Avignonet-Lauragais Things to Do

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

This pub has a huge billiards room with fifteen tables, as well as American pool tables, French billiards and snooker tables. In addition to the love of the game, the clientele gathers here for the lively company. English pop f... more

Toulouse offers an excellent choice in the field of dance and this is largely due to this centre, which was founded in 1995. Essentially aimed at professionals from the dance world, it provides information, training and 'big' s... more

The City Theatre, or CNT (National Theatre of Toulouse) stands on the site of the former national music conservatoire, and still has the original façade. Its repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary plays and some of it... more

Every March, this film festival shows around a hundred South American films by young and more established directors. A panel of judges then reviews the films. There is even a magazine especially produced for the occasion. The f... more

It's a little off the beaten track, but this intimate theatre is worth a detour. The Grenier Theatre Company and other experienced regional companies put on a variety of plays by different authors, well known and obscure alike.... more