait at traffic lights Toulouse cable car system celebrates two million trips Green news France: 5% return on solar, recycled Route du Rhum boat
Toulouse’s medieval myth, poet and muse, Clémence Isaure We explore the fantastical story of the Floral Games and its legendary benefactor Toulouse opens brand new €82million cable car service Gardening in France: The history of Toulouse’s Parma violets French beekeepers experiment with indoor hives in bid to save bees Fourth patient escapes psychiatric hospital in Toulouse in 10 days Toulouse: Fourth patient to flee psychiatric hospital found in Paris
Toulouse uses ferrets to control rats which now number one per human City councillor says the animals are proving an eco-friendly solution to the unwanted guests
Controversy erupts around Bordeaux-Toulouse high-speed train line The mayor of Bordeaux has sparked debate after denouncing the train plans as ‘insane’, but proponents say that the line will offer a crucial, much-needed link between Paris and the south
Natural disaster declared after droughts around Toulouse and Côte-d’Or People whose property was damaged by the summer 2020 drought have 10 days from the announcement to begin an insurance claim
Béziers becomes latest French town to get its own currency Mairie pins hopes on Franc biterrois to help rejuvenate local businesses post pandemic
Best hospitals in France: Toulouse tops 2021 list The independent study researched some 1,400 establishments to name the top 50 public and private sector hospitals across the country
Toulouse remembers 31 killed in AZF factory explosion 20 years ago The blast was found to be caused by multiple factors including dangerous conditions. We explain how high-risk factories are protected in France and where they are
Skills of making pastel blue dye in Tarn added to French heritage list The practices used date to the Middle Ages and the natural blue pigment was used to colour the first French flags
More French cities make masks mandatory amid public support Masks may become obligatory in certain public places in Paris as mayor Anne Hidalgo pushes for the measure, as other cities such as Toulouse introduce it, and the public is largely in favour of the move.
France's Canal du Midi may soon transport cargo again Barges could be used to transport cargo along the Canal du Midi within three years
Metre-long caiman found in river in south France A caiman - an alligator-like reptile - has been found in a river north of Toulouse (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie), in the south of France.
Unmasked: the mystery plant-namers of Toulouse Mysterious botanists who have been identifying wild plants and writing their names on a city’s streets have been unmasked.
Hostages freed and young gunman arrested in Toulouse All four of the people taken hostage during an attack yesterday (May 7) by a gunman in Blagnac, near Toulouse (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie) have now been freed, and the 17-year-old perpetrator arrested.
Toulouse airport privatisation cancelled by court The planned privatisation of Toulouse-Blagnac airport (Occitanie) has been cancelled by the administrative Court of Appeal.
Gilets jaunes: Numbers drop amid renewed violence Around 41,500 protesters came out across France this weekend for Acte 14 of the gilets jaunes movement, according to government figures, marking a drop in support amid some fresh violence.
Gilets jaunes: Acte 9 sees resurgence across France The gilets jaunes movement has claimed a resurgence in protesters after this weekend’s “Acte 9” saw between 84,000 and 92,000 people come out across France, including over 8,000 in Paris.
How to be a space tourist...on terra firma Keen to explore France’s long history of space exploration, intrepid Samantha David visits Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse
46-tonne Minotaur roams streets of Toulouse Four days of parades attended an estimated 600,000 visitors
Another French commune rules against Linky meters Residents in Blagnac (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie) are now legally allowed to refuse the installation of Linky energy meters in their homes, a French court has ruled.
Toulouse tops new list of best French hospitals A list of the top 50 hospitals in France has been published, with the CHU of Toulouse in first place, followed by those of Bordeaux and Lille.
French firm Airbus reveals new non-stop 20 hour plane French plane manufacturer Airbus has unveiled its new A350 XWB aeroplane, which can fly for 20 hours - or 15,000km - without stopping.
Go ahead for new m-way in southwest France 54km stretch of toll road will connect Toulouse and Castres
Brexit redefines Britons in France Dr Michaela Benson of Goldsmiths, University of London, has been studying the impact of Brexit on Britons in south-west France. She has written for Connexion readers about her latest findings, which contradict some of the stereotypes about Britons in France.
Work starts on hyperloop test track near Toulouse Construction has started on the first test track in Europe for Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s idea for a vacuum tube transport system, the hyperloop.
Bells ring out in Toulouse to mark great victory First grand tolling of the bells in Pink City since the end of the Second World War to celebrate 800-year-old event
Streets and theatres alive with sound of music France is a very musical country, with a rich lineage of composers and performers. It also provides countless opportunities to enjoy live shows. Samantha David reveals her favourites
Planet Mars probe tech to be piloted from Toulouse A space probe designed to go to Mars is set to launch tomorrow (Saturday May 5), with its central piece of technology programmed and piloted by engineers in Toulouse.
Writer is prince of land twice as large as France A Toulouse writer on heraldry has been elected prince of a South American kingdom that is twice the size of France.
Viral Toulouse airport pianist-singer duo record album A pianist and singer, whose impromptu duet of the Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah at Toulouse-Blagnac airport went viral online with over three million views, are to release a mini album.
Toulouse airport scrutiny on noise and air pollution Toulouse airport has come in for scrutiny over its pollution levels, as local residents complain about heightened plane noise and a new report shows that air quality in the city continues to deteriorate.
Kidnapped Toulouse baby found safe as dad questioned A baby that was reported as kidnapped from Toulouse has been found safe and well near Carcassonne, although his father and uncle are now being questioned.
Record passenger numbers at Toulouse airport More than nine million passengers have passed through the airport in 2017 - a jump of one million in 12 months
Toulouse treasure hunters on hunt for €10,000 Ten cards worth €1,000 each have been hidden at various locations around Rose City - up to 53,000 people are now looking for them...
French plane firm Airbus soars ahead with record order French-European aviation company Airbus has received a €42 billion order from an American investment group, marking the biggest sale in its history.
Car stuck after driver confuses Métro with car park Finding a parking space in Toulouse is never easy, but one driver found it more difficult than most when she confused the entrance to an underground car park with that of the city’s Métro.