Blagnac Things to Do

A few steps down from the Daurade Square lies the Daurade garden, a tree-lined lawn on the bank of the Garonne River. The garden is bordered by the Henri Martin promenade, a paved path, which runs along the water from the Bazac... more

On top of the Jolimont hill behind the Observatory, stands an obelisk, built by Urbain Vitry in honor of the courageous but outnumbered French soldiers, who fought (and lost) the Battle of Toulouse against English troops in 181... more

This large square marks the entrance to the Saint-Michel district and the end of the true city centre. The impressive marble fountain by the wall at the end of the square dates from the end of the 19th century. It's an allegory... more

Compared to the Saint-Sernin church (a model of symmetry), the Saint-Etienne cathedral is a mishmash of styles. This doesn't matter; it still manages to be the most elegant building in Toulouse. The current façade, whose rose w... more

Including two community centers, a youth program, and workshop and event scheduling, the Centre Culturel Soupetard delights patrons of all ages. Theater and expositions in the venue and performance room, which can comfortably h... more

In the heart of the Capitole, this impressive hall exhibits the work of Toulouse artists from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th. A highlight of the exhibition is the portrait of La Belle Paule, a delightf... more

The Espace Croix-Baragnon has been providing educational activities and programming to the people of Toulouse for over forty years. It supports and provides exposure for visual and performing arts, and is especially devoted to... more

The Saint-Raymond museum runs guided tours for 7-10 year olds on Sunday afternoons. The tour lasts about an hour, and covers one of the following subjects: "Roman Toulouse", "Greco-Roman gods and goddesses" or "Hercules, the tr... more

Opposite the Saint-Jerôme church, this handsome mansion was built during the 17th century for François Rességuier. You can admire the façade, with stone and brick designs around the windows, the courtyard and the two rectangula... more

Large and privately owned, African Safari has two different sections. The first is a wildlife park containing African big game; lions, zebras, buffalo, rhinoceros and ostriches. The second part is a more traditional type of zoo... more