Toulouse Things to Do

The terrace at this pub has a great view of the attractive Place Wilson and its pretty fountain. It is ideally located for an afternoon in the sun chatting with friends or people-watching. Each seat bears the name of a movie st... more

This building used to be the King's House; from the Renaissance to the Revolution, many French kings stayed here when visiting Toulouse. It only became a Protestant temple in 1911. An opening was made in the medieval tower to b... more

For a light lunch or an afternoon snack, don't look any further: savoury tarts (seafood, Catalan, mountain) or sweet ones (apple and rhubarb is their number one), you will be overwhelmed by the choice. The Julie, made up of dam... more

This sports and recreation park, which surrounds a large lake, offers numerous facilities including football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, a swimming pool and mini-golf. Water-skiing competitions are held here during the su... more

This boat tour takes you under the most beautiful bridges in the city, and offers superb views of its major landmarks, including Ramier Island and the Saint-Michel lock. The cruise, in an elegant Parisian-style riverboat with o... more

Whether you are a connoisseur of oriental art or merely curious about Asian culture, the Georges-Labit Museum is well worth a visit. Covering more than 3,000 years of history, it displays original works from China, Japan, Nepal... more

Every spring and fall, this school organizes an exhibition of Japanese flower arranging, ikebana. The owner has been practicing this ancient craft for eight years, but her love of Japan and its culture comes from 30 years spent... more

For a more athletic walk or bicycle ride, check out the park on Ramier Island. It is located on a peninsula between two waterways, and the footpath runs past strange looking buildings that used to be part of a gunpowder factory... more

This little canal was built in the late 1700s' to allow boat traffic between the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi, made difficult by the Bazacle dam. The banks, shaded by perfectly aligned plane trees, are ideal for walking.... more

Tucked away at the back of a bistro, the Bijou is somewhere between a café-theater and a concert-café, putting on various shows including one-man turns and a capella singing. If you enjoy the latter, there's a monthly session w... more