Finding Chez Nous In Toulouse

In which a search for an apartment reveals the city's history.

During our visit in July 2014 to explore Toulouse for the first time, my wife’s research institute provided us with a relocation expert, Audrey, to guide us around and help us find an apartment and navigate other tasks like setting up a bank account and enrolling the kids in school.

We met Audrey on a steamy July morning. As much as the first summer eve…