Toulouse, the third largest city in France, enjoys a privileged location, halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It benefits from a mild climate all year round and offers easy access to ski resorts, as well as surfing and kitesurfing spots. The city is served by an efficient highway network and is located very close to Spain. The cost of living is reasonable.

The Toulouse metropolitan area has an international airport, excellent engineering schools, and renowned universities, attracting over 140,000 students. Toulouse is also the leading research center in France after Paris, with 260 doctoral students in electronics. The region supports children from school to higher education and boasts one of the highest employment rates in the country.

In the field of healthcare, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU) is the largest in France and a center of excellence in many specialties. Several private institutions also enjoy international recognition.