Midi-Pyrénées is largest region of Metropolitan France. It is a rich agricultural region with a dynamic capital, Toulouse. It is a land of many rivers and includes a large portion of the Pyrenees mountain range. 
Toulouse has experienced massive growth since the headquarters of aviation giant Airbus were established there in the 1980’s. The fastest growing city in Europe, greater Toulouse area is set to surpass Lyon as France’s third most populous city. 
Midi-Pyrénées is a region that is worth spending time exploring. It is the heartland of the south of France. Less glamorous, but more earthy than Provence, the region is full handsome towns, ancient villages and picturesque countryside. | 
Rugby is almost a religion in Midi-Pyrénées with major teams such as Stade Toulousain and Olypmpique Castres enjoying a huge following and considerable success. 
There is good skiing and hiking to be had in the Pyrénées Mountains as well as a number of excellent spa towns. 
Toulouse is easy to reach from Paris and from the UK with several direct daily flights. There are also several air connections out of Toulouse to North Africa and the US. | 
Midi-Pyrénées Quick Facts Population: 2,782,000 Departments: Ariège, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Lot, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne Major Centres: Toulouse, Albi, Auch, Cahors, Castres, Millau, Rodez, Tarbes What to see and do: Airbus factory tour Rugby match in Toulouse or Castres Millau Viaduct Canal du Midi Visit Lourdes Pont du Gard Carcassonne old town What to Eat: Cassoulet, Saucisson de Toulouse What to Drink: Fronton, Cahors, Gaillac, Madiran, Armagnac Airport: Toulouse, Rodez, Tarbes Region Official Tourism Site Region Wikipedia Site |
