Avignonet-Lauragais Things to Do

Les Abbatoirs literally means ‘The Slaughterhouses,’ and these former ones now house Toulouse’s foremost contemporary art museum. Always thought-provoking, les Abbatoirs hosts rotating exhibits by some of today’s most innova... more

It may not be the Champs-Elysées, but there is definitely something grand about this modern avenue, which was finished in the 1960s. It runs slightly uphill from the Place Wilson to the Canal du Midi and at the very top, a stat... more

One of a kind, this night bar is housed in the basement of a former embassy. There are two large rooms, one on top of the other, with a balcony at the top. The baroque décor and velvet-covered armchairs make it feel like you're... 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

The commune of Ramonville-Saint-Agne lies about six kilometers south of Toulouse. Folks living here head over to L’Autan when they want to catch up with the latest flicks in the town. With just one screen to belt out local and... 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 is the largest remaining Romanesque church in the world. It takes its name from Saint Saturnin, a Christian martyr, who was tied to a bull and dragged to his death in 250 AD. In 402 his remains, previously kept in the du T... 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

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

On the banks of the River Garonne, this concert venue and discotheque is well known not just in France but internationally, too. The excellent program varies from novice French groups to world-class rock stars such as Steve Vai... more