Take a stroll through Toulouse, an ancient city of red clay brick that seems to cast a warm pink glow at sunset, earning it the nickname La Ville Rose. Lose yourself in the winding medieval streets and admire the pastel blue window shutters and hanging plants that spill over the ornate wrought-iron balconies. The botanical gardens of Toulouse offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The blooming flowers are a symphony for the eyes and nose, and although the bubbling fountains and birdsong muffle most of the city noise, the bells of the cathedral always out ring loud and clear.