Toul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toul
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Subprefecture and commune
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Toul Cathedral
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Location in France
Toul
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | ||
| Region | Grand Est | ||
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle | ||
| Arrondissement | Toul | ||
| Canton | Toul | ||
| Intercommunality | Terres Touloises | ||
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30.59 km2 (11.81 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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15,849 | ||
| • Density | 518.11/km2 (1,341.90/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | ||
| INSEE/Postal code |
54528 /54200
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| Elevation | 200–400 m (660–1,310 ft) | ||
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |||
Toul is a town in north-eastern France. It is located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. Toul is an important administrative center, known as a sub-prefecture.
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Geography of Toul
Toul is situated between the cities of Commercy and Nancy. It lies near the Moselle river and the Canal de la Marne au Rhin.
Toul's Climate
Toul has an oceanic climate, which means it has mild temperatures. The average yearly temperature is about 9.8 degrees Celsius (49.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The town gets about 761.1 millimeters (30 inches) of rain each year. June is usually the wettest month.
The warmest month is July, with temperatures around 18.6 degrees Celsius (65.5 degrees Fahrenheit). January is the coldest, with temperatures around 1.3 degrees Celsius (34.3 degrees Fahrenheit). The highest temperature ever recorded in Toul was 37.9 degrees Celsius (100.2 degrees Fahrenheit) in August 1998. The coldest was -17.8 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit) in January 1985.
| Climate data for Toul (1981−2010 normals, extremes 1968−1998) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
29.4 (84.9) |
33.4 (92.1) |
36.8 (98.2) |
37.9 (100.2) |
30.9 (87.6) |
26.5 (79.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
37.9 (100.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.8 (38.8) |
5.4 (41.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
13.6 (56.5) |
18.2 (64.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.2 (75.6) |
19.5 (67.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.9 (40.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.3 (34.3) |
2.0 (35.6) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
13.1 (55.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
5.1 (41.2) |
2.6 (36.7) |
9.8 (49.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.2 (29.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.9 (35.4) |
3.9 (39.0) |
8.0 (46.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
9.8 (49.6) |
6.6 (43.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
0.2 (32.4) |
5.7 (42.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −17.8 (0.0) |
−16.3 (2.7) |
−14.6 (5.7) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
0.2 (32.4) |
4.3 (39.7) |
3.8 (38.8) |
0.3 (32.5) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
−10.9 (12.4) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 63.2 (2.49) |
51.2 (2.02) |
55.5 (2.19) |
52.1 (2.05) |
73.2 (2.88) |
77.2 (3.04) |
58.9 (2.32) |
54.4 (2.14) |
65.2 (2.57) |
73.7 (2.90) |
62.7 (2.47) |
73.8 (2.91) |
761.1 (29.96) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 12.1 | 10.2 | 11.6 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 11.5 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 11.7 | 10.7 | 11.5 | 126.2 |
| Average snowy days | 7.4 | 7.3 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 27.7 |
| Source: Météo-France | |||||||||||||
History of Toul
Toul has a long and interesting history. The Romans knew it as Tullum Leucorum. It was the main city for a Gaulish tribe called the Leuci.
In 870, Toul became part of East Francia, which later became the Holy Roman Empire. For a time, it was a Free Imperial City. This meant it was a city that ruled itself, but was still part of the larger empire. In 1552, King Henry II of France took control of Toul. This was officially recognized in 1648. After that, Toul was part of a French region called the Three Bishoprics.
Toul was also home to the bishops of Toul. A diocese (an area managed by a bishop) was set up there around 365 AD and lasted until 1807.
Toul in Wars
Toul's strong defenses were used during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The city was under attack and surrendered after many shells were fired.
During World War I, Toul was a main base for the Air Service, United States Army. This group later became the United States Air Force. Many air squadrons were based here. Two big military operations, the St. Mihiel Offensive and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, were launched from this area in 1918.
In World War II, the American 358th Fighter Group used Toul-Croix De Metz Airfield. Later, Toul-Rosières Air Base was an American NATO air base in the 1950s and 1960s.
Population of Toul
The population of Toul has changed a lot over the years. This table shows how many people have lived in Toul at different times.
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Sights to See in Toul
One of the most impressive things in Toul are its huge stone ramparts. These walls were designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, a famous military engineer for King Louis XIV. Work on them began around 1699. Vauban's fortifications are known for their clever design. Even though Toul's walls are not on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, they show his famous style.
These ramparts surround the old part of the town. They are made of white stone and are very tall, over five meters in some places.
Ancient History and Buildings
There are many signs of Roman history in the area around Toul. The Roman fortified town of Grand is about 30 kilometers away. It has a large amphitheatre and a temple.
The old town of Toul has many old buildings, some of which are being repaired. The main one is a large Gothic cathedral. Many houses were built for church officials a long time ago. You can still see old stone decorations on them. A Gothic chapel belonging to the Knights Templar is also being restored.
Transportation in Toul
Toul is located where the Moselle river meets the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. Because of this, it used to be a very important port. Barges, called péniches, still use these waterways to carry goods like steel. In the summer, many boats are used for fun.
Toul has a main train station. It is the last big station before the large train yards in Nancy. A fast train line, the TGV line, was finished in 2016. It passes about 20 kilometers north of Toul.
Economy of Toul
The area around Toul is known for growing grapes and making wine. The special wine from this region is called Côtes de Toul. A particularly famous type is the Gris de Toul.
Toul's Administration
Toul is the main town of the canton of Toul and the arrondissement of Toul. These are administrative areas in France.
Twin Towns
Toul has "twin town" friendships with:
Hamm, Germany (since 1987)
Ostrołęka, Poland (since 2006)
Notable People from Toul
- Saint Gerard of Toul, a bishop
- Antoine Augustin Calmet, a monk
- Marcel Bigeard, a French Army General
- Anne-Laure Blin, a politician
- Mickaël Causse, a Neuroscientist
- Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr, a military leader
- Rachid Hamdani, a footballer
- Louis Majorelle, a furniture designer
- Pascal Vigneron, a musician
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In Spanish: Toul para niños
