14, February, 2025
Episode 220: History in the streets of Toulouse
Come with us on a journey around Toulouse. In this video we look the the street names and how they reflect the history of Toulouse. It’s a fascinating ride.
Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this episode we take you on a journey around Toulouse where we delve into some of the monuments and street names of this city brimming over with medieval history.
Notes
Let’s look at history from a different angle….. when we visit a city we always look at the most impressive monuments, but in this video journey we take a close look at the street names and reveal what they mean. They are a fascinating way to disover the real history of a bustling city, which built its wealth on these trades.
Take a moment to think about these questions:
Why are there 2 names plaques on most of the streets?
What are the 2 languages that you can hear and see everywhere in Toulouse?
Who are the famous people who lived in Toulouse?
What are the famous landmarks that are a “must” to see?