Located in southwestern France, the city of Toulouse is known for its aerospace history, cuisine, and terra-cotta architecture.

Some of the city's top landmarks and attractions include the Basilica of Saint-Sernin and the La Halle de la Machine museum, where you can ride larger-than-life animatronics.

Toulouse's culinary scene rivals that of Paris, with excellent restaurants and covered shopping markets you can explore on food tours.

As I walked along the riverfront walkway from Pont Neuf at sunset, I basked in the delight of another successful French getaway. During my five-night trip, I had ticked off all the checkboxes of a well-spent French vacation.…