Removals to France: Living and Working in Toulouse

UK based removals specialist Hamiltons are experienced in providing high quality removals to France, including relocations to major French cities such as Toulouse, and other international destinations.

Hamiltons Removals provide domestic and commercial removals to France and our service is tailored to suit your individual requirements. If you are looking for competitively priced removals to France, combined with a superb quality service, contact us now for a free quote.

We are British Association of Removers (BAR) registered for international removals and comply with their strict guidelines, so you know that you are getting the best possible service for your removals to France.

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Removals to France: About Toulouse

Toulouse has a population of 1.2 million in the metropolitan area and is one of the fastest growing cities in France. It is also a leader in Europe’s airspace industry; the headquarters for the Airbus is based here, as are SPOT satellite and CNE’s Toulouse Space Centre (CNE is the French Government’s space agency).

The city is nicknamed La Ville Rose, or the rose city, because of the colour of the bricks used in many of the buildings.  However, it is not just the architecture that makes the city so attractive. It is located near the Pyrenees and Mediterranean in South West France and enjoys hot summers and pleasant, mild winters.

If you are moving here, you will find plenty to do. The Théâtre du Capitole is home to classical music, ballet and opera. Toulouse also has many museums and attractions including the city’s most popular tourist draw, The City of Space, where you can see 250 interactive exhibitions. Another ‘must see’ is Airbus, who provide hour long tours of their facilities.  And within easy reach of Toulouse is Carcassonne, a fortified French city with a lengthy history which is named as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. 

What is It Like to Live and Work in Toulouse?

Toulouse is situated on the banks of the Garonne River. It has a large student population and is home to the oldest university in Europe, founded in 1229, which is also the third largest university in the country (after Paris and Lyon).

If you are looking for places to eat out here, you won’t be disappointed. Duck is the regional speciality so you will find it on the menu in many restaurants. Other regional dishes include Saucisse de Toulouse and Cassoulet, a type of stew which is the region’s most famous dish.

Living in Toulouse

According to the American Weekly news magazine, Newsweek, Toulouse was named as the fifth most dynamic city on the world. The main industries are space, aeronautics, IT, biotechnology and electronics.
Toulouse is regarded as the 46th best student city in the world, according to British company Quacquarelli Symonds. There are a number of educational establishments based here including business and engineering schools.

The best high schools in Toulouse are Lycée Saint-Sernin, Lycée Saint Joseph and Lycée Pierre de Fermat. State schooling is free for expats if they can show a proof of residency, such as a utility bill.

If you require removals to France to settle in Toulouse, you will find house prices vary depending on the area and the style of housing. According to expats, you can pick up a rental apartment in a 50s - 70s building, close or near to the centre, for a reasonable price. However, it is possible to pay double or even triple the price for a smaller flat in a good area and in a more attractive building.

Public Transport in Toulouse

Toulouse is a vibrant, but small city, and you can get to many places on foot. You can also hire bikes in the city and these are available from various automated stations on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual subscription basis.

In addition Toulouse has bus, metro and tram lines and one licensed taxi operator (Capitole Taxi). For journeys further afield, the city’s main railway station is Toulouse-Matabiau which has regional and national services.

The city’s main airport is Blagnac Airport, which is just a 20 minute drive from the centre and serves around 7 million passengers a year.

Healthcare in Toulouse

If you require removals to France, you can rest assured that the healthcare in France is exceptionally good and the hospitals provide high standards of care. The French public health system provides basic coverage and this is financed by tax contributions taken out of your pay cheque.

You need to register with your local social security office to be eligible. So take along your proof of residence, passport, and your proof of work, self-employment or retirement to the local office, the Caisse D’Assurance Maladie.

For removals to France, call the experts at Hamiltons Removals who will be happy to help with all aspects of your move.

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