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Blog from Toulouse
Hello everybody,
At first i would like to introduce myself, my name is Franck, i'm 48 years old and i live in my hometown in France, in Toulouse.
I'm writing to you because i have made the decision to create a blog about Touolouse because i deeply love my city and i want you to discover it.
In this blog, you will find articles about different subjects, photos, videos and a timetable where to find the most important events that take place in Toulouse.
Trust me, i will make this blog as lively and interactive as possible.
Have fun discovering my city and i hope that my blog will make you want to come and visit Toulouse as soon as possible.
Hugs and kisses FRANCK.
My philosophy has always been: " Enjoy life to the fullest!". I would discribe myself as very sensitive, emphatic and outgoing person who cares a lot of about other people. I'm passionnate about art and different cultures, which i conside to be an enrichment for my personality.
And foremost of all, i love people and i love sharing my thoughts and feelings with them. I have already been travelling a lot and i have seen and learned so much during these travels.
I love sport. I used to play handball and do athletics and i often play tennis.
Is is important to me to take care of my body and my soul. I hope you will enjoy my blog!.
Maybe, we will run into each other during your visit to Toulouse.
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Practicals Informations
Space City: Amusement Park.
Av. Jean Gonord 31 500 Toulouse.
Amusement Park dedicated to Space.
Open every day from 9h30 to 18h.
Museum des Augustins:
21, rue de Metz 31 000 Toulouse.
Temporarily close partial opening in summer 2023.
Jacobin convent:
Place des Jacobins 31 000 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday from 10h to 18h.
Museum Aeroscopia:
1 All. Turcat 31 700 Toulouse.
Museum who you can discover the story of the civil aviation von Toulouse. Many planes are on display.
Open every days from 9h30 to 18h.
Airbus factory tour:
All. André Turcat 31 700 Blagnac.
Open every day except Sunday from 9h to 18h.
Various tours of the Airbus complex are offered.
L'envol des pionniers/ Airmail Museum
Story of the aviator Saint-Exupery.
6, rue Jacqueline Auriol 31 400 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday from 10h to 18h.
Halle the Machine
3, avenue de l'Aérodrome de Montaudran 31 400 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday from 10h to 18h.
Creation of articulated machine, Street Show.
Marché Victor Hugo:
Pl. Victor Hugo 31 000 Toulouse.
Largest covered market of the city.
Many nice restaurants all around.
Many excellent food shops.
Organization of a night to come and taste the products of the market in a festive atmosphere.
Marché des Carmes:
4, Place des Carmes 31 000 Toulouse.
Covered market.
Organization of a night to come and taste products of the market in a festive atmosphere.
Marché Saint_Cyprien:
The smallest covered market in Toulouse.
There is a bit of a village atmosphere.
But there are all the products you can look for.
Organization of a night to taste the products of the market in a festive atmosphere.
The funerary basilica of Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines:
12, place Saint-Pierre 31 000 Toulouse.
Museum des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy
13, rue de la Pleau 31 000 Toulouse
Open Monday through Friday from 10h to 18h..
Museum des Abattoirs: Contemporary Art.
76, All. Charles de Fitte 31 300 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday and Tuesday from 12h to 18h.
Natural History Museum:
35, All. Jules Guesde 31 000 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday from 10h to 18h.
Toulouse Sports Palace.
3, rue Pierre Laplace.
KALINKA Toulouse: Bar/dinnerborn a spectacle, with among others transformists.
10 and 10bis Rue des Teinturiuers 31 300 Toulouse.
Museum Georges-Labit
17, rue du Japon 31 400 Toulouse.
Temporarily close.
Casino Barrière:
18, chemin de la Loge 31 400 Toulouse.
Games, shows, bars and restaurants.
9 a.m to 4 a.m daily.
Infos: casinosbarriere.com
ZENITH de Toulouse:
11, avenue Raymond Badiou 31 300 Toulouse.
Salle de concert.
Program to see on the website.
Salle de Concert le BIKINI
Parc technologique du Canal, Rue Théodore Monod
31 520 Ramonville-Saint-Agne
Auditorium with 200 to 1500 seats.
Fabulous acoustics.
Many large groups have performed in BIKINI for the friendly side of the hall and the quality of the sound.
Hôtel d'Assézat
Place d'Assézat 31 000 Toulouse.
Collection Fondation Georges Bemberg
Temporarily close.
Museum Saint-Raymond
Roman and Gallic art exhibition.
1 ter, Place Saint-Sernin 31 000 Toulouse.
Open every day except Monday from 10h to 18h.
Carmelite Chapel von Toulouse:
1, rue de Périgord 31 000 Toulouse
Baragnon cross area:
24, rue Croix Baragnon 31 000 Toulouse.
Of private mansion of 19eme century.
The Comedy of the Rose Garden.
156, bis Avenue de Lavaur 31 500 Toulouse.
Theater.
MEET TOULOUSE Exhibition Center:
The program will be updated on the blog.
Toulouse Stadium.
1 All. Gabriel Biénès 31,000 Toulouse.
Water tower Gallery: Le Chateau d'eau:
1 Place Laganne 31 300 Toulouse.
Photography exhibition.
Open every day except Monday from 13h to 19h.
La Cinémathèque de Toulouse
60, rue du Taur 31 000 Toulouse.
Library with many films from all countries.
In summer, outdoor cinema in the courtyard of the building.
Capitol Theater:
Place du Capitole, the program will be updated in the blog.
The Grain Market: La Hall aux grains:
1, Place Dupuy 31 000 Toulouse.
La program will be updated in the blog.
Stade Ernest-Wallon: Stadium MatchTOulousain, Rugby.
114, rue des Troènes 31 200 Toulouse.
ZOO African Safari:
41, rue des Landes 31 830 Plaisance-du-Touch.
Open: from 01/10 to 31/03 from 10h to,18h
from 01/04 to 30/09 from 9h30 to 19h30
Zoo to do, more than 600 animals present and a route by car to start the visit.
Program: zoo-africansafari.com
Garonne Theater Toulouse.
1, av. of the water tower 31 300 Toulouse.
3 T Theater:
CoffeeTheater, 40, rue Gabriel Péri 31 000 Toulouse.
Blue lemon: Café-Théatre.
18, rue des Paradoux 31 000 Toulouse.
Espace du Bazacle in Toulouse:
Exhibition space, visit to the hydraulic factory and in the summer presence of the magnificent tavern that I see recommends.
Address: 11 Quai Saint-Pierre 31 000 Toulouse.
Odyssud performance hall in Blagnac:
Performance hall of all kinds with 800 seats Blagnac in the suburbs of Toulouse.
Address: 4 rue du Parc 31 706 Blagnac Cedex.
TNT: Théâtre de la Cité Toulouse:
1, rue pierre Baudis 31 000 Toulouse.
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie:
For families sports and points and cultural activities .
The parent's cabin at the Roof Toulouse.
A daycare area and there for children.
Qualified coaches provide lessons.
Yoga, sophrology, Pilates, dance and many other things.
Information: Facebook Les Halles de la Cartoucherie.
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie:
Every Wenesday, Pepper air, brings the spotlight on the electronic music scene in Toulouse..
Free entry, for DJs, from 6pm. to 9pm.
Creator Sundays: Saint-Pierre Square from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Handmade 31”.
comefind this designer market, for the dates of season 204.
April 14/28, 2024.
05/12/2024.
06/16/2024.
July 7/21, 2024.
August 4/8, 2024.
September 1/15, 2024.
6/10/2024.
November 17/30, 2024.
1/12/2024.
Decoration, Textiles, photos, jewelry, ceramics and children's world.
Sundays in Saint-Pierre Square from 10 a.m.
until 7 p.m.
Facebook: Handmade 31
Contact : asso.faitmain31@gmail.com
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie:
To Monday per month.
Reading meeting fir the yougest with the association " Lire et faire lire 31.
Start of these workshops pn Monday November 20 from 5 pm.
Free.
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie: Of the hous of Cop'Cop grocery store.
Place an order for your farm lockers and come and collect them as soon as they are ready.
Cheese, meat, fruits and vegetables.
Fresh local produce from producers within a maximum radius of 50km around Toulouse.
Not to be missed in Toulouse: A market of creative artisans on rue du Taur in Toulouse.
Les Créas Taur is a creators' market, 10 to 15 exhibitors who will offer you quality creations...no Made in China here!!!
They are located on Fridays at the Toulouse cinematheque, rue du Taur.
An orchestra comes around 6 p.m. to set the mood!!!
You will be able to discover all areas of creation.
The market takes place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Next dates coming soon!!! .
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie: The association " Là " is organizing for the first time ebents aroud four pillars: Art, initiative, proximity and humanitarian.
Free from 3pm. to 9pm.
Informations: https://bit.ly/laprem-hdlc
Les HALLES de la Cartoucherie: Opening of the performance hall.
In spring 2024..
Les Halles la Cartoucherie not to be missed "This is BACHATA":
This event will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM.
From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., you will be immersed in the world of BACHATA!!!
There will be a dress code coming...
Dance classes of different levels will be offered:
8 p.m./9 p.m. BEGINNER PROGRESSIVE COURSE
9 p.m./10 p.m./ INTERMEDIATE COURT
10pm/1am BACHATA SOCIAL EVENING
Attention payment in cash and arrive 15 minutes before your class!!!!
Address: Les Halles de la Cartoucherie, 9 rue Thomas Dupuy 31 300 Toulouse.
Flea market of Allées François Verdier Toulouse: Antiques-Brocante.
Not to be missed this weekend, the flea market is back.
100 merchantsprofessionals and presence of two trucks to cater for you.
Assholetact:brocante-les-allees.com
Facebook :Flea market les Allées
Not to be missed in Toulouse and to do with the family: “The Mini-Golf at the Toulouse racecourse!!!.
And yes, at the Cépières racecourse in Toulouse, there is more than just the racetrack!!! .
It's a completely innovative concept...a Mini-Golf on a Golf course.
Accessible to everyone from 5 years old and all the equipment is provided, you just need your sneakers.
You have two formulas:
The 9-hole Mini Golf which lasts around 1 hour.
The 18-hole Mini Golf which lasts around 2 hours.
Birthday packages are available!!!! .
Address: 4 chemin des races 31 100 Toulouse.
Telephone: 07/84/45/70/29
Email: gvdc31@gmail.com
Opening: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sophie Durand's "Happy People Toulouse" association:
Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Language tea room and snack, at "DIPS'S TEA". (28, rue Pharaon 31 000 Toulouse).
Come and speak all the languages you know how to speak, in a warm place, this tea room will offer you succulent pastries and tasty drinks.
But also cold drinks, tea, coffee, ice cream.
Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Welcoming new arrivals to Toulouse.
(Le Cactus Live, 13 bd Lascrosses 31 000 Toulouse).
This association facilitates meetings and allows its members to practice all languages.
Website : https://www.happypeople.fr.nf/
Facebook : https://www.happypeople.biz.st/
Notice to ALL: The hills of “Pech David” are getting a makeover!!! .
It is a place which is located in Toulouse at a height of 258m2.
France's longest cable car from Toulouse passes above this area.
It is one of the best placed points to observe Toulouse, the view is magnificent.
I must admit, however, the location left something to be desired.
Toulouse Town Hall has taken the lead and started a first development which calls for others and which will be ready this spring.
“Pech David” will become a place for observation, leisure, relaxation, games and picnics for all, in an improved setting!!! .
For this year are planned:
You can benefit from picnic areas and three fields for playing pétanque.
An orientation table will also be made available to you, to be able to observe this magnificent view of Toulouse in good conditions.
Finally, new plantings have taken place for the beauty of the site and accessibility to PNR is possible.
Here are my buts, I think that rediscovering “Pech David” will become a necessity!!! .
The restaurant “chez Loustic” in Toulouse.
To discover this restaurant received the “Bib Gourmand” from the 2024 Michelin guide.
Menu that changes every week, always the choice between fish and meat and a vegetarian menu.
In the evening, it's time for original, artisanal products and a beautiful menu from local winegrowers.
The atmosphere is clearly marked as "modern bistro".
Address : 19 place de l’Estrapade 31 300 Toulouse.
Telephone: 05/62/76/35/68
Contact : contact@chez-loustic.fr
A fun way to see Toulouse from the sky: Take the Toulouse cable car.
It is the largest cable car in France at 3,000 meters.
It serves three stations: Oncopole (149m), Rangueil Hospital (229m) and Paul Sabatier University (158m).
You will be transported in glass cabins with 34 seats which will allow you to observe in complete tranquility a magnificent view of Toulouse from the sky!!! .
If you ever come to visit Toulouse, don't miss this great experience.
Opening of a new Japaneses restaurant in toulouse the " Susanoo ".
You will immerse yourseulf directly in the atmosphere of the land of the Rising Sun, with breathtaking decoration !!! .
Decoration inspired by the cities of Tokyo and Kyoto.
To eat : Ramen, Yakitori, tempura ou udon.
Be careful, no sushi, only traditional hot Japanese dishes..
Adress : 7 rue Rémuzat 31 000 Toulouse.
Contact : susanoofrance@gmail.com
Link : linktr.ee//susanoo_toulouse
Phone : 09.60.00.03.14.
Opening of a new tea room: Le Blossom Coffee.
A stone's throw from Place SAINT-SERNIN.
Run by young 27-year-old entrepreneur, passionate about Japan and Korea.
She offers " Fluffy Pancakes " a kind of pancakes with airy textures from Japan.
There is a terrace, you can taste savory and sweet dishes and fresh products are offered to you . A large choise of tea will be offered to you.
Adress: 11, rue des trois renards 31 000 TOULUSE.
One hour from Toulouse: Come and discover Paris in miniature.
He is an enthusiast who reproduced Paris and all its emblematic monuments in miniature.
It is located in the village of Vaissac in Tarn-et-Garonne.
All this is the fruit of 14 years of hard work.
At nightfall, little Paris lights up for the pleasure of your eyes.
I personally did it on a beautiful sunny day and I don't regret it.
Address: Le Petit-Paris 3225, route des Teularios VAISSAC
Barely 20 minutes from TOULOUSE: Opening of a new archaeological museum. “The Cartailhac Museum”.
You will be able to admire fascinating Neolithic remains discovered in the town over the years.
These remains date from 5000 to 3500 BCE.
There we discover around twenty burials and nearly a hundred heated stone ovens.
The magnificently wooded park is 7000m2 and will offer you an immersive experience.
Address: Rue Emile Cartailhac 31 270 Villeneuve-Tolosane.
In Toulouse: Wine tasting based on the 5 senses in unusual places in Toulouse.
Tasting on six wines from the Le Fort estate in Aude thanks to the organization of workshops.
Since October 2023.
For 3 hours and group between 5 and 10 people.
In space HarryCrow : Saturday from 5 pm. to 8pm..
Adresse : 3, rue Saint-Ursule 31 000 Toulouse.
At the Le Fort estate : Sondays from 3pm to 6 pm.
Contact : https://leparfumdesanthocyanes.fr/
Not to be missed, just 30 minutes from Toulouse: ASSOCIATION DU REFUGE DES TORTUES.
This place for the whole family is open from April 1 to October 31, even on public holidays.
It is a center for environmental education and the study of turtles.
Come and discover more than 1,000 turtles from 30 different species!!! .
Guides will provide guided tours.
Address : 2920 Route de Paulhac 31 660 Bessières.
Contact : refugedestortoises@gmail.com
Telephone : 05/32/53/67/35
The Stade Toulousain Rugby Team opens large new café in downtown Toulouse:
Opening of a large café brasserie on Deceùber 15, 2023
Adress: 58, boulevard Lazare-Carnot 31 000 Toulouse.
Magnificent interior decor planned which will honor the men and women who make the " Stade Toulousain " .
A reel sports bar: You can eat and drink on site, while watching matches. In fact there will be screens in every corner of the retaurant.
Opening of a new restaurant with a very new concept: in Saint-Martin-du-Touch : " Le Cockpit "
You eat in a real airplane cabin, with window, real seat, stewardess carts and Boardind passes over wine bottles.
The owners are a Franco-Mexican couple and it shows on the plates.
The journey continues on the plate with very varied dishes.
The room has 30 seats so reservations are recommended.
Contact: www.cockpittoulouse.com
Not to be missed in Toulouse: 11th AFRICLAP FILM FESTIVAL 2024-TOULOUSE:
This event will take place at Pathé Wilson from 07/11/24 8 p.m. to 16/11/24 10 p.m.
On the program:
Films never seen before in France, encounters, musical vibrations borrowed from Portuguese-speaking cultures.
More detailed information directly on the festival website!!!!.
Address: Pathé Wilson, 2 place du Président Thomas Wilson 31 000 Toulouse.
Want to eat in a starred restaurant in Toulouse:
The restaurant " le Sept " by Guillaume Mombroisse which has one star.
L'Auberge de la Forge " from Théo Fernandez, also a star , for the first time !!!.
A former student of Toulouse high school, having spent 10 years in major Parisian restaurants, he decided to open his restaurant with his wife...A great reward.
The restaurant itinerary of " Michel Sarran " , our great local chef, one star.
The restaurant ' Les Jardins de L'Opéra " which is located at Place du Capitole, the one star at 1, place du Capitole 31 000 Toulouse.
Restaurant " L'Hedone " one star in Toulouse.
Open from Tuesday evening
The chef is one other than " Balthazar Gonzales " who obtained his first star in 2020.
Adress :2 impasse Saint-Felix 31 400 Toulouse.
The restaurant the " Py'R " which is the only one in Toulouse to have two stars and which is run by the young chef :" Pierre Lambinon " .
In Toulouse: Reopening of the Guignette “LA Centrale”.
This tavern is located on the island of Woodpigeon and occupies a former hydroelectric plant !! .
They have been open all summer since June 4.
It is in the woods, magnificent setting and mastered cooking.
There is also a more festive bar area.
Possibility of having an all-you-can-eat Brunch every Sunday!!! .
A giant screen will allow you to follow: Euro football, the Olympics and rugby sevens.
Some evenings on the program:
Tropical evening, designer market, Gin Tonic evening....
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Reservation : 05/61/73/82/31
For students : A new Hotel " Le SOCIAL HUB about Compans Caffarelli.
354 rooms, 4 stars, for students but also the general public.
Rooftop with swimming pool, restaurant 7 days a week, breakfeast, buffet, dinner.
Gym, coworking and meeting room.
Game of pétanque possibility in the patio.
Party for Christmas and DJ evening 7.
Adress : 1, rue de Sébastopol 31 000 Toulouse.
Contact : https://www.thesocialhub.co/fr/manger-et-boire/
05.82.88.10.60.
New small garden in Toulouse, which makes its charm not to be missed:
At the back of Saint-Etienne Cathedral is the Saint-Anne chapel and it is its courtyard which has been greened.
Once again, this clearly shows that Toulouse is a city to discover, it will not be offered to you.
A work of art by “Jennifer Caubet” allows water to be recovered.
The Saint-Anne chapel, built in the 19th century, has been completely renovated and you can see it!! .
It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 2021.
In a Carmes district: A new gourmet table " Les Fines Gueules ".
Opening on November 7, 2023.
The team is the same as the previous restaurant, with significant reinforcement, a player from Stade Toulousain in charge of communication.
Fresh and local product.
Cuisine with Asian influence, in a friendly atmosphere.
Also find local dishes.
Place : Les Fines Gueules.
Adress: 43, rue du Languedoc 31 000 Toulouse.
Website: https://les-fines-gueules.fr/
Do not missed: A new Pillon's flagship store opens at the Place du Capitole.
Date to be conformed.
The store is going to locate between Oxybul and the restaurant the Bigbent.
A stone's throw from the Capitol: come and taste the cocktails of the best worker in France.
The first boutique dedicated to grandpa cocktails will open its doors on December 15, 2023..
The store is located at 20, rue des Lois 31 000 Toulouse.
Alexis Taoufiq is in charge.
Classic cocktails will be offered to you, but others will be revosoted or created.
You can also buy bottles of cocktails nearby.
Please note the store is closed from Sunday to Tuesday morning inclusive.
Not to be missed 20 minutes from Toulouse: New concept in the magnificent Bouconne forest “Bootcamp Toulouse”.
It is an obstacle course and calls for team cohesion.
It will be launched from March 25, 2024.
It will take place more precisely in the Mérevielle woods next to the Bouconne forest.
Please note: You must book for groups of 10 people minimum for 2 hours or half a day and you will be supervised by professionals.
Course for all levels, adaptation according to your physical abilities.
Info: bootcamp-toulouse.fr
Opening of a Japanese bistro the " Izakaya " :
It is the " Yoshi soshi " restaurant prsent for 20 years in Toulouse which is the author..
Small bar xith immersive decor and breathtaking view of the Augustin Museum.
It is a real Dojo with 50 seats, Open seven days a week and only in the evening from 6 pm .
The decoration immediately immerses you in the Japanese atmosphere, including many colorful neon light.
We can drink : Beer asahi, sakésand cocktails made from lychees.
We can eat : Japanese Tapas, sushi, makis, sashimis and Dojo makis which are large makis very worked with eel or salmon.
From February the establishment will be festive with a DJ present from Thurday to Satruday evning.
Adress: 13 rue Alsace-Loraine 31 000 Toulouse.
Don't miss: Opening in Toulouse of a store of the German brand of household appliances in the range: "MIELE":
The opening is planned for spring "endApril beginning May ".
The premises will be completely renovated and will have a surface area of 70 m2.
All the brand's worlds will be represented: vacuum cleaner, laundry care, washing machine, dishwasher, cooking, cold, coffee machine...
Address : 10 rue, Croix-Baragnon 31000 Toulouse.
Want a sporting activity on Sunday: “ALTISSIMO PORTET ROOM”.
With more than 2,400 m2 of climbing, this Toulouse gym is one of the largest in France.
Open 7 days a week,even Sunday from 9 a.m.
You can practice bouldering, speed and rope climbing whatever your level.
Address :37 avenue de Larrieu, Toulouse.
Phone : 05/61/51/76/21
Le " Satch " The ambiance jazz vault in 20 .
A cigar smoker, old whiskey and particulary old school decor.
In the second part of the evening a rather electro swing atmosphere.
Cocktails will be offered to us but especially whiskey, vodka, cognac and rhum.
Food : Assortiment of cold meats and cheese but also caviar.
Adress: 3, rue Lafayette 31 000 Toulouse.
Opening of a new restaurantFranco Argentin in the Carmes district: “Chez Gardel”
Restaurant in homage to the immense Tango dancer born in Toulouse: “Carlos Gardel”.
You will be offered Argentinian cuisine, including the dish of the country's grandmothers "la ropa vieja" based on shredded beef accompanied byeof rice or a duck parmentier cooked in Argentinian wine.
There is also a vegetarian menu which is at your disposal. provision and for those in a hurry the "menu Porteno "with three empanadas, a soup and one coffee.
Carla professional oenological expertise, you will introduce many wines with a strong So