With its magnificent boulevards lined by elegant, 19th-century buildings in rose-tinted brick, Toulouse, at first glimpse, seems a city steeped in history. But its colourful past is matched by a bright future. This is the home of France’s aviation industry, and a European centre for space exploration. In a weekend here, you can pilot a virtual biplane, walk through the Mir Space Station and ride on a giant Minotaur, before refuelling with cassoulet and a glass of Languedoc red. Day One 09:30 Take a stroll along the Canal du Midi to the city’s imposing main station, Toulouse-Matabiau. It’s just a four-minute ride by TER regional train to the suburb of…