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Vieille-Toulouse (French pronunciation: [vjɛj tuluz]; Occitan: Vièlha Tolosa) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in the Occitania region in southwestern France. It is located 9 kilometers south of Toulouse.
Historically and culturally, the commune is located in the Lauragais region.
As of 2024, it has a population of 1,250, experiencing population growth since 1962 and significant new home construction.
As of 2024, it was the 15th wealthiest municipality in France ranked by average monthly income at 9095 € per month. The commune today consists primarily of luxury housing.
From the inception of the site, it was the main exchange hub on the Isthmus. The settlement was developed from 175-150 BC and underwent several phases of urbanisation. It is estimated that the area of settlement was between 90-100 hectares, one of the largest in southern Gaul.
The Gallic oppidum was situated on the steep banks of the Garonne and an earthen rampart, at the confluence Ariège and Garonne rivers—forming an 8-kilometer-long enclosure that encompassed a trapezoidal area of 300 hectares. The site thus defined spanned three spurs sloping toward the Garonne, separated by two small valleys that opened onto the riverbank. Six large earthen mounds (cavaliers) were distributed along the perimeter of the enclosure, fronted by wide ditch.
From the 3rd century onwards, it was occupied by the Volcae Tectosages. The location became Tolosa Tectosagum, a bustling settlement featuring artisan workshops, two temples, and significant trade connections—particularly regarding wine imported from Italy.
The Romans settled the area in the 1st century BC and turned it into an emporium, a trading post where coins and goods from across Europe circulated. Around 10 BC, the site was abandoned in favour of the new Roman city located where Toulouse's city center stands today. Researchers reckon the site was abandoned due to the rugged topography, which was difficult to build an urban layout on, and because reaching the water supply was difficult, as the perennial water table was located several tens of meters below the surface.
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Vieille-Toulouse
Vieille-Toulouse (French pronunciation: [vjɛj tuluz]; Occitan: Vièlha Tolosa) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in the Occitania region in southwestern France. It is located 9 kilometers south of Toulouse.
Historically and culturally, the commune is located in the Lauragais region.
As of 2024, it has a population of 1,250, experiencing population growth since 1962 and significant new home construction.
As of 2024, it was the 15th wealthiest municipality in France ranked by average monthly income at 9095 € per month. The commune today consists primarily of luxury housing.
From the inception of the site, it was the main exchange hub on the Isthmus. The settlement was developed from 175-150 BC and underwent several phases of urbanisation. It is estimated that the area of settlement was between 90-100 hectares, one of the largest in southern Gaul.
The Gallic oppidum was situated on the steep banks of the Garonne and an earthen rampart, at the confluence Ariège and Garonne rivers—forming an 8-kilometer-long enclosure that encompassed a trapezoidal area of 300 hectares. The site thus defined spanned three spurs sloping toward the Garonne, separated by two small valleys that opened onto the riverbank. Six large earthen mounds (cavaliers) were distributed along the perimeter of the enclosure, fronted by wide ditch.
From the 3rd century onwards, it was occupied by the Volcae Tectosages. The location became Tolosa Tectosagum, a bustling settlement featuring artisan workshops, two temples, and significant trade connections—particularly regarding wine imported from Italy.
The Romans settled the area in the 1st century BC and turned it into an emporium, a trading post where coins and goods from across Europe circulated. Around 10 BC, the site was abandoned in favour of the new Roman city located where Toulouse's city center stands today. Researchers reckon the site was abandoned due to the rugged topography, which was difficult to build an urban layout on, and because reaching the water supply was difficult, as the perennial water table was located several tens of meters below the surface.
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