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Welcome to Toulouse, Contacts the capital Would you like to organise a break? Contact the TOULOUSE TOURIST of Occitanie OFFICE •F or all reservations, contact the INBOUND DEPARTMENT The Toulouse Métropole Tourist Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 Office has created this travel planner visites@toulouseatout.com IM0311700002 with travel trade professionals in mind: tour-operators, travel agencies, • To arrange your Fam-Trip, coach companies…, but also the contact the PROMOTIONS DEPARTMENT Tel. +33 5 67 20 26 56 associations (leisure, senior citizens…) or +33 5 81 31 30 26 and employee’s committees that promotion@toulouseatout.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 Are you organising a congress or an event? to choose. What is more, there Contact the CONVENTION BUREAU are programmes that have been Arche Marengo 1, allée Jacques-Chaban-Delmas especially created for groups. 31500 Toulouse - France Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 20 We are on hand to provide you with cvb@toulouseatout.com advice or to suggest a la carte solutions www.meetings-toulouse.fr quickly and efficiently that meet your needs with regards to accommodation, eating out, visits and transfers. #visiteztoulouse Toulouse tourisme @visiteztoulouse @VisitezToulouse Visitez Toulouse ! Do not hesitate to consult the Pro Services area in order to discover all the latest news from the Toulouse Tourist Office, contact, details and products. www.toulouse-visit.com © D. Viet Section «Groups».
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 ......................... 8-10 Visits and walks .......................................................................................................... 11 3 breaks to explore the essentials ....................................................... 11 2 hours or more to discover the city ............................................ 12-13 A half-day to discover the city ............................................................ 14 A full day to discover the city .............................................................. 15 Heritage and culture ................................................................................................ 16 The Unmissables ................................................................................ 16-19 Culture and going out ............................................................................ 20 New for 2019 ............................................................................................. 21 Major rendezvous ............................................................................. 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 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 and afterwork .................................................................................. 36-37 MICE and congresses ............................................................................. 36 Once the work is done ........................................................................... 37 Accommodation and restaurants ..................................................................... 38 Incoming travel agencies ....................................................................................... 39 Coach companies ...................................................................................................... 40 Getting around by touring coach ...................................................................... 41 Maps .......................................................................................................................... 42-45 KEY € Rates ccessible to people with physical, mental, A hearing and/or visual disabilities. “ Tourism and Disabilities” brand: physical, mental, © D. Viet hearing and/or visual disabilities.
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© D . Viet 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, © D . Viet © P. Poupart the violet, the blue of the local pastel… 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! 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 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… © D . Viet Aeroscopia Museum
Toulouse Métropole in figures 4 3 4th largest city in France 3rd university city of France 472 000 inhabitants in Toulouse 756 000 inhabitants across the metropolitan area LOCATION THE GREAT OUTDOORS… 2,031 heures of sunshine per year on average 681 km south of Paris 638 millimetres of rainfall on average 250 km from the Atlantic Ocean 4 days of snow per year on average 110 km 150 km 160 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 million passengers use the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport The Aeronautical industry : n° 1 worldwide 695 500 visitors go to the Cité de l’Espace and the Muséum de Toulouse
WELCOME! © D. Viet 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. DESTINATIONS SERVED BY TOULOUSE AIRPORT Promotions department 6 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
WELCOME! TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC TOULOUSE-MATABIAU AIRPORT RAILWAY STATION © D. Viet 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. 41 daily flights between Toulouse and Paris Boulevard Pierre-Semard 68 international routes SNCF : Tel. 3635 or voyages-sncf.com 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 : Skyway : www.go-skyway.com. Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 7
TOULOUSE, A STOP-OFF ON YOUR TOUR © K. Lhémon 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 © S. Larripa © D. Viet Cordes-sur-Ciel Albi AQUITAINE OCCITANIE TOULOUSE Carcassonne Narbonne Gruissan Collioure Barcelona Albi © D. Viet ESPAGNE BARCELONA Collioure © OT de Carcassonne • 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. © Airbus SAS • 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: Toulouse. Airbus and city centre. Toulouse Promotions department 8 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
TOULOUSE, A STOP-OFF ON YOUR TOUR BORDEAUX – TOULOUSE © P. Despoix. © F. Pépellin Bordeaux Biarritz © D. Viet © Cité de l’espace - M. Huynh Lourdes © Quentin Gavarnie Toulouse • DAY 1: Bordeaux. BORDEAUX • DAY 2: Biarritz. Discover the Basque Country. • DAY 3: Lourdes. Sanctuary and zip-train to the summit of Pic du Jer. AQUITAINE • DAY 4: P ic du Midi and Gavarnie. TOULOUSE (at the heart of the Pyrenees Nature Park). Biarritz Cable car ride, 360° views, the «Ponton dans le ciel». OCCITANIE • DAY 5: Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Lourdes Medieval village in the heart of the Pyrenees. Saint-Bertrand- de-Comminges • DAY 6: Toulouse Gavarnie The Cité de l’Espace and city centre. ESPAGNE Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 9 BARCELONE
TOULOUSE, A STOP-OFF ON YOUR TOUR MARSEILLE – TOULOUSE © P. Clenet © Tobi87 Marseille Pont du Gard © J.P. Grandmont © W. Staudt Carcassonne Montpellier © K. Lhémon Toulouse • DAY 1: Marseille. • DAY 2: Nîmes. Visit the arena, the Maison Carrée Pont du Gard and the Tour Magne. OCCITANIE • DAY 3: Pont du Gard – Uzès. TOULOUSE Roman ruins and château. Nîmes Montpellier • DAY 4: M ontpellier. Land of the South, a city of heritage MARSEILLE 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 Promotions department 10 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
VISITS AND WALKS © G. Martin 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 © J. M. Herrador © D. Viet © D. Viet 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: The Augustins Museum, • DAY 2 made tastings of Toulouse products. rue Croix-Baragnon and Saint-Étienne Morning/Midday/Afternoon: a Space Midday: lunch at a restaurant situated Cathedral. adventure at the Cité de l ’Espace. above Victor-Hugo market. Midday: lunch in the city centre. Discovery, exploration and training for a Afternoon: panoramic tour, from the Afternoon: visit on foot of the banks of veritable celestial odyssey all in one day. historic quarters to the banks of the the Garonne. 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. € 164/person € 188/person WEEKEND from PRACTICAL INFO VALID FOR ALL 3 BREAKS: € 184/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. •A ccommodation, 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 Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 11
VISITS AND WALKS 2 HOURS OR MORE TO DISCOVER THE CITY © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin © D. Viet © D. Viet 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, an Visit the cathedral and its discreetly basilica of Saint-Sernin and the Jacobins unexpected courtyard, a courtyard that charming neighbourhood. This tour church, from the banks of the River is no more, cloistered courtyards, a simple goes far from the bustle of city life and « Garonne you can admire the splendid little courtyard… You may have already is studded with narrow streets, small views of the most iconic monuments of guessed that this is a trail through the squares and former official buildings that Toulouse. city in search of its courtyards! should not be overlooked. © CRT Occitanie – P. Thébault © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin 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. TOULOUSE ; BLENDING CHIC GRAFF TOUR FISSO AND CHARM on 27/04/2018 - "Graff tour" visit. Street art has made itself at home on our Discover one of the most emblematic streets of the city: the r ue Croix- Baragnon. Merchants, parliamentarians and, nowadays, big brands have all set up home here. Then enter the Augustins Museum: this former convent boasts walls as a modern-day art form. Discover its origins and its codes, the artists that have defined Toulouse from the 1990s to the present day and the beautiful artworks visible on our streets, some created during festivals like Latino Graff Posted on our web site. « one of the largest collections of medieval or Rose Béton. sculptures in France. Promotions department 12 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
VISITS AND WALKS © D. Descouens © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin © D. Viet SAINT-CYPRIEN TOULOUSE BY NIGHT COME ON STADE! This quarter, born at the foot of the Discovering a city that is full of contrasts. Follow the guide and follow in the Garonne, ought to be explored for its Admire the majesty of the buildings as footsteps of the legendary players of church of Saint-Nicolas, its Place Olivier, they are revealed by the light, sample the the team in red and black! After having its water tower, but also for its colourful quiet of the Toulouse night or make the seen images of the history of rugby in and warm ambiance. most of the lively emblematic squares. Toulouse, tour the stadium and discover the training areas, the stands and the dugouts, the wall and the trophy room. © D. Descouens © D Viet © P. Daubert LAUNAGUET SECRET TOULOUSE THE CATHARS IN TOULOUSE OR THE UNKNOWN CITY Not far from Toulouse, Auguste Virebent Who were the Bons Hommes? Why did renovated an elegant château, nowadays A guide will share with you the secret the Parfaits cause the Church so much the town hall, which opens its doors and unusual corners of Toulouse. Hidden anxiety? exceptionally. He also enhanced the art details, secret anecdotes and little known Discover also how the Crusade launched of terracotta through new production treasures that are all waiting to be in 1209 redrew the borders of Occitania techniques in the heart of the city and at uncovered… whilst forcing the Church to establish a the church of Saint-Barthélemy. 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. € 126/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, © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin The tourist office of Toulouse Métropole Italian, Catalan, Russian, Chinese, Japanese has earned the Tourisme & Handicap label and Portuguese. and provides an offer that makes access Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more easier for people who are mentally and about the themes available (or visits to physically disabled or for those with other quarters and towns in the wider hearing impairments. urban area…). Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 13
VISITS AND WALKS A HALF-DAY TO DISCOVER THE CITY © D. Viet Visits with greater depth to learn everything about the city, sample typical products or admire the architecture brimming with history. © J. Soupene © D. Viet © D. Viet THE GOURMET WALK HISTORIC TOULOUSE RENAISSANCE AND PASTEL, THE GOLDEN AGE OF TOULOUSE Follow the trail through a market in Two complementary circuits to follow for Toulouse. When heritage visits combine half a day: an itinerary to discover aboard Firstly we can admire the beautiful with an opportunity to sample local your coach followed by a walking tour of buildings and mansion houses built by gastronomy, it creates a feast for the eyes the historic city centre. pastel merchants and then we explore and the taste buds! the Bemberg Foundation, a jewel of Renaissance architecture, and its collection of remarkable works. « from from from € 22/person € 13/person € 15/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. « Promotions department 14 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
VISITS AND WALKS A FULL DAY TO DISCOVER THE CITY Whether you are passionate about heritage, curious about science and aviation or a lover of local specialities, this range of flexible offers is sure to tempt you. © Voyages Duclos © Airbus SAS © X. Oudot MYTHICAL TOULOUSE TOULOUSE ESSENTIALS 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 h: visit the new hall of La Machine, a 10 h: Guided walking tour, 10 h: R ise above it all thanks to a guided 6,000 m 2 contemporary building "Great monuments of Toulouse". visit of Airbus. devoted to performance street arts. 12 h: Lunch at a restaurant in the city 12 h: Lunch at the Cité de l’Espace. 11 h: Track the Minotaur across the centre. 14 h: Take off on an exciting visit to the Runway of Giants and discover the 14 h: Visit the assembly lines of the A380 Cité de l’Espace! fascinating mechanical contraptions at the Airbus site. of the La Machine Company. 12 h: Lunch on site. from from 14 h: Panoramic tour of Toulouse aboard your coach to see all the essentials of € 57/person € 76/person the city. 17 h: Visit and gourmet stop at the Maison de la Violette. PRACTICAL INFO VALID FOR ALL 3 VISITS: from • Full day based on 30 people. € 59/person • 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. THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED! FULL DAY from Canal du Midi € 65/person and the great monuments 10 h: Accompanied by a guide, you will 14 h: To discover more about one of the set off for a tour aboard your coach. monuments of Toulouse, you can 12 h: Take the time to enjoy a lunch-cruise chose from among four themes to along the Canal du Midi, aboard the be explored during a one hour tour: © Adobe Stock - P. Pichard restaurant-boat L’Occitania. • the Capitole; • the basilica of Saint-Sernin; • the Jacobins Convent; • the Renaissance and the mansion houses. Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 15
HERITAGE AND CULTURE © D. Viet HERITAGE AND CULTURE THE UNMISSABLES In Toulouse, exceptional monuments sit alongside museums with collections that are rich and astonishing. Here are the sites not to be missed! MONUMENTS © J. Hilfiger - Adobe Stock © D. Viet 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 Promotions department 16 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
HERITAGE AND CULTURE THE MANSION HOUSES During the Renaissance and enriched by the pastel trade, the city witnessed the building © CRT Occitanie – P. Thébault 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. © D. Viet 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 © J. Hilfiger - Adobe Stock shared snap on social media! It is currently being restored and is due to reopen to the public in 2020. Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 17
HERITAGE AND CULTURE THE MUSEUMS © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin © Abattoirs © J.J. Ader THE AUGUSTINS MUSEUM LES ABATTOIRS MUSÉUM DE TOULOUSE MUSEUM OF FINE-ARTS MUSEUM OF MODERN AND The Muséum explores the relationships OF TOULOUSE CONTEMPORARY ART between humans, nature and the FRAC OCCITANIE TOULOUSE Housed within the former Augustins environment through its collections, Convent, it displays paintings and The city’s former abattoirs are now exhibitions, entertainments, as well as sculptures from the early Middle Ages to home to a museum boasting a unique its gardens in Borderouge. the first part of the 20th century. collection of more than 4,000 works of Tel. +33 5 67 73 84 84 contemporary art. In the process of being restored, please www.museum.toulouse.fr/welcome check in advance on reopening dates. Tel. +33 5 34 51 10 60 Tel. +33 5 61 22 21 82 www.lesabattoirs.org/en www.augustins.org/en/home © CRT Occitanie - P. Thébault © P. Daubert © D. Viet THE QUAI DES SAVOIRS THE ESPACE EDF BAZACLE THE BEMBERG FOUNDATION Dedicated to promoting and sharing The EDF hydroelectric plant is still in Housed within the Hotel d’Assézat, scientific culture, innovation and digital operation and offers free exhibitions, the foundation provides a panorama technologies, it offers exhibitions, events, a photo gallery, a fish ladder and a of Western art from the Middle Ages workshops, conferences, shows… panoramic terrace with unrivalled views right up to the 20th century, including an of the River Garonne. exceptional archive of works by Bonnard. Tel. +33 5 67 73 84 84 www.quaidessavoirs.fr Tel. +33 5 62 30 16 00 Tel. +33 5 61 12 06 89 www.bazacle.edf.com www.fondation-bemberg.fr/uk/home/ home.asp Promotions department 18 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
HERITAGE AND CULTURE © MSR – J.-F. Peiré © D. Rodriguez © L. Denous SAINT-RAYMOND MUSEUM MUSEUM OF VIEUX-TOULOUSE GEORGES-LABIT MUSEUM TOULOUSE MUSEUM ART FROM ASIA Installed in a 16 th century mansion OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANCIENT EGYPT house, this museum evokes the artistic This museum of art and of archaeology and historic past of the city through In a building with Moorish influences displays the vestiges of Toulouse from works of art and everyday objects. surrounded by a botanical garden, the the Roman and pre-Roman periods. The museum houses a collection of oriental Tel. +33 5 62 27 11 50 basement is a veritable archaeological site. art and Egyptian antiquities. www.toulousainsdetoulouse.fr Tel. +33 5 61 22 31 44 Tel. +33 5 31 22 99 80 www.saintraymond.toulouse.fr/Musee- www.museegeorgeslabit.fr Saint-Raymond-Antiquities-Museum-of- Toulouse_a1081.html © D. Chauvet - Milan presse © C. Sabatier © D. Viet THE CHÂTEAU D’EAU THE PAUL-DUPUY MUSEUM MATOU MUSEUM OF PRECIOUS ARTS THE TOULOUSE POSTER MUSEUM This is a truly quirky venue: after having filled the fountains of the city during the Set within a 17 century mansion house, th The poster as a piece of street art, the 19th century, it is currently a cultural space this museum presents its collections of popular art par excellence and accessible that is entirely devoted to photography. decorative and graphic arts, including to all, is showcased at this venue that hosts the largest collection of ancient clocks in several temporary exhibitions every year. Tel. +33 5 61 77 09 40 France. www.galeriechateaudeau.org/ Tel. +33 5 81 917 917 wp/?lang=en Closed for works in April or June 2019 www.matou.fr until early 2020. Tel. +33 5 31 22 95 40 www.ampdupuy.fr Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 19
HERITAGE AND CULTURE CULTURE AND GOING OUT © Siestes électroniques - C. Lange © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin THEATRE DU CAPITOLE Place du Capitole - Tel. +33 5 62 27 62 25 Contact for reservations: Christelle Combescot christelle.combescot@mairie-toulouse.fr. Orchestra: collectivites.onct@capitole.toulouse.fr. CONCERTS AND SHOWS Do you feel like a concert? A festival? An evening at the theatre? Theatre: collectivites.tc@capitole.toulouse.fr. Toulouse is… • around one hundred concerts every month; • every year more than sixty festivals covering every field of the arts; THE OFFERS YOU NEED! • unique events dedicated to Latin and Occitan cultures; • a circus scene that is renowned throughout the world An evening at the theatre (2nd globally in terms of the number of troops and artists). Package 1 Package 2 Les Siestes électroniques / Les 3 T / ¡Río Loco! / • Aperitif and drink. • Theatre du Capitole: The Casino-Theatre Barriere / TNT / The Marathon des mots / • At the theatre: play or show opera or ballet (depending The Métronum / The Zénith / The Halle aux grains / of your choice (depending on the programme). The Theatre Garonne / Cinespaña / The Theatre du Capitole / on the programme). • Dinner at the restaurant. The Theatre du Grand-Rond / Le Bikini / La Comédie de Toulouse. • Dinner at the restaurant: main course and dessert. BARS AND DISCOTHEQUES The list is available from the tourist office, as well as From € 70 to 95/person at www.toulouse-visit.com, in the “Enjoy a drink” and Depending on the package and show selected. “Going out” sections. DINNER-SHOWS Toulouse by night, Would you like a lively dinner? the city in light Find our selection of dinner-shows See the city differently for an evening: follow our visit at www.toulouse-visit.com, devoted to the illuminations of the monuments of Toulouse. in the “Restaurants” > “Cabaret” section. from GOOD TO KNOW € 198/group The last metro runs at 3 am on Friday and Saturday. (visit in the evening, based on 30 people). Self-service hire bikes are free for the first half-hour and are available 24 hours. Promotions department 20 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
HERITAGE AND CULTURE NEW FOR 2019 © J. Bover The Runway of Giants Two new sites that take you to the edge of adventure and dreams, on the very spot where the pioneers of Aéropostale took flight to Africa and South America. •A new cultural and touristic facility, the Halle de La Machine AND ALSO… opens its doors on 9th November 2018. It presents a stable of spectacular machines that were dreamed up and created by • The Rose Béton festival puts contemporary urban art in the François Delaroziere and the team at the La Machine Company spotlight in spring. through a permanent and living exhibition. Designed as an • The « Easter Island; the navel of the world? » expo takes place invitation to travel, the Halle de La Machine brings to life this until 30th June 2019 at Le Muséum, in collaboration with the extraordinary stable of machines before the visitor’s very eyes, Champollion Museum in Figeac and the Fenaille Museum in revealing their stories and legends. Most notably, it houses a Rodez. new creature that is singular and monumental: the Minotaur. • For the very first time in France, a digital trail opens this spring in the Toulouse Aerospace quarter (connected trail with an app • From 22 nd December 2018, the permanent exhibition The in this 4G quarter). Flight of the Pioneers, the remembrance space devoted to • April/May: the Postal Wagon (Runway of Giants) takes its place Aéropostale, showcases the history and the memories of on the railroad. the people who took part in this adventure through recitals, • The courtyard of the Jacobins is accessible to pedestrians. testimonials, objects and other features. Feel the sensations •D ecember: inauguration of the new Allées Jean-Jaurès. experienced by these pioneers and relive the exploits of the • Victor-Hugo square and the market get a makeover in the city era when the mail was sent from Toulouse to 8 countries over centre. 3 continents along the longest air route in the world. • The north of the île du Ramier becomes a new spot to enjoy a stroll following the renovation of its green spaces. © X. Oudot Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 21
HERITAGE 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 © D. Viet March: Toulouse Carnival © M. Chernov. April: Festival of flamenco May: European Museums Night © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin © Siestes électroniques - N. Wujek July: June: ¡Río Loco! festival The Siestes électroniques festival Promotions department 22 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
HERITAGE AND CULTURE © D. Viet 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. Consult the list of all the events at www.toulouse-visit.com. August: Toulouse Plages The Exhibitions © D. Viet © P. S. Huard to remember •F rom 22nd February 22nd September « Age of Classics! Antiquity in pop culture », the Saint-Raymond Museum. • April « A prison in Toulouse » by Pierre Lasry, Courtyard of Saint-Michel prison. Opening of the Digital Cabins, with digital artist Pierre Giner, Quai des savoirs. • From April to April 2020 September: October: « Moon II – lets go back! » Piano aux Jacobins festival Toulouse Métropole Marathon at the Cité de l’espace. • From 12th April to 15th September © Ville de Toulouse - P. Nin « Cappiello, Master of the Poster » at the MATOU. • From May to October Sculptures by Lionel Sabatté (nomadic art centre), Jardin des plantes, followed in October/November by an exhibition of drawings by Lionel Sabatté at the Monument to the Glory of the Resistance. November: • From 19th October 2018 to 10th March Lumière sur le Quai illuminations « The classroom! », a nostalgic look back at school desks. © C. Sabatier • From October to June 2020 « Extinction », the Museum of Toulouse. Decembe: Christmas Market Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 23
ALL 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! NEW FOR 2019 © M. Huynh The Runway of Giants This unique cultural hub brings together two new sites at the former runway of Aéropostale. The Flight of the Pioneers is a remembrance site dedicated to the airline company that brought about the birth of Air France. Here we can explore the beginnings of the aeronautical adventure of Toulouse. 6, rue Jacqueline Auriol – Toulouse www.lenvol-des-pionniers.com/en/ © X. Oudot THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED! Toulouse with your head in the stars • Morning: guided visit of Airbus. • Midday: lunch at the Cité de l’Espace. • Afternoon: discover the Cité de l’Espace theme park. from € 76/person Promotions department 24 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
ALL ABOUT AIR AND SPACE © 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 thanks aeronautics, closely linked to the history this 7,000 m² edifice dedicated to the to 2,500 m 2 of interactive exhibitions. of Toulouse, and make the most of a unique history of aviation houses an exceptional Train like an astronaut with a moon walk historic visit behind the scenes at Airbus. collection: iconic aircraft, scale models, a simulator and rotational seat, and then Let’s Visit Airbus offers four visitor circuits large historic fresco… Step aboard some discover the life size space rockets in the lasting 1h30, which may be combined: legendary aircraft: Concorde, an Airbus gardens. With the IMAX® 3D cinema on • Airbus discovery: A300B with a glass floor or even the a giant screen and and the next generation Behind the scenes at a test flight; Super Guppy. Interactive themed spaces interactive planetarium in place since 2017, •P anoramic: also await you: build an airplane, discover you will become special guests on a journey Discover the sites by coach ; what happens behind the scenes on a to the edge of the cosmos. • Green Visit: flight, delve into aeronautical archaeology Avenue Jean-Gonord - Toulouse The Eco-friendly approach of Airbus ; and try the brand new A380 flight Tel. +33 5 67 22 23 24 •A irbus A350XWB: simulator. standard@cite-espace.com The latest generation of aircraft. Rue Roger-Béteille - Blagnac Rue Roger-Béteille - Blagnac Tel. +33 5 34 39 42 00 Tel. +33 5 34 39 42 00 www.musee-aeroscopia.fr/en taxiway.resa@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 taxiway.resa@manatour.fr www.manatour.fr/en Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 25
FROM 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 Visits with commentary Unique in Toulouse, the only Just a few minutes from the of Toulouse along the River Garonne and boat-restaurant cruise to open centre of Toulouse, set off These little trains offer two cir- Canal du Midi allow you to all year round, L’Occitania in a little group for a cruise cuits of 35 minutes : « Garonne explore Toulouse and its most lets you step aboard for a along the Canal du Midi for and the great monuments » « beautiful monuments. few hours of relaxation and a moment of relaxation and and « Canal du Midi », to disco- gastronomy along the Canal historic discovery as you try ver the sites that have forged du Midi. your hand at sailing a barge. the reputation of Toulouse. THE VISITS FULL DAY from A Toulouse custom THAT YOU NEED! € 51/person worth adopting: at the end of the after- Authentic Toulouse Based on 30 pers. 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. « Promotions department 26 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
TOULOUSE, CAPITAL OF WINES OF THE SOUTH WEST 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. Fronton wine tour Discovery workshops Tastings in the city Visit the famous vineyards of the South- and tastings centre: wine cellars West and a wine estate, followed by a and wine bars VINOLOGIA tasting. Tel. +33 6 47 66 29 46 CHAI VINCENT Reservations essential p.bonno@orange.fr 38, rue d’Astorg - Toulouse at +33 5 62 07 05 04 www.cours-oenologie-vinologia.fr Tel. +33 5 61 12 34 51 Departures: allées Jean-Jaurès, www.chai-vincent.fr TANNINS ET BOUQUETS place d’Arménie - Toulouse chaivincent-boutique@orange.fr 13, chemin de la Beauté - Lespinasse (minimum 8 people) Tel. +33 6 07 91 23 56 CÔTÉ VIN www.citytour-toulouse.com www.tannins-et-bouquets.com 37, rue Boulbonne - Toulouse Pinazel contact@tannins-et-bouquets.com Tel. +33 5 34 44 95 89 TIBO VINO LAGRÉZETTE TOULOUSE 11 circuits in which to discover the South- 1, bd Jean Rivet - Blagnac 2, rue du Rempart- West through its gastronomy and wines. Tel. +33 6 32 02 43 74 Saint-Étienne - Toulouse Departures: Toulouse. www.tibovino.com Tel. +33 5 62 89 72 04 reservations@pinazel.com tibovino@tibovino.com Tel. +33 6 27 99 14 57 N° 5 WINE BAR www.pinazel.com THE AUTRES VIGNES WINE CELLAR 5, rue de la Bourse - Toulouse 5, rue Maury - Toulouse Tel. +33 5 61 38 44 51 Tel. +33 5 34 26 31 73 n.busson@autresvignes.fr VIN SUR 20 www.autresvignes.fr 9, av. Camille-Pujol - Toulouse Tel. +33 6 82 08 89 10 Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 27
TRY OUT THE CITY! © Yvon - Adobe Stock TRY OUT THE CITY! Don’t simply visit Toulouse: live it to the full! Gastronomy, workshops, gardening: pick the activities you would like to take part in. 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 >>> Visit of the mansion houses A tour guide will take you into the historic centre in search of the ©G. Martin mansion houses of the 15th and 16th centuries. >>> Pastel dyeing Demonstration of pastel dyeing with a master dyer…then it is your turn to dip your fingers into the blue bowl! DAY 2 – SAVE-ET-GARONNE • NIGHT In a traditional farm with earth walls. Flavours and colours • MORNING Day 1: Choose between: from >>> Cookery workshop € 66/person A session preparing foie gras with Chef Benoît Fontorbes, followed by a tasting. Duration: one day. >>> Pottery workshop Based on 10 people. After a demonstration of turning by ceramist Sylvie Laurens, create your own cold clay models that you can take home as a souvenir. Day 2: from • LUNCH AT LEISURE € 94/person • AFTERNOON Depending on choice of workshop. >>> Château de Launac Duration: one night and one day. Exploration of this brick edifice and its imposing dungeon from the Based on 10 people. 12th century in the company of the venue’s proprietors. Promotions department 28 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
TRY OUT THE CITY! WORKSHOPS ON THE 5 SENSES 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 n.busson@autresvignes.fr Tel. +33 5 62 13 56 00 Tel. : +33 5 61 47 71 23 www.autresvignes.fr parfums-berdoues arnaud.marty @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 © Jour de nuit - Florian Calas EMMANUELLE, € 180/group MANON AND PATRICE Guided visit in the week. 16/04/2016 « Posted on our web site. Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 29
TRY OUT THE CITY! WORKSHOPS ON VIOLET AND PASTEL © AHPY – A. Hardouin © K. Lhémon 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. With the discovery workshop (1h30 to 2h) you can get to know A barge on the Canal du Midi, pastel and attend a demonstration of dyeing. You will dye a opposite 3, boulevard Bonrepos -Toulouse. variety of textiles and leave with a Cheche scarf dyed during Tel. +33 5 61 80 75 02 the workshop. violette@lamaisondelaviolette.com www.lamaisondelaviolette.com Groups welcome: from 10 to 15 people. AHPY Créations Bleu de Pastel. Extra Info 89, rue du Caillou gris - Toulouse. Tel. +33 5 62 791 791 The violet is the emblematic flower of Toulouse, and www.ahpy.eu « pastel is a plant used for dyeing that brought wealth www.teindreaveclepastel.com to the Ville Rose during the Renaissance. The visitor’s opinion Special mention goes to our guide who really captivated us with her detailed explanations and knowledge. All the other from people involved were no less THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED! interesting, and what can I say € 60/group about the mansion houses we Pastel blue Based on 10 people. visited other than that they were sublime! Proof of that is This guided visit devoted to pastel leads you through the narrow streets of the that the 2h30 visit flew by. historic centre in search of the mansion houses built during the Golden Age of Toulouse by pastel merchants. LAURENCE At the Hôtel Delfau, attend a demonstration of dyeing and take part in a workshop. There will follow an initiation into the current uses of pastel, with a session to explore its cosmetic properties. In partnership with La Fleurée de Pastel and Graine de Pastel. 09/06/2018 visit « Bleu pastel ». Posted on our web site. « Promotions department 30 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
ACTIVE AND SPORTY © D. Viet 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 © Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées - P. Thébault 16, chemin de la Loge - Toulouse Tel. +33 5 61 55 30 80 or + 33 6 24 01 32 23 contact@cktoulousain.fr Aviron Toulousain Allée Fernand-Jourdant - Toulouse Tel. +33 5 61 52 71 02 aviron-toulousain@wanadoo.fr TAKE THE PLUNGE! 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. from © D. Viet € 47/person Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 31
ACTIVE AND SPORTY ON THE PITCH © D. Viet TEAM BUILDING RUGBY LEAGUE Arnauné des Minimes Stadium - Toulouse Tel. +33 5 34 39 42 10 manatech.receptif@manatour.fr www.manatour.fr/en Get to grips with rugby league thanks to Toulouse Olympique XIII. On the programme: workshops on the pitch (passing, tackling, themed matches…), first © Mercure Golf de Seilh 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. THE STAGE RUGBY CHALLENGE Golf courses Tel. +33 6 18 24 35 27. Among the many golf courses of the inscription@stagerugby.com www.stagerugby.com region, seven are located within the greater Toulouse area: 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. The lively workshops Golf club de Toulouse (18-hole). are based on rugby and its values, highlighting the different positions across the pitch. Tel. +33 5 61 73 45 48 www.golfclubdetoulouse.fr • Unlimited numbers from 12 participants. Exclusiv Golf de Toulouse Seilh (Two 18-hole courses). Tel. +33 5 62 13 14 14 www.exclusivgolf-toulouse-seilh.fr Golf de la Ramée (18-hole and 9-hole compact). Tel. +33 5 61 07 09 09 THE VISIT THAT YOU NEED! http://jouer.golf/toulouse-la-ramee Come on Stade! Golf de Téoula (18-hole). Tel. +33 5 61 91 98 80 For a visit that is 100% rugby, head for the Ernest-Wallon stadium: http://jouer.golf/toulouse-teoula go behind the scenes and discover the training areas, the stands and Golf de Palmola (18-hole). the dugouts, the trophies… Tel. +33 5 61 84 20 50 from www.golfdepalmola.com € 180/group Golf Estolosa (9-hole). Tel. +33 5 62 18 84 00 www.estolosa.fr Golf Saint-Gabriel (two courses: 9-hole and 6-hole compacts). Tel. +33 5 61 84 16 65 golfstgabriel@orange.fr Promotions department 32 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
ACTIVE AND SPORTY 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. Où trouver un vélo ? 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 two www.velo.toulouse.fr Tel. +33 5 62 48 60 40 wheeled discovery of the historic or 62, avenue des États-Unis - Toulouse centre, the banks of the Garonne and Indigo weel Tel. +33 5 61 25 91 99 the canals. Admire the main monu- Self-service bike hire scheme www.recycles.fr ments of the city and the Saint-Étienne that can be used simply by quarter as you enjoy the gardens and downloading the Indigo Weel app. 2 Roues vertes the magnificent viewpoints. www.indigoweel.com/en Hire of electric bikes. from 185, avenue des États-Unis - Toulouse La Maison du vélo Bike hire for the city Tel. +33 9 50 21 30 98 € 180/group www.2rouesvertes.fr and cycling tourism. • Guided visit lasting 2 hours. « CVL Off Road • Up to 15 people. 12, boulevard Bonrepos - Toulouse Tel. +33 5 34 40 64 72 Trails and rallies on electric • Bikes extra. www.maisonduvelotoulouse.com and vintage bikes. Tel. + 33 6 18 04 59 97 Altermove caroline@cvloffroad.com Hire of electric bikes. Le VélOtrement 9, rue Rivals - Toulouse The visitor’s opinion Tel. +33 5 61 23 49 76 Tours on electric bikes. www.altermove.com 15, allées Forain-François- Ultra-cool visit along the canal Verdier - Toulouse and in the centre, interesting Tel. + 33 6 75 61 14 92 presentations and friendly À vélo www.levelotrement.com guide. Perfect for an alternative Bike hire on the Canal du Midi way to see the city! (Ramonville). JOAK Tel. +33 6 77 03 24 87 www.avelo31.fr/english/ 16/05/2016 Posted on our web site. « Information and reservations: the inbound department Tel. +33 5 61 11 02 30 / visites@toulouseatout.com 33
INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS © G. Martin 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 h: Set off for a fun trip aboard a Gyropod through the city. 11 h: Stroll through Victor-Hugo market for an immersion into the local ambiance of Toulouse. 12 h: Lunch at a restaurant situated above the market where you can sample local products (cassoulet, smoked duck breast, Bigorre black pork…). 14 h: Start of a treasure hunt through Toulouse for would-be detectives, or a © D. Viet flight simulator session at Airbus for more adventurous types. 17 h: Head for the Terre de Pastel complex for a visit to the museum followed by a dyeing workshop. 20 h: Dinner on the Place du Capitole. SATURDAY 9 h: Breakfast at a terrace on the banks of the Garonne. 10 h: Discover Toulouse on an open-top minibus or little tourist train. © G. Martin 12 h: Gourmet lunch at a tea room in a little Toulouse square. 14 h: 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 A380. 18 h: Short stop at the Maison de la Violette for a gourmet treat. 20 h: Dinner at a brasserie in the city centre. SUNDAY 9 h: Morning at the Cité de l’Espace to uncover the mysteries of the Universe. © G. Martin 12 h: Lunch on site at the Astronaut’Café. 14 h: Step aboard for a cruise along the Garonne or Canal du Midi. Promotions department 34 Tel. +33 5 81 31 30 26 / +33 5 67 20 26 56 / promotion@toulouseatout.com
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