New ranking shows the best places to live near Toulouse The list advises places to get that south-of-France village feel without sacrificing city living
French crafts in focus: Traditional dry-stone walling Sébastien Heurtevent is leading a resurgence as an artisan murailler de pierres sèches in Haute-Garonne
Night flight ban: Prefect proposes Toulouse airport changes The proposed changes come after a study into the impact of noise pollution
news Record in contraband alcohol and tobacco seized in south-west France Goods had come from Andorra and are believed to have been intended for sale in Haute-Garonne and Tarn departments
Tiger mosquitoes: dengue fever cases identified in south-west France 15 people have been infected but none caught the disease locally, say health authorities
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
Free traps against tiger mosquitoes distributed in south-west France 500 kits will be given to residents to limit spread of pests