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P l a n n e r
Travesle M é t ro p ol e
To u l o u
2018
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Welcome to Contacts
Toulouse, the Would you like to organise a break?
Contact the TOULOUSE TOURIST OFFICE
capital of Occitanie
Donjon du Capitole BP 38001
31080 Toulouse Cedex 6 - France
For all reservations,
The Toulouse Métropole Tourist Office contact the INBOUND DEPARTMENT
Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
has created this travel planner with visites@toulouse-tourisme.com
travel trade professionals in mind: IM0311700002
tour-operators, travel agencies, To arrange your Fam-Trip,
coach companies…, but also the contact the PROMOTIONS DEPARTMENT
associations (leisure, senior citizens…) Tel. +33 5 67 20 26 56
or +33 5 81 31 30 26
and employee’s committees that promotion@toulouse-tourisme.com
wish to arrange a stay in Toulouse. www.toulouse-visit.com
On these pages you will discover a vast
offer of activities from which to choose. #visiteztoulouse
What is more, there are programmes that
Toulouse tourisme
have been especially created for groups.
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activities.
Are you organising a congress
or an event?
Contact the CONVENTION BUREAU
Arche Marengo
The tourist office benefits 1, allée Jacques-Chaban-Delmas
from the following network: 31500 Toulouse - France
Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 20
infos@so-toulouse.com
www.meetings-toulouse.com
New for 2018 Table of contents
WELCOME TO TOULOUSE
• Toulouse “European City of 10 good reasons for visiting Toulouse ................................................................................................................ 2
Science”: within the framework of the Toulouse Métropole in figures ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Arriving into Toulouse 6
ESOF forum from 9th to 14th July 2018,
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
An all-inclusive break in Toulouse ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4,000 participants from more than
Independent travellers ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
80 countries will gather in Toulouse
(agenda p. 20) THE ESSENTIAL STOP ON YOUR TOURS .......................................................................................... 10
In 3 days… .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
• Airbus: new visit of the A350 (p. 32) In 5 days… .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
In 7 days… .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
• Aeroscopia: new flight simulator (p. 32) CULTURAL HERITAGE
and the opening of the Pinot farm Exceptional monuments .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
The museums ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
• The Cité de l’Espace: Culture and going out ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
new planetarium (p. 32) The major rendezvous for 2018 ............................................................................................................................................. 20
VISITS AND TOURS
• In September: “Des étoiles et des ailes” 2 hours or more discovering the city .................................................................................................................. 22
flight display (agenda p. 21) Half a day discovering the city ................................................................................................................................................... 24
A full day discovering the city ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
• Exhibition about Toulouse the Renaissance Visit differently ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
at the Augustins Museum (agenda p. 21)
FROM THE GARONNE TO THE CANAL DU MIDI ....................................................... 27
• Reopening of MATOU, the poster EXPERIENCE THE CITY! ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
museum (p. 17) 31
ALL ABOUT AIR AND SPACE ..............................................................................................................................................................
• Interactive visit of the Jacobins Convent (p. 15) ACTIVE AND SPORTY ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
BUSINESS AND AFTERWORK ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
• New guided visits: “Graff tour”,
“A little tour in the courtyards” (p. 22) ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
RESTAURANTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
• New walkway and new viewpoint at Viguerie port
SUPPLIERS
Inbound travel agencies 42
Coming at the end of 2018: ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Toulouse Métropole coach operators ............................................................................................................. 43
opening of the Piste des géants
Getting around town .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
(“Giant’s Runway”) at Montaudran, 45
Getting around by coach ...................................................................................................................................................................................
in memory of the great days of Aéropostale 46
Map of Toulouse city centre ................................................................................................................................................................
(museums, gardens, machinery hall…). Map of the Toulouse Métropole area ................................................................................................................ 48
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Walkway at Viguerie port
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Colourful The Saint-Étienne Quartier
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Place du Capitole
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Jardin royal Nature
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Canal du Midi
Unique
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good reasons for
visiting Toulouse
1. The capital of Occitanie
A short hop from the Pyrenees and
the Mediterranean, Toulouse is ideally
situated in the South-West of France.
2. Truly colourful
This is a city of colour, with its façades
of pink brick, its emblematic flower,
the violet, the blue of the local pastel…
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3. A welcoming city
Toulouse is as warm
as its weather: conviviality and
art de vivre are on the menu.
4. A rich heritage
Bursting with 2000 years of history,
the Ville Rose is home to three
UNESCO World Heritage sites, such
as the famous Canal du Midi.
5. Festive all year round
Toulouse is a festive and dynamic city
that is synonymous with the “fiesta”
and with lively summer evenings!
6. The pleasures of the table
Convivial Accessible
Regional wines and produce take
pride of place: bon viveurs will
love the famous cassoulet and the
fine wines of the South-West.
7. Nature and walks
The city’s 160 parks and gardens extend
an invitation to visitors to relax and
enjoy a stroll, as do the banks of the
River Garonne and the Canal du Midi.
8. Air and space
From the Aeroscopia Museum
to the Cité de l’Espace, Toulouse
is a must-visit destination for lovers
of aeronautics and space exploration.
9. A sporty city
Toulouse is also sporty: the focus
is on rugby with Stade Toulousain,
the local team that has been champion
of France and of Europe many times!
10. A unique offer
The Ville Rose boasts a unique
tourism offer: museums that
touch on every era, industrial
sites that have been repurposed
as unusual tourism venues…
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Aeroscopia Museum
Paris
Toulouse
Bordeaux
Albi
Carcassonne
Lourdes Montpellier
Barcelona
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Toulouse Métropole in figures
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4th largest city in France 3rd university city of France
466 000
inhabitants in Toulouse
746 000
inhabitants across the
metropolitan area
LOCATION THE GREAT OUTDOORS…
2,027 hours
of sunshine per
year on average
681 km
south of
Paris
650 millimetres
250 km of rainfall on average
from the
Atlantic Ocean
4 days of snow
per year on average
110 km 150 km 160 parks
from the ski from the and gardens
resorts of the Mediterranean Sea in the centre of Toulouse
Pyrenees
IN ONE YEAR…
5.25 million visitors
are welcomed to Toulouse on average.
8 million passengers
use the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. The Aeronautical industry:
n° 1 in Europe
590,000 visitors and n° 2 worldwide
go to the Cité de l’Espace and
the Muséum de Toulouse.
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WELCOME TO TOULOUSE
Arriving into Toulouse
Toulouse is a destination located just one hour by air from Paris.
Connected by a comprehensive network of air and rail routes and by the motorways
of southern France, the Ville Rose throws open its doors to you.
TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC AIRPORT
• 5th largest airport in France Tramway links to the city centre
• 41 daily flights between Paris T2 line: Airport - Palais-de-justice Connections with the metro at Arènes
and Toulouse (flight: 1h10) and Palais-de-justice stations.
Airport > Toulouse : first departure at
• 67 scheduled international routes 5:57 am, last departure at 11:58 pm Frequency: every 15 minutes.
(12:20 am on Friday and Saturday). Journey time: 30 minutes.
Toulouse > Airport: first departure Ticket price: € 1.60.
Tel. 0 825 380 000 (€ 0,18/min) from Palais-de-justice at 5:50 am, Information at www.tisseo.fr
From abroad: +33 1 70 46 74 74 last departure at 11:30 pm.
www.toulouse.aeroport.fr
Leisure development department:
Tel. +33 5 61 42 45 36
Destinations ser ved
by Toulouse Airpor t
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WELCOME TO TOULOUSE
Bus links Stops in the city centre: Pont
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du Béarnais, Compans-Caffarelli,
to the city centre Jeanne-d’Arc, Jean-Jaurès,
Tisséo Airport Shuttle SNCF railway station, bus station.
Tel. +33 5 61 41 70 70 Ticket price: € 8 per journey.
Airport > Toulouse:
first departure at 5:40 am and
last departure at 12:10 am.
Toulouse > Airport: Taxi
first departure from the bus station Tel. +33 5 61 30 02 54
at 5:05 am, last departure at 9:40 pm. Average price for a journey from
Departures every 20 minutes the airport to the city centre: € 25.
every day except 1st May. A taxi rank is located on the ground
floor, arrivals level, between gates
Journey time: from 20 to 45 minutes.
B3 (hall B) and C1 (hall C).
TOULOUSE-MATABIAU STATION
Boulevard Pierre-Semard
SNCF : tel. 3635
voyages-sncf.com
Paris-Montparnasse
> Toulouse: 4h17.
Barcelona > Toulouse: 3h30.
Bordeaux > Toulouse: 2h05.
Nice > Toulouse: 6h50.
Marseille > Toulouse: 4h.
Montpellier > Toulouse: 2h15.
Biarritz > Toulouse: 4h30.
Lourdes > Toulouse: 2h.
From the station
to the city centre
By metro: A line, Marengo-SNCF
station. Take the Basso-Cambo train
to reach the city.
By bus: bus 14 and 22 (22S in the
evening: busses run until 12:30 am
during the week and until 1 am on
Friday and Saturday nights).
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Toulouse-Matabiau Railway Sta
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WELCOME TO TOULOUSE
Our suggestions
AN ALL-INCLUSIVE BREAK IN TOULOUSE
Ideal for getting to know everything about Toulouse, let us guide you for a weekend and
enjoy a break that will show you all the essentials.
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Toulouse, heritage,
sky and earth
4 star weekend Start off with a visit to the great monu-
ments of Toulouse. After lunch in the
in Toulouse city centre, head for the Aeroscopia
After the essential visit to all the major Museum: the past, present and future
monuments, followed by lunch in the of aeronautics will be revealed to you!
city centre, head for the Airbus assem- Dinner at leisure and overnight at a 3 star
bly line and discover the impressive hotel.
A380! On the second day you set off for a
Dinner at leisure and overnight at a 4 star space adventure at the Cité de l’Espace.
hotel.
The next day, head out to visit the great
Cultural Toulouse Discovery, exploration, training: a veri-
The first day begins with a panoramic table immersion into the world of space
markets with an obligatory tasting of in just one day.
local Toulouse products. tour around Toulouse. After lunch in
In the afternoon, set off for a panora- the city centre, head for the historic
mic tour of the historic quarters on the monuments: Le Capitole, basilica of
Saint-Sernin, the Jacobins Convent…; 2 D AY S
banks of the Garonne, passing through
the most beautiful gardens. T he then to the Hôtel de Bernuy, to disco- FROM
weekend finishes aboard a canal barge ver pastel.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at a
€ 183/person
devoted to the violet, the emblematic • Based on 30 people.
flower of Toulouse, and with a visit and 3 star hotel.
• Entry to all sites included.
tasting. On the second day you will disco- • Accommodation and lunch
ver the Augustins Museum, the rue included.
Croix-Baragnon, known for its man- • Transport not included.
sion houses, and Saint-Étienne Ca-
WEEKEND
thedral. After your meal, set off for a
FROM
walking tour along the banks of the • Day based on 30 people.
€ 176/person Garonne.
• Services of a tour guide
according to the programme.
• Valid only at weekends or during
school holidays.
2 D AY S • Entry to all sites and
• Based on 30 people. lunch included.
• Entry to all sites and monuments FROM
• Transport not included.
included.
• Accommodation in a 4 star hotel € 161/person
(superior rooms available with a • Evening programme available
• Based on 30 people.
supplement), breakfast included. • Entry to all sites included. with a supplement (dinner
• Lunch included. • Accommodation and lunch cruises, dinner-show) by request.
• Transport not included. included.
• Transport not included.
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Incoming service • Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.comWELCOME TO TOULOUSE
INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS: View the offers for independent
travellers throughout this Travel
YOUR WEEKEND IN TOULOUSE Planner with the icon “FIT”
(Free Independent Traveller).
Toulouse is a destination that is ideal for visiting in a small group, with family or with
friends: find our suggestions for creating your own weekend breaks combining heritage,
innovation, gastronomy and art de vivre.
Friday Saturday Sunday
In the morning, set off for a fun tour A very full day indeed: after breakfast On your last day, enjoy the classics:
through the city aboard a gyropod. At at a terrace cafe, hit the road for an spend the morning at the Cité de l’Espace
midday, head towards Victor-Hugo open-top minibus tour or a trip on the theme park and, after lunch on site at the
market and its restaurants. Then it’s little tourist train. Stop at a tea room Astronaut’Café, step aboard for a cruise
time for a treasure hunt in Toulouse for lunch, and then take the Starline along the River Garonne or Canal du Midi.
for those who fancy themselves as shuttle bus to the Aeroscopia Mu-
detectives, or to take off on a flight seum and the Airbus assembly site. • Cité de l’Espace: from € 21 per person.
simulator for those who are more ad- At the end of the day, why not make www.cite-espace.com
venturous. detour and visit the Maison de la Vio- • River Cruise: 1h10 excursion,
The afternoon winds down with a visit lette, before having dinner in the lively € 10 per person.
to the Terre de Pastel museum, before neighbourhood around Place Wilson? www.bateaux-toulousains.com
dinner at the Place du Capitole.
• Open-top minibus
• Mobilboard Gyropods: (panoramic tour): 1h15
30 min - € 20 per person. € 14 per person.
www.mobilboard.com/toulouse www.citytour-toulouse.com
• Gyropodes Gyromidi: • Tourist Train: 35 minutes.
1h - € 25 per person. € 7 per person.
www.gyromidi.fr www.petittraintoulouse.com
• Urban rally: 3h - € 25 per person. • Starline Shuttle bus: 25 min
www.granhota.fr € 9 per person return.
• Flight Simulator: from € 99 www.voyages-duclos.com >
or 139 per person for 1h. « Nos services (“Our services”)
www.aviasim.fr • www.flight- • Visit Aeroscopia + Airbus =
sensations-toulouse.com € 23 per person.
• Terre de Pastel museum: Reservation essential.
45min. visit. € 7 per person. www.manatour.fr
© K. Lhémon
www.terredepastel.com • Maison de la Violette:
www.lamaisondelaviolette.com
© Cité de l’espace - M. Huynh
© G. Martin
The Cité de l’Espace Terre de pastel
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Incoming service • Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.comWELCOME TO TOULOUSE
The essential stop on your tours
Ideally situated in the heart of south-western France, Toulouse is surrounded by remarkable
destinations that allow you to extend your stay: Albi, Millau and its viaduct, the medieval
city of Carcassonne, iconic stops along the Way of St. James, or even the Canal du Midi that
takes you all the way to Agde… So many noteworthy places to explore with three tours that
we have suggested for you to enjoy during a 3, 5 or 7 day break.
CORRÈZE
Tulle
Périgueux Brive-la-Gaillarde
GIRONDE CANTAL
DORDOGNE
Aurillac
Bergerac Rocamadour
BORDEAUX
LOT Figeac LOZÈRE
Conques
LOT-ET-GARONNE
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
AVEYRON Mende
Marmande Cahors Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Rodez
Agen TARN-ET-GARONNE
Moissac Cordes-sur-Ciel
LANDES Auvillar Millau Pont du Gard
Montauban
Gaillac
Mont-de-Marsan
Lectoure
Albi Nîmes
TARN
GERS Fronton
HÉRAULT
Castres
PYRÉNÉES- Auch L’Isle-Jourdain
TOULOUSE Mazamet
MONTPELLIER
Revel
ATLANTIQUES Can
al d
uM
idi Sète
HAUTE-GARONNE
Castelnaudary
Pau Béziers
Tarbes
Saint-Gaudens aro
n ne AUDE
G Mirepoix
Carcassonne
Lourdes
Saint-Bertrand- Narbonne
HAUTES-PYRÉNÉESde-Comminges Foix
Montségur
Gavarnie ARIÈGE Mediterranean Sea
Luchon
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Pyré
Pyrénées née
s PYRÉNÉES- Perpignan
Andorre-la-Vieille
ORIENTALES
SPAIN
BARCELONA
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IN 3 DAYS: THE RECORD-BREAKER TOUR
One of the biggest Roman basilicas in the Occident, the largest commercial aircraft
in the world, one of the highest bridges on Earth: prepare to be amazed during this tour
of superlatives that starts out from Toulouse!
Day 1: Toulouse Day 3: Roquefort
• Morning: visit on foot of the historic
and Millau
Rodez
heart of Toulouse, notably the basilica • M orning: set of f for Roquefor t
(91 km), where you can visit the caves Albi
of Saint-Sernin, one of the biggest Ro- Millau
man basilicas in the Occident area. where the famous cheese is created. Toulouse
• Afternoon: visit the Airbus assembly • Late morning: set off for Millau and
site, the construction site of the A380, its viaduct (25 km).
the largest commercial aircraft of all Climb up to the viewpoint for the Millau
time. viaduct, among the highest (270 m)
and longest (2.4 km) cable-stayed
bridges in the world.
• Afternoon: a walk in the Causse du
Day 2: Albi
Larzac, listed by UNESCO as a World
• Morning: set off to Albi (76 km).
Heritage site.
Visit on foot of the historic heart of Albi,
including Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the
• Return to Toulouse (200 km).
CityTour
largest brick-built cathedral in the world. Sud-Ouest
• Af ternoon: visit the Toulouse -
CityTour Sud-Ouest offers
Lautrec Museum. excursions by coach to the most
beautiful sites of the region,
departing from Toulouse. You can
On the 3rd day, between Albi and Millau, you could opt for a different stop: why choose to visit the medieval city
not take the opportunity to stop at Rodez? It provides the chance to visit the of Carcassonne, the vineyards of
Soulages Museum, a magnificent contemporary building located in the town Fronton (“wine tour”) or enjoy a
where this artist was born, displaying nearly 500 of his works. day trip to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel.
• Full-day excursions. Departures
on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday or Sunday depending on
the destination and the season.
• For all information go to
www.citytour-toulouse.com/
citytour-sud-ouest.
It is possible to arrange the
services of a tour guide for the day:
IN FRENCH
€ 324/group
IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE
€ 372/group
• Full day based on 30 people.
• On your coach and at the
various sites, a tour guide will
accompany you throughout the
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day and will reveal to you the
richness of our local area.
Albi
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IN 5 DAYS: THE WAY OF ST. JAMES
Hit the road and discover the beauty of the stops that dot the Way of St. James, which
in 2018 celebrates the 20th anniversary of its inscription as a World Heritage site.
Day 3: from Rocamadour
Rocamadour
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• Morning: head for Cahors (61 km). Conques
Tour around the historic centre of Moissac
Cahors, brought to life by its shops
Toulouse
and “secret gardens”.
• Afternoon: head to Moissac.
You will drive along a road that snakes
past hillsides and villages, following
the route of the Puy Trail.
• End of the day: Arrive at Moissac,
admire the abbey of Saint-Pierre and
enter its cloister.
Day 4: from Oc’tobus :
Moissac to Auch Paysdoc takes you to explore
• Morning: head for Valence-sur- three unmissable sites of the
Baïse, Gers (95 km). South-West. Set off on an all-
On the way, you can visit one of the inclusive half-day tour with a
guide departing from Toulouse:
Rocamadour stop-over villages along the Puy Trail. head to Albi, Carcassonne or
• Afternoon: visit the Cistercian abbey Cordes-sur-Ciel, cities that are
of Flaran. a thousand years old on the
Day 1: Conques • Depart for Auch, along the Arles Trail doorstep of the Ville Rose.
• Morning: visit the village of Conques (33 km). Visit Auch and Sainte-Marie • Half-day excursions. Departures
and its abbey church of Sainte-Foy. Cathedral with its superb stained- on Monday, Thursday, Friday,
• Afternoon: walk along the Puy trail glass windows. Saturday or Sunday depending
(the GR65) with its superb views • Head for Toulouse (79 km). on the destination
and the season.
across the site of Conques.
• Possible to book packages
with 2 or 3 destinations.
Day 5: Toulouse
Day 2: from Conques • For all information
• Morning: discover the basilica of
to Rocamadour Saint-Sernin, a major stopping point
go to http://paysdoc.com/
boutique/octobus.
• Morning: head for Figeac (48 km). on the Way of St. James and one of
Tour of Figeac, which welcomes pil- the biggest Roman basilicas in the
grims at its abbey, with its remarkable Occident.
ancient houses. • Afternoon: stroll along the banks
• Afternoon: head for Rocamadour of the River Garonne, then cross the
(46 km). Visit Rocamadour, with its famous Pont Neuf. You will arrive at
sanctuaries cut into the cliffs. the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, where
p il g r i ms we re we l c o m e d b efo re
continuing on their journey.
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IN 7 DAYS: THE CANAL DU MIDI BY BIKE
Superb landscapes, exceptional heritage, and the sunshine of southern France up above:
get on your bike! Set off along an unforgettable trail that skirts the Canal du Midi.
Day 1: visit Toulouse Day 4: from Carcassonne Day 7: from Agde to Sète
By bike or on foot, wander along the
to Homps A wilderness cycling trail that runs
Leave Carcassonne and head into the between Thau and the Mediterranean
historic narrow streets of the Ville Rose.
Minervois. Cross the vineyards and Sea allows you to watch the pink fla-
Among the main attractions: Le Capi-
villages before reaching the small and mingos take flight. You finally arrive at
tole, the basilica of Saint-Sernin and the
lively port of Homps. Sète, the “Venice of the Languedoc”.
Jacobins Convent.
Bike: 41 km. Bike: 35 km.
Day 2: from Toulouse
to Castelnaudary Day 5: from Homps
After 50km of greenway trail, you arrive
to Capestang
at the point where the waters of the Just after Homps, you will cross seve-
canal part. Spend the evening at Cas- ral bridges and canal-bridges. You will
telnaudary, the most important port then arrive at Caspestang, visiting its
between Toulouse and the Mediter- château and collegiate church from the Sète
Toulouse
ranean. 14th century. Agde
Bike: 60 km. Bike: 43 km. Carcassonne
Day 3: from Day 6: from
Castelnaudary Capestang to Agde
to Carcassonne Head for Onglous Point and its small This tour is provided by Véloccitane voyages.
www.veloccitane.fr
lighthouse, which offers superb pano-
Flanking the Grand Bassin de Castel-
ramic views, most notably, of the Thau
naudary, you will be able to admire the
city of Carcassonne; a short stop will
Pond and the listed port of Marseillan. Further afield
Bike: 50 km.
allow you to spend the afternoon ex- Other cities to explore in
ploring this medieval gem. southern France…
Bike: 42 km.
• Montpellier (2h15 by train).
• Lourdes (2h by train).
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• Bordeaux (2h05 by train).
• Nîmes (2h45 by train).
Toulouse is also only 3h30 by
train from Barcelona, or just
1h by air. Take advantage of
this and extend your break to
the other side of the border!
• Barcelona-Sants Railway Station
Plaça dels Països Catalans
Train times : www.renfe.com
• Barcelona Airport - El Prat (BCN)
Tourist Office at Barcelona Airport:
Tel. +34 93 378 8175
or +34 93 378 8149
ot.aeroportbcnta@gencat.cat
Medieval city of Carcassonne
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
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ni n
Basilica of Saint-Ser
Cultural heritage
EXCEPTIONAL MONUMENTS
Le Capitole The basilica
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Place du Capitole of Saint-Sernin
Tel. +33 5 61 22 34 12 Place Saint-Sernin
This is the emblematic building of the Tel. +33 5 61 21 70 18
Ville Rose: set overlooking the Place www.basilique-saint-sernin.fr
du Capitole since the 18 th century, This basilica of brick and stone from
it is home to both the city hall and the 11th century is actually one of the
the Théâtre du Capitole. You can largest Roman edifices in the Occi-
traverse this building through the dent! A former stop-off along the Way
Henri IV courtyard, behind the central of St. James, it is listed by UNESCO
do or way. O n the f irst f lo or are a as a World Heritage site. Beneath its
succession of state rooms, including octagonal bell tower you will discover
th e sup e r b S alle d es Illustres , a an immense vaulted nave, as well as a
vast galler y of windows in which crypt that is the resting place for many
the paintings retrace the history of religious relics. Among them are those
Toulouse. of Saint Sernin, a bishop and martyr
from the 3rd century after whom the
basilica is named.
DOCUMENTS
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© Jacobins – J. Sierpinski
TOURIST OFFICE TIP
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Canal du Midi and
the great monuments
In the morning, along with a
guide, set off for a tour of the city
aboard your coach. You can
then take the time to enjoy
a lunch cruise along the Canal du
Midi aboard the restaurant-boat
L’Occitania.
Hôtel d’Assézat In the afternoon, in order to
discover a Toulouse monument
The mansion houses The Jacobins Convent in greater detail, you can choose
from four themes to explore in
During the Renaissance, the city, which Parvis of the Jacobins,
entrance from the church one hour:
had grown rich from the pastel trade,
Tel. +33 5 61 22 23 82 • Le Capitole;
saw sumptuous homes built throughout,
www.jacobins.toulouse.fr • the basilica of Saint-Sernin;
including the Hôtel d’Assézat. These
The remarkable feature that is sure to • the Jacobins Convent;
mansion houses, spread throughout the
surprise visitors is the single vault in the • the Renaissance and
city, were also influenced by the Classical
form of a palm tree. The church, with the mansion houses.
era and still bear the traces of this period.
In order to discover them, the tourist office its painted double nave and superb
T H E F U L L D AY
provides a guided tour entitled “Toulouse stained-glass windows, is home to
FROM
and the Renaissance” (bookings: see the remains of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
contact information page 22). As for the convent’s cloister, a haven € 65/person
of peace in the city, it regularly hosts (based on 30 people).
concerts and exhibitions. Includes the services of a tour guide
A jewel of southern Gothic art, this for the day and the lunch cruise.
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ensemble was founded in the 13th and Reservations:
14th centuries by the Dominican order. Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.com
Also worth
exploring
• The Donjon du Capitole
The Terre-Cabade • The Canal du Midi
cemetery • Churches: the former church
of Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines, the
1, avenue du Cimetière
Carmelites Chapel, the churches
Tel. +33 5 61 22 22 76
of Notre-Dame-du-Taur and Notre-
Designed by architect Urbain Vitry,
edral Dame-de-la-Dalbade, the basilica
Saint-Étienne Cath the “Père-Lachaise of Toulouse”
of Notre-Dame-de-la-Daurade
was inaugurated in 1840 and is
• The mansion houses of Clary (Hôtel
Saint-Étienne Cathedral still today the largest cemetery
de Pierre), Pierre de Serta, Dahus,
Place Saint-Étienne in the city, covering 33 hectares
Béringuier-Maynier known as Vieux-
Constructed between the 13 th and and providing a resting place for
Raisin, Chevaliers de Saint-Jean-de-
17th centuries, the originality of this s o m e fa m o us na m e s . Te r re -
Jérusalem and the Ostal d’Occitània
cathedral lies in its architecture, a Cabade’s English-style garden
p a t h s l e a d to s o m e u n u s u a l • The monument to the
combination of southern and northern
funerary monuments: a pavilion glory of the Resistance
Gothic styles. It is home to a wealth
of interior features (altarpiece, organ, w i t h l ot u s f l o we r s , a te m p l e • The monument to the
stained-glass windows…) that are worth frontispiece decorated with friezes glory of the Combatants
admiring. of dragonflies… • The Shoah Memorial
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www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
THE MUSEUMS
© Muséum de Tlse - J.-J Ader
© J. Sierpinski
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The Augustins Museum Les Abattoirs Muséum de Toulouse
MUSEUM OF FINE-ARTS OF TOULOUSE MUSEUM OF MODERN AND 35, allées Jules-Guesde
21, rue de Metz CONTEMPORARY ART Tel. +33 5 67 73 84 84
Tel. +33 5 61 22 21 82 FRAC MIDI-PYRÉNÉES museum@toulouse-metropole.fr
augustins@mairie-toulouse.fr 76, allées Charles-de-Fitte www.museum.toulouse.fr
www.augustins.org Tel. +33 5 34 51 10 60 The Gardens of the Muséum:
This is one of the very first museums in lesabattoirs@lesabattoirs.org entrance at avenue Maurice-
France. Housed in the former Augustins www.lesabattoirs.org Bourgès-Maunoury.
Convent since the French Revolution, its T h e c i t y ’s fo r m e r a b a t to i r s a r e The Muséum explores the relationship
prestigious setting is the backdrop for nowadays home to a museum and to between humans, nature and the
a collection of paintings and sculptures the region’s contemporary art fund. environment through its living
from the early Middle Ages to the start Its unique collection includes over a n d n at u r alis t i c c o ll e c t i o ns , i t s
of the 20 th century, including a wide 4000 works that cover the artistic exhibitions, its entertainments, as
collection of Roman capitals and Gothic movements born from the Second well as its gardens in Borderouge.
sculptures. Don’t miss: the spectacular Wo r l d Wa r o nwa rds to t h e m o s t A n a r c h i te c t u r a l , s c i e n t i f i c a n d
colony of gargoyles that have taken up contemporary forms of creativity. educational space, it is a place where
residence in the cloister! young and old alike can gather.
The 2nd floor is closed in 2018 GUIDED
VISITS
due to construction works.
GUIDED
VISITS
Espace EDF Bazacle
(Disabled access: ground floor only.)
11, quai Saint-Pierre
Tel. +33 5 62 30 16 00
visites.edf.bazacle@manatour.fr
bazacle.edf.com
With its incomparable view of the River
Garonne, this free cultural space is
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home to the EDF hydro-electric plant,
and its machine room dating back to
the 19th century is still in use today. It
Quai des savoirs is home to major artistic exhibitions,
a photo gallery in the basement and a
39, allées Jules-Guesde
Tel. +33 5 67 73 84 84 surprising fish pass.
GUIDED
quai-des-savoirs@ VISITS
toulouse-metropole.fr
www.quaidessavoirs.fr
The Quai des Savoirs is a cultural venue
dedicated to the promotion and sharing
of scientific culture, innovation and digital
technologies. It offers a multi-disciplinary
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programme for everyone from a young
age onwards: exhibitions, events,
workshops, café debates, conferences,
shows…
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
Bemberg Foundation Museum of Vieux-Toulouse Paul-Dupuy Museum
Place d’Assézat 7, rue du May MUSEUM OF GRAPHIC AND
Tel. +33 5 61 12 06 89 Tel. +33 5 62 27 11 50 DECORATIVE ARTS
accueil@fondation-bemberg.fr toulousains.de.toulouse@wanadoo.fr 13, rue de la Pleau
www.fondation-bemberg.fr http://toulousainsdetoulouse.fr Tel. +33 5 31 22 95 40
H o u s e d i n t h e H ô te l d ’A s s é z a t , Installed in a 16 th century mansion communication.dupuy.labit@
the foundation established by h o use, t his muse u m evo kes t h e mairie-toulouse.fr
philanthropist Georges Bemberg artistic and historic past of the city www.ampdupuy.fr
presents a panorama of western art through works of art and everyday Housed in a 17 th centur y mansion
from the late Middle Ages until the objects. house, this museum presents
20 th century, through its collections precious collections of graphic and
on display in its traditional salons, decorative arts, including the largest
surrounded by period furniture. One collection of ancient timepieces in
room is devoted to canvases by the Georges-Labit Museum France.
painter Bonnard. ART FROM ASIA AND ANCIENT EGYPT GUIDED
GUIDED VISITS
17, rue du Japon
VISITS
Tel. +33 5 31 22 99 80
communication.dupuy.labit@
mairie-toulouse.fr MATOU
© MSR – J.-F. Peiré
www.museegeorgeslabit.fr
TOULOUSE POSTER MUSEUM
In a building with Moorish influences
58, allées Charles-de-Fitte
surrounded by a botanical garden,
Tel. +33 5 81 917 917
the museum houses a collection of
musee.affiche@mairie-toulouse.fr
oriental art (Japan, China, South East
Musée de l’Affiche de Toulouse
Asia…) and Egyptian antiquities. An institution specialised in
GUIDED
VISITS collections of adver tising posters
and graphic art, the MATOU brings
together almost 20,000 pieces.
Le Château d’eau
1, place Laganne
Tel. +33 5 61 77 09 40
The Saint-Raymond Muse
um chateaudeau@galeriechateaudeau.org Also worth
www.galeriechateaudeau.org
T his galle r y o n the banks of the exploring
Saint-Raymond Museum River Garonne has hosted over 450
MUSEUM OF ANTIQUES exhibitions from the biggest names • The Departmental Museum
1 ter, place Saint-Sernin of theResistance and of Deportation
i n p h o t o g r a p h y : H e n r i C a r t i e r-
Tel. +33 5 61 22 31 44 • The Museum of the History
Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Raymond of Medicine of Toulouse
msr.web@mairie-toulouse.fr Depardon…
www.saintraymond.toulouse.fr • Museum of Medical Instruments
of the Hospitals of Toulouse
T h i s m u s e u m o f a r t a n d o f a r-
• The Municipal Archives
chaeology displays the vestiges of
• The Museum of Apprenticeship
To u l o u s e f r o m t h e R o m a n a n d
pre-Roman periods. The basement • The Georges-Baccrabère
museographical space of the Catholic
is a veritable archaeological site. Institute of Toulouse
Close to Purpan, the museum also
allows visitors to enter the ruins of a
Roman amphitheatre.
GUIDED
VISITS
(Amphitheatre not accessible.)
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www.toulouse-visit.com© HK Visuals - M. Volmat et E. Chaygneaud CULTURAL HERITAGE
Toulouse is…
• around one hundred
concerts every month;
• every year more than
sixty festivals covering
every field of the arts;
• unique events dedicated
to Latin and Occitan cultures;
• a circus scene that is renowned
throughout the world
(2nd globally in terms of the
CULTURE AND GOING OUT number of troops and artists).
There is always a concert, show or expo to get your teeth
TOURIST OFFICE TIP
into: throughout the year, day and night, Toulouse is a
city that moves, and one that has it all when it comes to An evening
nights out! at the theatre
Two a la carte options are available
to lovers of theatre and opera:
Concerts and shows • Do you prefer the theatre? Reserve
your place at one of the many Tou- 1 • After an aperitif and drink,
louse venues: the TNT (National rendezvous at the theatre:
• Fa n c y a c o n c e r t ? H ead fo r th e laugh or cry at the play or show
Theatre of Toulouse), the Théâtre of your choice! (Depending
T h é ât re d u C a p i to l e (o p e r as ,
Garonne, the Théâtre du Grand-Rond, on the programme.) After the
ballets…) or the Halle aux Grains
or even, for lovers of café-theatre, La performance, the soirée ends
for lovers of classical, Le Bikini or at a restaurant with a two-
Comédie de Toulouse, Les 3 T…
Le Metronum for rock and modern course menu.
music, and of course Le Zénith for 2 • To enjoy the finest voices
concerts and events. or admire dancers with true
talent, spend an evening at the
• Fes tivals also punctuate life in Théâtre du Capitole opera or ballet at the Théâtre
du Capitole (depending on
To u l o u s e a c r o s s a l l s e a s o n s : Place du Capitole
the programme), followed by
pride of place goes to music (¡Río Tel. +33 5 62 27 62 25 dinner at a restaurant.
Loco!, Les Siestes électroniques),
cin e ma (Cin esp aña), o r eve n Reserve your seat right away:
Contact for reservations:
€ 69 to 93
literature (Le Marathon des mots).
Find all the major rendezvous on
Christelle Combescot • christelle. /person
combescot@mairie-toulouse.fr depending on the package and
page 20. Orchestra: collectivites.onct@ the show selected.
capitole.toulouse.fr
Theatre:
collectivites.tc@capitole.toulouse.fr Reservations:
Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.com
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
By night TOURIST OFFICE TIP
• Enjoy a tipple
Toulouse by night,
Star t the evening with an aperitif the city in light
on the terrace: settle down in Saint- See the city differently for an
Georges, or at La Daurade with a evening: follow our visit devoted to
the illuminations of the monuments
view of the Garonne. Then head for of Toulouse.
one of the bars on the Place Saint-
FROM
Pierre to enjoy a festive ambiance,
or to the more relaxed bistros of the € 198/group
Saint-Cyprien quarter. And for lovers (visit in the evening,
of wild nights, head for the music bars based on 30 people).
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and the discotheques along the rue Reservations:
Gabriel-Péri and allées Jean-Jaurès. Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.com
• A list of bars and discotheques is
available at the tourist office recep- • Would you like a lively dinner ?
tion desk or on www.toulouse-visit. PRACTICAL
Find our selection of dinner-shows
The last metro runs at 3 am on
com, in the “Where to have a drink” at www.toulouse-visit.com, in the Friday and Saturday. Self-service
and “Outings” section. “Restaurants” > “Cabaret” section. hire bikes are free for the first half-
hour and are available 24 hours.
ver Garonne
The banks of the Ri
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
THE MAJOR RENDEZVOUS FOR 2018
January/February
All year The year starts in style with the
round Le Capitole National Orchestra. Unless,
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Bounce to the that is, you would rather enjoy a dance
excitement of home recital or some traditional gourmet
matches of the treats on the Place du Capitole?
rugby team Stade
Toulousain as they
play in the Top 14 • January: New Year concerts
Championship, onct.toulouse.fr Museum night
or enjoy Ligue 1 • International “La Place de la danse”
matches with TFC, May
the football team of festival
Museums stay open until late into
Toulouse. www.laplacedeladanse.com
the evening. Take advantage in
• February: The Fête de la Violette order to visit anything you may
Consult the list www.toulouse.fr have missed: it’s lively and free.
of all the events at
www.toulouse-visit.com March/April 19th May : European museum night
Shows, cinema, dance, cultures from www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr
further afield and a colourful parade:
spring promises to be artistic, cultural,
festive… and a little bit wild.
• 16th to 25th March: Cinélatino festival
www.cinelatino.fr
• Late March: Toulouse Carnival
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www.carnavaldetoulouse.fr
• Flamenco Toulouse festival
www.festival-flamenco-toulouse.fr ¡Río Loco! Festival
• Made in Asia Festival
June/July
www.festivalmadeinasia.com
Summer is coming and, with it, so are
the festivals, open-air concerts, expos
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and literary events: culture is more
sparkling than ever in Toulouse!
• 28th June to 1st July: Le Marathon
des mots festival
www.lemarathondesmots.com
• 9th to 14th July: ESOF
(Euroscience Open Forum)
www.esof.eu
• MAP, festival of photography
www.map-photo.fr
• Passe ton Bach d’abord festival
www.baroquetoulouse.com
• ¡Río Loco! festival
www.rio-loco.org
• Les Siestes électroniques festival
www.les-siestes-electroniques.com
• Tangopostale festival
www.tangopostale.com
• Rose béton festival
Toulouse Carnival rose-beton.com
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comCULTURAL HERITAGE
July/August
The sun is shining and it’s the
Exhibitions to
perfect moment to enjoy the city, bear in mind
top up your tan on the banks of the Throughout the year,
Garonne, dance the night away… learn all the secrets of
and grab a bit of culture too. the day-to-day life of
an astronaut, meet the
• Convivencia: itinerant music festival on animals of the jungle
the Canal du Midi in an interactive family
www.convivencia.eu exhibition or discover
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• Toulouse plages works from the Louvre
www.toulouse.fr Piano aux Jacobins and Vatican museums…
• Open-air cinema September/October
www.lacinemathequedetoulouse.com • Up until 25th March 2018
Enjoy acrobats and tightrope “Rituels grecs, une
• Toulouse d’été festival walkers throughout the city, expérience sensible”,
www.toulousedete.org the new photographic talents, exhibition of national
the sounds of a unique musical heritage, interest at the Musée
and a few evenings of cinema.
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Saint-Raymond
www.saintraymond.
• Manifesto, photographic get-togethers
toulouse.fr
www.festival-manifesto.org
• Toulouse en piste (circus) • Up until 17th June 2018
www.cultures.toulouse.fr “Les As de la jungle:
• Cinespaña Festival Museum Mission”,
www.cinespagnol.com museum.toulouse.fr
• Toulouse les Orgues Festival
• From 17th March to 24th
Toulouse plages www.toulouse-les-orgues.org
September 2018
• Jazz sur son 31 Festival Toulouse during the
September jazz31.haute-garonne.fr Renaissance, the
When the children go back to school, • Toulouse Métropole Marathon Augustins museum
rendezvous out on the streets www.marathon-toulousemetropole.fr www.augustins.org
or in the monuments and museums,
or maybe at an aviation gathering, December • Up until December 2018
to enjoy a cultural autumn to the max. With a glass of mulled wine in hand, “Astronauts”,
it’s time to set off to find the ideal gift the Cité de l’Espace
• Toulouse Fire Sale (and perhaps a few gourmet treats). www.cite-espace.com
www.toulouse.fr/web/
commerce/grande-braderie Christmas Market
• Piano aux Jacobins Festival (concerts) www.marchedenoeltoulouse.com
www.pianojacobins.com
• Cartoon Forum
www.cultures.toulouse.fr
• Groland International Film Festival
www.fifigrot.com
• European Heritage Days
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www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
• Le Printemps de septembre
www.printempsdeseptembre.com
• 22nd and 23rd September : Des étoiles
et des ailes, aviation gathering
www.meeting.desetoilesetdesailes.com Christmas Market
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infos@toulouse-tourisme.com
www.toulouse-visit.comVISITS AND TOURS
Visits and tours
VISIT TOULOUSE
2 HOURS OR MORE DISCOVERING THE CITY
Whether you are searching for an incredible view of the major monuments
or a quirky tour in search of the unusual details of city life, you are sure
to find a visit that is tailor-made for you in our selection.
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Great monuments A little tour in the In the heart of the
of Toulouse courtyards Saint-Étienne quarter
After seeing the Place du Capitole, the A courtyard that is practically hidden, Visit the cathedral and its discreetly
basilica of Saint-Sernin and the Jacobins an unexpected courtyard, a courtyard charming neighbourhood. This tour
church, from the banks of the River that is no more, cloistered courtyards, goes far from the bustle of city life and
Garonne you can admire the splendid a simple little courtyard… You may is studded with narrow streets, small
views of the most iconic monuments of have already guessed that this is a squares and former official buildings
Toulouse. trail through the city in search of its that should not be overlooked.
courtyards!
The Tourist Office website
© CRT M.-P. - P. Thébault
© Ville de Tlse - P. Nin
“A beautiful
neighbourhood”
Our guide was very interesting
and accessible. This was a rich
visit of an area that has some
beautiful buildings and a great
The Fine Arts in Toulouse: Graff tour way to get to know this
a museum and beautiful Street art has carved out a place for superb city.
buildings itself on our walls and in the world of Nicole, 27/08/2017,
Follow this artistic tour that begins at rue current art. Discover its origins and its visit “In the heart of the
Croix-Baragnon, where you can admire codes, the artists that have left a mark Saint-Étienne quarter”
houses from a range of eras, and which on Toulouse since the 1990s to present
finishes at the Augustins Museum so that day and the beautiful works that adorn
you can also admire its masterpieces. our streets.
Visits that are suitable for people with disabilities
The Toulouse Tourist Office has earned the “Tourism and Disabilities” brand and provides an offer that is
perfectly adapted to welcoming and accommodating people with physical, mental and hearing disabilities.
Suitable visits have been created, with a varied approach that centres on olfactory experiences, precise
descriptions or sign-language interpreters.
For more information, contact the inbound department.
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Incoming service • Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.comVISITS AND TOURS
Exclusive visits
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Do you feel like sneaking backstage at
the Théâtre du Capitole, discovering
the Jolim o nt o bse r vato r y in the
evening or visiting the Jacobins
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Convent as it is illuminated at night?
For these visits and other exclusive
options, contact the incoming service.
In the footsteps Toulouse by night,
of Nougaro the city in light
Follow the footsteps of the songwriter At night, all cats are grey, but the same FROM
represented by the places in Toulouse is cer tainly not true of Toulouse’s
where he lived and that he brought to monuments! You can admire their € 180/group
life through his immortal lyrics. illuminations as you stroll through the Guided visits during the week
city. Visit lasting 2 h,
up to 30 people
Visit in French or
in another language.
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€ 105
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for a school group visit.
Transport, entry to sites and other
services are not included. Visits
available in French, English, Spanish,
German, Italian, Catalan, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
On the Way of St. James Secret Toulouse or and Dutch.
th
In the 9 century, a star revealed the site the unknown city Don’t hesitate to contact us to find
of the remains of St. James the Apost- An elegant virgin, a small knight, a out about the other themed visits
le. Since then, millions of pilgrims have saint in its niche, a worshipped lady, a available.
walked to Compostela. In Toulouse, dis- prince in his hotel, an artist inspired…
cover the sites that evoke and pave the so many anecdotes reveal the multiple
way along this famous trail. hidden facets of the city.
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The Cathars in Toulouse Come on Stade!
th
From the 10 century onwards the BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
ERNEST-WALLON STADIUM
Cathars made the Church tremble,
leading to the creation of a tribunal Follow the guide and follow in the
to judge against heretics: the Inquisi- footsteps of the legendary players of
tion. From place to place, set off in the the team in red and black! After having
footsteps of those who were known as seen images of the history of rugby in
the “Parfaits” and explore Catharism, Toulouse, tour the stadium and discover
its beliefs, its organisation… the training areas, the stands and the
dugouts, the wall and the trophy room.
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Incoming service • Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30
visites@toulouse-tourisme.comVISITS AND TOURS
VISIT TOULOUSE
HALF A DAY DISCOVERING THE CITY
For a morning or an afternoon, we can suggest more detailed visits so that you learn
everything about the city, sampling local products or admiring the architecture brimming
with history.
The Tourist Office website
“See the
© J. Soupène - OT de Toulouse
essentials”
This guided visit allowed
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us to see the essentials of
Toulouse and encouraged
us to visit some emblematic
The centre of Toulouse: sites: the Jacobins Convent,
The gourmet trail the basilica of Saint-Sernin…
Follow a trail around the markets of history and heritage It also led us to discover
Toulouse. When heritage visits com- To learn more about the Ville Rose, some places that we would
bine with sampling local gastronomy, two complementar y circuits are never have otherwise seen.
it provides a feast for the eyes and for available for half a day: a discovery Marie, 7/06/2017
the taste buds! itinerary aboard your coach, then a
FROM visit on foot of the historic centre. “Culturally rich”
€ 20 per person FROM
Superb city that has
€ 11 per person preserved and developed
its historic and cultural
heritage.
21/08/2016
• A half-day based
on 30 people.
• Services of a tour guide.
• Entry to sites and
tastings included.
• Transport not included
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Renaissance and pastel,
the golden age
of Toulouse
The visit begins in the narrow streets
of the merchants’ quarter, notable for
its beautiful homes and numerous
mansion houses built by the pastel
merchants and the parliamentarians.
The trail continues with a visit to
the Bemberg Foundation, a jewel of
Renaissance architecture and home
to a collection of remarkable works.
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