Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France renowned as a city of rugby and violets. It has become a center of aviation and spaceflight and despite it's economic book, the city has remained relatively unchanged. It's on the site of an ancient Roman Settlement on the Garonne river. There are many red brick buildings in the pseudo-Roman style giving the city the nickname La ville rose (The pink city). The most known attractions are the 11th-century church Basilique Saint Sernin and the imposing and palatial town hall and theater Capitole. Visit The space city to see replicas of spacecraft and experience the scientific theme park.