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P l a n n e r
Travesle M é t ro p ol e
To u l o u
2020
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toulouse-visit.com
Welcome
to Toulouse, Contacts
the capital Would you like to organise a break?
Contact the TOULOUSE TOURIST
of Occitanie OFFICE
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or all reservations,
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The Toulouse Métropole Tourist Tel.: +33 5 61 11 02 30
Office has created this travel planner visites@toulouseatout.com
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with travel trade professionals in
mind: tour-operators, travel agencies, • To arrange your Fam-Trip,
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Table of contents
10 good reasons to come to Toulouse ............................................................ 2-3
Toulouse Métropole in figures .......................................................................... 4-5
Access ............................................................................................................................ 6-7
Toulouse, a stop-off on your tour of the South-West ......................... 8-11
New in Toulouse for 2020 ..................................................................................... 12
Visits and walks ......................................................................................................... 13
3 breaks to explore the essentials of Toulouse................................ 13
2 hours to discover the city ............................................................. 14-15
A half-day to discover the city ............................................................ 16
A full day to discover the city .............................................................. 17
Heritage and culture ................................................................................................ 18
The unmissable monuments .......................................................... 18-19
Major rendezvous ............................................................................. 20-21
The Runway of Giants ..................................................................................... 22-23
All about Air and Space ................................................................................. 24-25
From the Garonne to the Canal du Midi ....................................................... 26
Toulouse, capital of the wines of the South-West .................................... 27
Try out the city! ................................................................................................... 28-30
Flavours and colours .............................................................................. 28
Workshops on the 5 senses.................................................................. 29
Workshops on violet and pastel ........................................................ 30
Active and sporty ................................................................................................ 31-33
Dive into the water! ................................................................................. 31
On the ground .......................................................................................... 32
By bike ......................................................................................................... 33
Independent travellers: your weekend in Toulouse ........................ 34-35
Business .......................................................................................................................... 36
Afterwork ..................................................................................................................... 37
Accommodation and restaurants ..................................................................... 38
Incoming travel agencies ....................................................................................... 39
Coach companies ...................................................................................................... 40
Getting around by touring coach ...................................................................... 41
Maps .......................................................................................................................... 42-45
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Colourful The Saint-Étienne quarter
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Place du Capitole
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Jardin royal
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Canal du Midi
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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
Toulouse is a City of Art and History.
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!
Convivial Accessible
6. The pleasures of the table
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 161 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 3
Paris
TOULOUSE Bordeaux
Albi
Carcassonne
Lourdes Montpellier
Barcelona
Toulouse Métropole in figures
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4th largest city
in France
3rd university city
of France
475 000
inhabitants in Toulouse
756 000
inhabitants across
the metropolitan area
LOCATION THE GREAT OUTDOORS…
2,092 hours
of sunshine per year
on average
681 km
south
of Paris 688 millimetres
of rainfall on average
250 km
from the
Atlantic Ocean
1 day of snow
per year on average
110 km 150 km
161 parks
from the ski resorts and gardens
from the in the centre of Toulouse
of the Pyrenees Mediterranean Sea
IN ONE YEAR…
5.4 million visitors
are welcomed to Toulouse on average
9.6 million passengers
use the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport The Aeronautical industry :
n° 1 worldwide
657 000 visitors
go to the Cité de l’Espace
and the Muséum de Toulouse
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ACCESS
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ACCESS
Situated just one hour from Paris by air,
served by the comprehensive road and rail network of southern France,
the Ville Rose throws its doors wide open to you.
REGULAR FLIGHTS SUMMER CHARTER FLIGHTS SUMMER DESTINATIONS SERVED
REGULAR FLIGHTS WINTER CHARTER FLIGHTS WINTER BY TOULOUSE AIRPORT
REGULAR FLIGHTS SUMMER/WINTER CHARTER FLIGHTS SUMMER/WINTER
Edimbourg
Copenhague
Dublin
Liverpool Manchester
Montréal
(Canada)
Bristol Londres Amsterdam
Berlin
Bruxelles
Caen Lille Francfort Prague
Luxembourg
Brest Rennes
Metz-
Lorient Nancy Strasbourg
Paris
Nantes Mulhouse Munich
Friedrichshafen
Budapest
Genève
Lyon Venise
TOULOUSE
Milan Pula
Nice Pise
Porto Marseille Bastia Split
Calvi
Madrid Barcelona Rome Varna
Ajaccio Dubrovnik
Lisbonne Figari
Fort de France Naples
Olbia Tirana
Valence Minorque Istanbul
Palma
Faro Séville
Ibiza Cagliari Corfou
Alicante
Espargos Malaga Palerme Athènes
(Cap vert) Tanger Alger Tunis
Santorin
Catane
Funchal Oran
(Madère) Constantine
Casablanca Rhodes
Fès La Valette
Oujda (Malte)
Lanzarote Marrakech Héraklion
(Canaries)
Fuerteventura Agadir Djerba Tel Aviv
(Canaries)
Tenerife
(Canaries) Las
Palmas
Aqaba
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ACCESS
TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC TOULOUSE-MATABIAU
AIRPORT RAILWAY STATION
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5th airport in France To reach the city centre by metro: line A, Marengo-SNCF
rd
3 airport outside Paris station in the direction of Basso-Cambo.
Up to 40 daily flights between Toulouse and Paris Boulevard Pierre-Semard
70 international routes SNCF: Tel.: 3635 or www.oui.sncf
Tel.: 0 825 380 000 (€ 0.18/min)
TRAVEL TIME TO TOULOUSE
From abroad: +33 1 70 46 74 74
www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/en
Leisure department: Tel.: +33 5 61 42 45 21
LINKS WITH THE CITY CENTRE Paris - Toulouse 1h15 4h17 6h33
By tram: line T2 (30 min) Marseille - Toulouse 1h05 4h00 3h57
By bus: Tisséo airport shuttle (20 to 45 min) Bordeaux - Toulouse - 2h50 2h21
Tel.: +33 5 61 41 70 70 or www.tisseo.fr/en Nice - Toulouse 1h15 6h50 5h26
By taxi: 25 min approx. Tel.: +33 5 61 30 02 54 Montpellier - Toulouse - 2h15 2h25
Baggage handling: City One agency: www.cityone.fr/
Lourdes - Toulouse - 2h00 1h49
accueil-aeroportuaire-ferroviaire.php
Barcelona - Toulouse 0h55 3h30 3h56
Baggage transfers : Deliverbag: www.deliverbag.com
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TOULOUSE, A STOP-OFF ON YOUR TOUR
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TOULOUSE,
A STOP-OFF ON YOUR TOUR OF THE SOUTH-WEST
Toulouse is a remarkable destination, ideally situated
and not to be missed as a stop-off on your tours of south-western France.
BARCELONA – TOULOUSE
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Cordes-sur-Ciel
Albi
AQUITAINE OCCITANIE
TOULOUSE
Carcassonne
Narbonne
Gruissan
ANDORRA Collioure
Barcelona Albi
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SPAIN
BARCELONA
Collioure
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• DAY 1 : Barcelona.
• DAY 2: Collioure-Corbieres.
Port Catalan, Château Royal and wine tasting.
Carcassonne
• DAY 3: Gruissan-Narbonne.
Marina, salt works, Canal de la Robine.
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• DAY 4: C
arcassonne.
Medieval town listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
• DAY 5: Toulouse/Albi.
Toulouse Lautrec Museum and Cordes-Sur-Ciel
(one of the most beautiful villages in France).
• DAY 6: Andorra.
• DAY 7: T
oulouse.
Andorra la Vella Toulouse
Airbus and city centre.
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BORDEAUX – TOULOUSE
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Bordeaux Saint-Émilion
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
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Rocamadour Halle de La Machine
• DAY 1: Bordeaux.
• DAY 2: Saint-Émilion.
Sarlat Rocamadour Discovery of a vineyard.
Saint-Emilion
BORDEAUX • DAY 3: Dordogne valley.
Cahors Visits in the Sarlat area.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
• DAY 4: R
ocamadour, Cahors
and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.
• DAY 5: Montauban and Gaillac.
Gaillac Wine tasting.
AQUITAINE Montauban
• DAY 6: Toulouse.
Halle de La Machine and city centre.
TOULOUSE OCCITANIE
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MARSEILLE – TOULOUSE
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Marseille Pont du Gard
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Carcassonne Montpellier
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Toulouse
• DAY 1: Marseille.
• DAY 2: Nîmes.
Visit the arena, the Maison Carrée
OCCITANIE and the Tour Magne.
Pont du Gard
• DAY 3: Pont du Gard – Uzès.
TOULOUSE Nîmes Roman ruins and chateau.
Montpellier • DAY 4: M
ontpellier.
MARSEILLE Land of the South, a city of heritage
and contemporary treasures.
Carcassonne • DAY 5: Carcassonne.
Medieval town listed as World Heritage
by UNESCO.
• DAY 6: Toulouse – Fronton.
Visit the town and discover Négrette, a black
grape variety that is unique in the world.
ESPAGNE
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TOULOUSE, THE PERFECT BASE CAMP
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Maison de la Violette Albi
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Cité de l’Espace
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Carcassonne
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Flaran Abbey Lourdes Aeroscopia
• DAY 1: Toulouse.
Visit the city centre and Maison de la Violette.
Albi
UITAINE
• DAY 2: Albi, visit the episcopal city.
TOULOUSE • DAY 3: Carcassonne, discover the chateau
and ramparts of the medieval town.
Auch OCCITANIE • DAY 4: S aint-Bertrand-de-Comminges/Lourdes.
• DAY 5: Auch.
Flaran Abbey and Armagnac tasting.
Carcassonne
Saint-Bertrand- • DAY 6: Toulouse.
de-Comminges Cité de l’Espace and L’Envol des Pionniers.
• DAY 7: T
oulouse.
Aeroscopia and pastel dyeing workshop
with AHPY.
ESPAGNE
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BARCELONE
Tel.: +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.comNEW FOR 2020
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NEW FOR 2020
IN TOULOUSE
The Ville Rose constantly renews itself.
• F rom October 2019, the Château de la
Mounède welcomes school children, walkers
and cycling tourists by offering, among other
things, culinary workshops led by Michelin
star Chef Stéphane Tournié.
• In November 2019, the redevelopment works
at the Allées Jean-Jaurès will be completed,
allowing pedestrians to reclaim this area for
themselves.
• In February 2020 the rehabilitation of the
Halles de la Cartoucherie will be complete,
creating a multi-use venue featuring a food
hall, 4 cinema screens, a library, the BBB art
centre, a dance school…
• MEETT, the exhibitions park and convention
centre of Toulouse, opens in June 2020 in the
north-west of the city, near to the airport.
• The Musée des Augustins reopens its doors in
spring 2020, as does the Musée Paul-Dupuy.
• Works on the Grand Saint-Sernin project
finish at the end of 2019, having included the
restauration of the building’s bell tower and
the redevelopment of the square.
• In late 2019, renovation works at Victor-Hugo
Market and its square come to an end, providing
greater comfort for traders and shoppers alike.
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• Toulouse has been a “City of Art and History”
since 2019, a label attributed by the Department
of Culture in order to showcase its heritage.
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VISITS AND WALKS
Set off to explore Toulouse over a weekend, a day or a few hours.
3 BREAKS TO EXPLORE THE ESSENTIALS OF TOULOUSE
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4 STAR WEEKEND CULTURAL TOULOUSE TOULOUSE HERITAGE,
IN TOULOUSE AIR AND SPACE
• DAY 1
• DAY 1 Morning: panoramic tour of the city. • DAY 1
Morning: visit the major monuments. Midday: lunch in the city centre. Morning: visit the major monuments.
Midday: lunch in the city centre. Afternoon: head to the iconic monuments, Midday: lunch in the city centre.
Afternoon: head to the Airbus assembly and then to the Hotel de Bernuy to explore Afternoon: Aeroscopia Museum opens
lines in search of the A380. pastel. the doors to the past, present and future
Evening: dinner at leisure and overnight Evening: dinner at leisure and overnight of aeronautics!
stay in a 4* hotel. stay in a 3* hotel. Evening: dinner at leisure and overnight
stay in a 3* hotel.
• DAY 2 • DAY 2
Morning: visit the great markets, tailor- Morning: rue Croix-Baragnon and Saint- • DAY 2
made tastings of Toulouse products. Étienne Cathedral. Morning/Midday/Afternoon: a Space
Midday: lunch at a restaurant situated Midday: lunch in the city centre. adventure at the Cité de l ’Espace.
above Victor-Hugo market. Afternoon: visit on foot of the banks of Discovery, exploration and training for a
Afternoon: panoramic tour, from the the Garonne. veritable celestial odyssey all in one day.
historic quarters to the banks of the
River Garonne.
Late afternoon: visit and tastings aboard 2 DAYS from 2 DAYS from
a barge devoted to the violet, the emble-
matic flower of Toulouse. € 173/person € 206/person
WEEKEND from PRACTICAL INFO VALID FOR ALL 3 BREAKS:
€ 200/person • Based on 30 people. • Transport and dinners not included
(arranged by request).
• Entry to the sites included.
Valid only at weekends or during
• Tour guide depending
school holidays. • Accommodation, breakfast on the programme.
Room upgrades are available and lunch included.
with a supplement. • Evening programme by request
with a supplement.
Information and reservations: the inbound department
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2 HOURS TO DISCOVER THE CITY
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IN THE HEART OF THE
GREAT MONUMENTS A LITTLE TOUR IN THE SAINT-ÉTIENNE QUARTER
OF TOULOUSE COURTYARDS
Visit the cathedral and its discreetly
After seeing the Place du Capitole, the A courtyard that is practically hidden, an
charming neighbourhood. This tour
basilica of Saint-Sernin and the Jacobins unexpected courtyard, a courtyard that
goes far from the bustle of city life and
church, from the banks of the River is no more, cloistered courtyards, a simple
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is studded with narrow streets, small
Garonne you can admire the splendid little courtyard… You may have already
squares and former official buildings that
views of the most iconic monuments of guessed that this is a trail through the
should not be overlooked.
Toulouse. city in search of its courtyards!
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The visitor’s opinion
This visit in pairs is extre-
mely rich and interesting
for all members of the pu-
blic, whether they are ex-
perts or novices. The use
of a coach allows visitors to
access a greater number of
works. It was really a beau-
tiful, original and instruc-
tive visit.
FISSO
on 27/04/2018 - “Graff tour” visit.
AVE TOLOSA GRAFF TOUR Posted on our web site.
The year is 50 B.C. All of Gaul is occupied Street art has made itself at home on our
by the Romans. And yes, that includes walls. Discover its origins and its codes,
Tolosa! Across the city and at the Musée
Saint-Raymond we can retrace the
history of these ancient times together.
the artists that have defined Toulouse
from the 1990s and the artworks that are
still visible on our streets, some created
during festivals like Latino Graff or Rose
Béton.
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SAINT-CYPRIEN TOULOUSE BY NIGHT CARMES
This quarter, born at the foot of the Discovering a city that is full of contrasts. Stroll around a beautiful and lively
Garonne, ought to be explored for its Admire the majesty of the buildings as quarter. In the market, at a terrace café
church of Saint-Nicolas, its Place Olivier, they are revealed by the light, sample the or along the cobbled streets you can enjoy
its water tower, but also for its colourful quiet of the Toulouse night or make the a pleasant moment at any time of the day!
and warm ambiance. most of the lively emblematic squares. Discover the history and the monuments
of Place de la Trinité, Rue Pharaon, Rue
des Filatiers and Place des Carmes.
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COLOMIERS SECRET TOULOUSE THE CATHARS IN TOULOUSE
OR THE UNKNOWN CITY
Colomiers was once a holiday hotspot Who were the Bons Hommes? Why did
for the bourgeois of Toulouse. It was also A guide will share with you the secret the Parfaits cause the Church so much
a market garden village that boomed and unusual corners of Toulouse. Hidden anxiety?
thanks to the aeronautics industry. Its details, secret anecdotes and little known Discover also how the Crusade launched
heritage is just as varied: discover the treasures that are all waiting to be in 1209 redrew the borders of Occitania
town hall, the parks and gardens, the uncovered… whilst forcing the Church to establish a
church and the Pavillon Blanc. tribunal against the heretics…
from
€ 180/group
Guided visits during the week.
Visit of 2h for up to 30 people.
Visits in French or a foreign language.
€ 138/school group
VISITS THAT ARE SUITABLE Transport, entry to the sites and other
FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED services are not included.
MOBILITY Visits in French, English, Spanish, German,
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Italian, Catalan, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
The tourist office of Toulouse Métropole and Portuguese.
has earned the Tourisme & Handicap label
and provides an offer that makes access Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more
about the themes available (or visits to
easier for people who are mentally and other quarters and towns in the wider
physically disabled or for those with urban area…).
hearing impairments.
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A HALF-DAY TO DISCOVER THE CITY
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Visits with greater depth to learn everything about the city,
sample typical products or admire the architecture brimming with history.
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THE GOURMET WALK PANORAMIC TOULOUSE TOULOUSE IN THE RENAISSANCE
Follow the trail through a market in Two complementary circuits to follow for Firstly we can admire the beautiful
Toulouse. When heritage visits combine half a day: an itinerary to discover aboard buildings and mansion houses built by
with an opportunity to sample local your coach followed by a walking tour of pastel merchants and then we explore
gastronomy, it creates a feast for the eyes the historic city centre. the Bemberg Foundation, a jewel of
and the taste buds! Renaissance architecture, and its collection
of remarkable works.
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€ 25/person € 13/person € 20/person
The visitor’s opinion
• Half a day based on 30 people.
A well-conceived trail, with a guide that was competent
• Services of a tour guide. in various fields: cultural, social, gastronomic… Meetings
• Entry to the sites and tastings included.
• Transport not included.
with experts that were enthusiastic about their craft at
the market.
MGI - le 25/06/2018 – "The Gourmet Walk" visit.
Posted on our web site.
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A FULL DAY TO DISCOVER THE CITY
Whether you are passionate about heritage, or curious about science
and aviation, this range of flexible offers is sure to tempt you.
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MYTHICAL TOULOUSE UNMISSABLE TOULOUSE TOULOUSE WITH YOUR HEAD
A full day to discover the new A day understanding the essentials IN THE STARS
and unmissable features of Toulouse. of the city by taking giant steps. A day on the subject of the skies and Space.
10 am: the “Great Monuments of Toulouse” 10 am: guided walking tour, 10 am: rise above it all thanks to a guided
guided walking tour. “Great monuments of Toulouse”. visit of Airbus.
12 pm: lunch in the city centre. 12 pm: lunch in the city centre. 12 pm: lunch at the Cité de l’Espace.
2 pm: dive into the Aéropostale adventure 4 pm: v
isit the Saint-Étienne quarter 4 pm: take off on an exciting visit to the
at L’Envol des Pionniers. on a walk that is studded with Cité de l’Espace!
4 pm: discover the Halle de La Machine narrow streets, intimate squares
and its fascinating mechanical and mansion houses belonging to
contraptions. parliamentarians. Not to be missed.
5 pm: ride on the back of the Minotaur at
the Runway of Giants.
from from from
€ 67/person € 51/person € 83/person
PRACTICAL INFO VALID FOR ALL 3 VISITS:
• Full day based on 30 people.
• Services of a tour guide depending on the programme.
• Entry to the sites and lunch included.
• Transport not included.
• Evening programme by request with a supplement (dinner- cruise, dinner-show).
• The incoming department is on hand for any tailor-made requests.
Information and reservations: the inbound department
Tel.: +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com
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HERITAGE AND CULTURE
THE UNMISSABLE MONUMENTS
Toulouse is brimming with exceptional monuments.
Here are some that should not be missed!
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LE CAPITOLE THE BASILICA OF SAINT-SERNIN
This is the emblematic building of the Ville Rose: set on the Place This 11th century basilica is no less than the largest well-preserved
du Capitole since the 18th century, it houses both the town hall Romanesque building in the Western world and a stop-off along
and the Théâtre du Capitole. the Way of St. James that is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Tel.: +33 5 61 22 34 12 Tel.: +33 5 61 21 70 18
www.basilique-saint-sernin.fr
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THE MANSION HOUSES
During the Renaissance and enriched by the
pastel trade, the city witnessed the building
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of a slew of sumptuous homes marked by the
Classical style, including the Hôtel d’Assézat.
THE JACOBINS CONVENT
This gem of Southern Gothic art established in
the 13th and 14th centuries boasts a unique vault
in the form of a palm tree. The church houses
the relics of St Thomas Aquinas.
© J. Hilfiger - Adobe Stock
Tel.: +33 5 61 22 23 82
www.jacobins.toulouse.fr/anglais
SAINT-ÉTIENNE
CATHEDRAL
Constr ucted b et ween the 13 t h and 17 t h
centuries, the originality of this cathedral is its
architecture, a mix of southern and northern
Gothic styles, and its rich furnishings.
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SAINT-JOSEPH DE LA GRAVE
CHAPEL
Built in the 18th century beside the Hospital of La
Grave, it is nowadays an emblematic monument
on the banks of the River Garonne, and the most
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shared snap on social media!
It is currently being restored and is due to
reopen to the public at a later date.
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19HERITAGE AND CULTURE
MAJOR RENDEZ-VOUS
© C. Sabatier
© D. Chauvet - Milan presse
January: New Year’s Concert by the orchestra of Le Capitole February: the Violet festival
© Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin
© G. Bovilan
March: Toulouse Carnival
© M. Chernov
April: Festival of flamenco May: European Museums Night
© Siestes électroniques - N. Wujek
© Ville de Toulouse - F. Maligne
July:
June: Río Loco festival The Siestes électroniques festival
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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;
© G. Martin
• a circus scene that is renowned
August: Toulouse Plages throughout the world.
© D. Viet
© P. S. Huard
Sports
All year round, bounce to the excitement
of home matches of the rugby team Stade
Toulousain as they play in the Top 14
Championship, or enjoy Ligue 1 matches
with TFC, the football team of Toulouse.
Exhibitions
• Until April
“Moon, Episode II”
September: Octobre: at the Cité de l’espace.
Piano aux Jacobins festival Marathon de Toulouse Métropole
• Until June
“Extinction” at the Muséum
© Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin
de Toulouse.
• 1st quarter
Exhibition by feather work artist
Maxime Leroy at the Musée Paul-Dupuy.
• From April to September
“The Polish Poster School” at MATOU.
• From 21st September to 21st October
Exhibition by plastic artist Tatiana
November: Trouvé at the Jacobins Convent.
Lumières sur le Quai illuminations
• October
“The XIV Century in Toulouse”
© C. Sabatier
In conjunction with the Musée de Cluny
at the Musée des Augustins.
Decembe: Christmas Market Consult the list of all the events at
www.toulouse-visit.com.
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21THE RUNWAY OF GIANTS
© Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin
THE RUNWAY OF GIANTS
2018 saw the opening of two exceptional sites that take us to the edge of
adventure and fantasy, on the very spot where the pioneers of the Aéropostale
Company took flight towards Africa and South America.
LA HALLE DE LA MACHINE L’ENVOL DES PIONNIERS
François Delarozière and the La Machine Company have set up This new remembrance site focuses on interactive and
their stable of spectacular machines here in Toulouse. universal experiences. From uniforms, documents and letters
to the Breguet XIV flight simulator and a life-size model of the
More than just a museum, this is a living exhibition in which
SALMSON 2A2 biplane, everything here is designed to help
every machine tells its own story. In particular, the Halle is home
you relive the age of Aéropostale.
to a truly monumental creature, the Minotaur, who gallops,
handles objects and can take up to 50 visitors at a time on a The permanent exhibition lets you experience the very basic
dizzying ride. flying conditions endured by the pioneers of aviation and
retraces the exceptional landscapes that they encountered
Workshops, rides on the back of giant insects, lunch in the
whilst crossing 8 countries and 3 continents.
company of a gigantic spider… You could be dreaming!
6, rue Jacqueline-Auriol – Toulouse
3, avenue de l’Aérodrome de Montaudran – Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 67 22 23 24
Tel.: +33 5 32 10 89 07
www.lenvol-des-pionniers.com/en
contact@halledelamachine.fr
www.halledelamachine.fr/en
© M. Billault
© M. Huynh
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© É. Eychenne
© M. Huynh
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23ALL ABOUT AIR AND SPACE
ALL ABOUT
© Airbus
AIR AND SPACE
The European capital of the aeronautics and Space industry,
Toulouse is home to the CNES Space Centre and the global headquarters of Airbus.
Discover the skies and Space as if you were there!
L’Envol des Pionniers
© M. Huynh
Relive one of the greatest adventures in the history of
aeronautics, Toulouse, the Aéropostale Company and its
famous pilots: Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz, Guillaumet, Latécoère
and their comrades. Discover the workshops in which these
pioneers built their aircraft and the historic runway from
which they took flight, flanked nowadays by the city’s newest
garden: the Jardins de la Ligne.
6, rue Jacqueline-Auriol – Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 67 22 23 24
www.lenvol-des-pionniers.com/en
THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED!
Toulouse with your head in the stars
from
€ 83/person
© M. Huynh
(see page 17).
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© Cité de l’espace - M. Huynh.
© P.E. Langenfeld
© Airbus SAS
Let’s Visit Airbus Aeroscopia La Cité de l’espace
Welcome aboard the thrilling world of Built in the style of a plane’s fuselage, Explore space in an original manner
aeronautics, closely linked to the history this 7,000 m² edifice dedicated to the thanks to 2 ,500 m 2 of interactive
of Toulouse, and make the most of a unique history of aviation houses an exceptional exhibitions. Train like an astronaut with
historic visit behind the scenes at Airbus. collection: iconic aircraft, scale models, a moon walk simulator and rotational
Let’s Visit Airbus offers four visitor circuits a large historic fresco… Step aboard seat, and then discover the life size space
lasting 1h30, which may be combined. some legendary aircraft: Concorde, an rockets in the gardens. With the IMAX®
• Airbus discovery: Airbus A300B with a glass floor or even 3D cinema on a giant screen and and the
behind the scenes at a test flight. the Super Guppy. Interactive themed next generation interactive planetarium
•P anoramic: spaces also await you: build an airplane, in place since 2017, you will become
discover the sites by coach. discover what happens behind the special guests on a journey to the edge
• Green Visit: scenes on a flight, delve into aeronautical of the cosmos.
the Eco-friendly approach of Airbus. archaeology and try the brand new A380
Avenue Jean-Gonord - Toulouse
•A irbus A350XWB: flight simulator.
Tel.: +33 5 67 22 23 24
the latest generation of aircraft.
Rue Roger-Béteille - Blagnac standard@cite-espace.com
Rue Roger-Béteille - Blagnac Tel.: +33 5 34 39 42 00 www.cite-espace.com
Tel.: +33 5 34 39 42 00 www.musee-aeroscopia.fr/en
reservation@manatour.fr
www.manatour.fr/en
Visit Toulouse-Blagnac The Jolimont
© D. Vicart
Airport Observatory
A unique stop-off that helps you This astronomic observatory founded in
understand the whole process that 1733 welcomes the public every Friday
ordinary passengers never get to see evening at 9 pm.
and that makes it possible for a plane
1, avenue Camille-Flammarion - Toulouse
to take off: the life of an airport and its
Tel.: +33 5 61 58 42 01
surrounding area, maintenance, catering,
www.saptoulouse.net
baggage handling…
Airport for business travel - Blagnac
Tel.: +33 5 34 39 42 00
reservation@manatour.fr
www.manatour.fr/en
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25FROM THE GARONNE TO THE CANAL DU MIDI-
© Jour de nuit - F. Calas
FROM THE GARONNE
TO THE CANAL DU MIDI
© L. Biassette - OT de Toulouse
© G. Martin
© D. Viet
Les bateaux Toulouse The Soleïado The tourist
toulousains croisières barge trains of Toulouse
In summer, discover the Unique in Toulouse, the Just a few minutes from the These little trains offer
Canal du Midi aboard a Ga- only boat-restaurant cruise centre of Toulouse, set off two circuits of 35 minutes :
barre boat. Visits with com- to open all year round, in a little group for a cruise “Garonne and the great
mentary along the River L’Occitania lets you step along the Canal du Midi for monuments” and “Canal du
Garonne and Canal du Midi aboard for a few hours of a moment of relaxation and Midi”, to discover the sites
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allow you to explore Tou- relaxation and gastronomy historic discovery as you try that have forged the reputa-
louse and its most beautiful along the Canal du Midi. your hand at sailing a barge. tion of Toulouse.
monuments.
THE VISITS FULL DAY from A Toulouse custom
THAT YOU NEED! € 57/person worth adopting: at
the end of the after-
Authentic Toulouse Based on 30 people. noon it’s time for a
• Morning: visit the great monuments bit of jogging along
of Toulouse. Sporty discovery the canal, between
Port Saint-Sauveur
• Midday: lunch in the city centre. of the River Garonne
and Ramonville, or
• Afternoon: cruise along the River We provide visits by canoe or kayak along the banks of
Garonne or the Canal du Midi.
• Services of a tour guide for the visit,
lunch and tickets for the cruise.
showcasing the historic heritage of the
city: paddles up!
All information available on page 31.
the Garonne.
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TOULOUSE, CAPITAL OF
WINES OF THE SOUTH WEST
During your break, place the accent on discovering the region’s wines.
Toulouse boasts a wide range of exceptional terroirs
and a unique grape variety: Négrette.
THE VISIT
THAT YOU NEED!
Fronton
• Visit a vineyard.
• Wine tasting.
HALF DAY from
Discovery workshops Tastings in the city
€ 27/person and tastings centre: wine cellars
Based on 25 people. and wine bars
VINOLOGIA
Tel.: +33 6 47 66 29 46 CHAI VINCENT
Fronton wine tour p.bonno@orange.fr 38, rue d’Astorg - Toulouse
Visit the famous vineyards of the South- www.cours-oenologie-vinologia.fr Tel.: +33 5 61 12 34 51
West and a wine estate, followed by a boutique@chai-vincent.fr
TANNINS ET BOUQUETS
tasting. www.chai-vincent.fr
13, chemin de la Beauté - Lespinasse
Reservations essential Tel.: +33 6 07 91 23 56 CÔTÉ VIN
at +33 5 62 07 05 04 contact@tannins-et-bouquets.fr 37, rue Boulbonne - Toulouse
Departures: allées Jean-Jaurès, www.tannins-et-bouquets.fr Tel.: +33 5 34 44 95 89
place d’Arménie - Toulouse
TIBO VINO LAGRÉZETTE TOULOUSE
(minimum 8 people)
1, boulevard Jean-Rivet - Blagnac 2, rue du Rempart-Saint-Étienne
www.toulouse-welcome.com/
Tel.: +33 6 32 02 43 74 Toulouse
excursions-sud-ouest
tibovino@tibovino.com Tel.: +33 5 62 89 72 04
Pinazel www.tibovino.com toulouse@lagrezette.fr
www.chateau-lagrezette.com/en
11 circuits in which to discover the South- THE AUTRES VIGNES WINE CELLAR
N° 5 WINE BAR
West through its gastronomy and wines. 5, rue Maury - Toulouse
5, rue de la Bourse - Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 34 26 31 73
Departures: Toulouse Tel.: +33 5 61 38 44 51
contact@autresvignes.fr
Tel.: +33 6 27 99 14 57 www.n5winebar.com
www.autresvignes.fr
reservations@pinazel.com
VIN SUR 20
www.pinazel.com
9, avenue Camille-Pujol - Toulouse
Tel.: +33 6 82 08 89 10
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27TRY OUT THE CITY!
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TRY OUT THE CITY!
Don’t simply visit Toulouse: live it to the full!
Gastronomy, workshops, pastel dyeing:
pick the activities you would like to take part in.
FLAVOURS AND COLOURS
DAY 1 – TOULOUSE
• MORNING
>>> Patisserie workshop
Patisserie lesson of 2h30 with the chef from the fine patisserie
Sandyan. Gourmets can rest assured: all cakes prepared will be
enjoyed with a hot drink!
• AFTERNOON
>>> visite des hôtels particuliers
A tour guide will take you into the historic centre in search of the
mansion houses of the 15th and 16th centuries..
>>> teinture au pastel
Demonstration of pastel dyeing with a master dyer…then it is your turn
to dip your fingers into the blue bowl!
DAY 2 – REVEL
• MORNING
Choose between:
>>> discovering Revel Market
©G. Martin
Listed among the 100 most beautiful in France.
>>> visit the bell tower
A guide will help you admire the unbeatable view across the rooftops,
the Lauragais Plain and the Black Mountains.
• LUNCH AT LEISURE at the Saint-Ferréol basin.
© Ericalens – WIkimedia Commons
• AFTERNOON
>>> Saint-Ferréol basin
Free time to enjoy a swim and other seasonal water sports activities, or
just a moment of relaxation and a stroll around this World Heritage site.
>>> the Dom Robert Museum at the abbey-school of Sorèze
Guided visit to explore the collection of 60 tapestries at the abbey and
the craft of the weaver.
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The Autres Maison Berdoues : L’atelier Monparfum-
Vignes wine cellar olfactory des chefs Masignature
workshops
A half-day initiation into wine Speaking to all cooks: setting On an olfactory journey, sit at
appreciation and a tasting is Maison Berdoues invites up in the kitchens of this the keys of an organ with 140
available to you. You will then you to explore the world of workshop and taking part notes and give free rein to your
put this into practice as you high-end French perfumes. in a class will guarantee you creativity as you compose your
create your very own wine Awakening the senses, an learn all the tricks of the very own perfume. You can
in a team. Every participant initiation into fine perfumery trade from the chefs! Savoury, take it home with you and even
will go home with their own and a discovery of the raw sweet, traditional or modern, reorder it later.
creation. materials and essences that whatever you choose you 42, rue de la Pomme - Toulouse
are prized by the perfumer. will be sure to sample all your Tel.: +33 7 67 25 51 24
From 6 people.
creations at the end of the monparfummasignature@free.fr
5, rue Maury - Toulouse From 5 to 10 people per group. lesson. www.monparfummasignature.fr
Tel.: +33 5 34 26 31 73
131, route de Toulouse - Toulouse 5, rue Idrac - Toulouse
contact@autresvignes.fr
Tel.: +33 5 62 13 56 00 Tel.: +33 5 61 47 71 23
www.autresvignes.fr parfums-berdoues arnaud.marty
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@parfumsberdoues.com @atelierdeschefs.com
www.parfumsberdoues.fr/ www.atelierdeschefs.fr/fr/
en/groupe concept/ateliers-cuisine/
46-toulouse.php
THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED! The visitor’s opinion
Toulouse for all the senses
This is a visit to Tou-
Put all your senses on alert! The rules of the game
louse that is quirky and
are simple and call upon your sensations and
appealing, making us
emotions: taste a typical product from Toulouse,
want to discover more.
listen to the ambiance of the street, smell the
Our guide was also ex-
perfumes, touch the materials. Do you dare to
cellent and proved to
feel and experience Toulouse differently?
be truly fascinating!
from
€ 180/group EMMANUELLE,
@angeliquephotography
MANON AND PATRICE
Guided visit in the week. 16/04/2016
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Posted on our web site.
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29TRY OUT THE CITY!
WORKSHOPS ON VIOLET AND PASTEL
© AHPY – A. Hardouin
© N. Raymonde
La Maison de la violette AHPY
The Maison de la Violette has weighed anchor on the Canal du
Bleu de Pastel creations
Midi, opposite the station, aboard an authentic barge. Discover
Textile finisher and Master artisans and craftsmen, AHPY
the history of this flower that has made Toulouse famous since
is the ambassador of a living cultural heritage in Occitania,
1850: conferences, tastings, gardening workshops, cocktail
enhancing clothing and accessories using noble textiles that
mixing… Visit of the garden: a visit of the greenhouse is also
have not been chemically treated and have been dyed by hand
possible during the flowering season.
using pastel.
Groups welcome:from 15 to 50 people.
Thanks to the discovery workshop (1h30 to 2h) you can get to
A barge on the Canal du Midi, know pastel, see a demonstration and try your hand at dyeing.
opposite 3, boulevard Bonrepos -Toulouse. Participants leave with their own souvenir scarf.
Tel.: +33 5 61 80 75 02
violette@lamaisondelaviolette.com Groups welcome: from 10 to 15 people.
www.lamaisondelaviolette.com
AHPY Créations Bleu de Pastel.
89, rue du Caillou gris - Toulouse.
Extra Info Tel.: +33 5 62 791 791
www.ahpy.eu
The violet is the emblematic flower of Toulouse, and www.teindreaveclepastel.com
pastel is a plant used for dyeing that brought wealth
to the Ville Rose during the Renaissance.
Extra Info
© E. Gentils - MGallery by Sofitel - Cours des Consuls - Graine de Pastel
Toulouse grew wealthy
during the Renaissance
thanks to the pastel trade:
the leaves of this plant
were crushed to produce a
blue dye that was used for
textiles.
Nowadays, pastel has
other uses: it is the basis for
cosmetic products thanks
to the benefits of its oil.
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ACTIVE AND SPORTY
Bring out the ball or the paddles: it’s time for some active and sporty days out,
on the water or on the streets, by bike or on the rugby pitch!
WHERE TO RENT
A CANOE OR A KAYAK?
Canoë Kayak Toulousain
16, chemin de la Loge - Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 61 55 30 80
© Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées - P. Thébault
or + 33 6 24 01 32 23
contact@cktoulousain.fr
summer.cktoulousain.fr
Aviron Toulousain
Allée Fernand-Jourdant - Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 61 52 71 02
aviron-toulousain@wanadoo.fr
www.aviron-toulousain.fr/english
Granhota
La Riverotte – Clermont-le-Fort
TAKE THE PLUNGE! Tel.: +33 9 81 00 25 05
contact@granhota.fr
www.canoe-kayak-granhota.fr
Choose the sports activity to suit you: the River Garonne is ideal
for a trip on a canoe or a kayak, discovering the city’s cultural
and natural heritage. After all that effort, you have earned your
reward: round off your day with an aperitif at a bar in the city
centre.
• Duration: half day.
• Based on 10 people.
• Trails along the River Garonne between Lacroix-Falgarde and
Toulouse, supervised by an instructor, with an aperitif at a bar
run by a sportsman.
• O bligatory requirements: ability to swim 25 metres and
underwater; closed-toe shoes.
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from
€ 47/person
Information and reservations: the inbound department
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31ACTIVE AND SPORTY
ON THE PITCH
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TEAM BUILDING RUGBY LEAGUE
Arnauné des Minimes Stadium - Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 34 39 42 10
manatech.receptif@manatour.fr
www.manatour.fr/en
© Mercure Golf de Seilh
Get to grips with rugby league thanks to Toulouse Olympique XIII. On
the programme: workshops on the pitch (passing, tackling, themed
matches…), first team training sessions with commentary, coffee break,
catered cocktail reception with the players and staff and personalised
jerseys.
• From 25 to 49 participants.
• By reservation. Golf courses
Among the many golf courses of the region, eight are
THE STAGE RUGBY CHALLENGE located within the greater Toulouse area:
Tel.: +33 6 18 24 35 27
contact@stagerugby.com •G
olf club de Toulouse (18-hole).
www.stagerugby.com Tel.: +33 5 61 73 45 48
www.golfclubdetoulouse.fr
Promote togetherness and team spirit as you discover rugby and all of its
ambiance in a fun way thanks to the “Stage Rugby Académie” association. • Exclusiv Golf de Toulouse-Seilh
The lively workshops are based on rugby and its values, highlighting the (Two 18-hole courses).
different positions across the pitch. Tel.: +33 5 62 13 14 14
www.exclusivgolf-toulouse-seilh.fr
•G
olf de Garonne (9-hole).
THE LEGENDARY ERNEST-WALLON STADIUM Tel.: +33 5 62 30 10 02
OPENS ITS DOORS TO YOU! www.golfdegaronne.fr
reservation@manatour.fr
•G
olf de la Ramée
www.manatour.fr/en
(18-hole and 9-hole compact).
Become an expert on the history of rugby and of this club. Step into the Tel.: +33 5 61 07 09 09
boots of the players in red and black: go pitch-side, visit the dressing http://jouer.golf/toulouse-la-ramee
rooms, head for the Bodega, stop at the weights room and take a look at •G
olf de Téoula (18-hole).
the training centre. Tel.: +33 5 61 91 98 80
http://jouer.golf/toulouse-teoula
• Tours last 1 hour.
• Based on 20 people. •G
olf de Palmola (18-hole).
• Booking required. Tel.: +33 5 61 84 20 50
www.golfdepalmola.com
• G olf Estolosa (9-hole).
Tél.: +33 5 62 18 84 00
www.estolosa.fr
•G
olf Saint-Gabriel
(two courses: 9-hole and 6-hole compacts).
Tel.: +33 5 61 84 16 65
golfstgabriel@orange.fr
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BY BIKE
© D. Viet
With its many pedestrianised streets, its green areas like the Canal du Midi
and the banks of the River Garonne or even its 594 kilometres of cycling trails,
the Toulouse metropolitan area is perfect for a relaxing visit by bike.
Where to find a bike?
THE VISIT
VélôToulouse Recycles Bikes Giant
THAT YOU NEED!
283 self-service bike stations across Bike hire for the city
the city (24h, bank card required). and cycling tourism. The city by bike
Tel.: 0 800 11 22 05 228, avenue de Muret - Toulouse This itinerary leads you on a disco-
www.velo.toulouse.fr Tel.: +33 5 62 48 60 40 very of the historic centre, the banks
or 62, avenue des États-Unis - Toulouse of the Garonne and the canals. Check
Indigo weel
Tel.: +33 5 61 25 91 99 out the main monuments of the city
Self-service bike hire scheme www.recycles.fr and the Saint-Étienne quarter as you
that can be used simply by
2 Roues vertes enjoy the gardens and the magnificent
downloading the Indigo Weel app.
viewpoints.
www.indigoweel.com/en Hire of electric bikes.
185, avenue des États-Unis - Toulouse from
La Maison du vélo
Bike hire for the city
Tel.: +33 9 50 21 30 98
www.2rouesvertes.fr
€ 180/group
and cycling tourism. • Guided visit lasting 2 hours.
Le VélOtrement
12, boulevard Bonrepos - Toulouse • Up to 15 people.
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Tel.: +33 5 34 40 64 72 Tours on electric bikes. • Bikes extra.
www.maisonduvelotoulouse.com 15, allées Forain-François-
Verdier - Toulouse
Altermove
Tel.: + 33 6 75 61 14 92
Hire of electric bikes. www.levelotrement.com
9, rue Rivals - Toulouse
Cyclable
Tel.: +33 5 61 23 49 76
www.altermove.com Electric bikes, folding bikes, long-tail
cargo bikes.
The visitor’s opinion
4, rue Jean-Suau – Toulouse
Àvélo31 Tel.: +33 5 61 23 43 85 Ultra-cool visit along the canal
Bike hire on the Canal du Midi toulouse-centre.cyclable.com and in the centre, interesting
(Ramonville). Pierre qui roule presentations and friendly
Tel.: +33 6 77 03 24 87 guide. Perfect for an alternative
Hire of cruiser bikes, tandems, electric
www.avelo31.fr/english/ way to see the city!
bikes, children’s bikes.
2 bis, rue Boyer-Fonfrède – Toulouse JOAK
Paulette 16/05/2016
Tel.: +33 5 9 54 15 01 30
Hire of mountain bikes, cruiser bikes,
electric bikes, children’s bikes.
58, boulevard des Minimes – Toulouse
Tel.: +33 5 82 28 05 10
https://paulette.bike/fr/en
www.pierrequiroule.fr
Posted on our web site.
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33INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS
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INDEPENDENT
TRAVELLERS: YOUR
WEEKEND IN TOULOUSE
Toulouse is a destination that is designed
for families and friends: create a weekend combining heritage,
innovation, gastronomy and art de vivre.
FRIDAY
9 am: Set off for a fun trip aboard a Gyropod through the city.
11 am: Stroll through Victor-Hugo market for an immersion into the local
ambiance of Toulouse.
12 pm: Lunch at a restaurant situated above the market where you can
sample local products (cassoulet, smoked duck breast, Bigorre black
pork…).
2 pm: Start of a treasure hunt through Toulouse for would-be detectives,
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or a flight simulator session at Airbus for more adventurous types.
4 pm: Discover the Runway of Giants, ride on the back of the Minotaur
and visit L’Envol des Pionniers.
8 pm: Dinner on the Place du Capitole.
SATURDAY
9 am: Breakfast at a terrace on the banks of the Garonne.
10 am: Discover Toulouse on an open-top minibus or little tourist train.
12 pm: Gourmet lunch at a tea room in a little Toulouse square.
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2 pm: J ump aboard the Starline shuttle bus to the Aeroscopia Museum
and the Airbus site to explore all the secrets of the final assembly
process of an A350.
6 pm: Short stop at the Maison de la Violette for a gourmet treat.
8 pm: Dinner at a brasserie in the city centre.
SUNDAY
9 am: Morning at the Cité de l’Espace to uncover the mysteries
of the Universe.
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12 pm: Lunch on site at the Astronaut’Café.
2 pm: Step aboard for a cruise along the Garonne or Canal du Midi.
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Toulouse by Gyropod
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One-day excursions by coach to discover by a tour guide. From Le Capitole to
the main sites and monuments of Toulouse the gardens quarter, skirting the
or out to the most beautiful spots across the banks of the Garonne and through
region (medieval town of Carcassonne, Albi the Saint-Étienne quarter, this is an
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head out to Albi, Carcassonne or Cordes-
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doorstep of the Ville Rose.
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