Toulouse Polars du Sud Festival, concerts in the Muséum Gardens, unusual visit… What to do in Toulouse this weekend?
The weather is good in Toulouse. The sun has been present for a few days and it will continue to shine on the pink city. He will indeed be there throughout this weekend. Meteo France predicts fog on Saturday morning and clearings for the remainder of the day. Sunday morning, the will be lightly overcast before the future skies gradually in the afternoon. It will be blue the rest of the day. On the other hand, it’s not going to be very hot. Count a maximum of 21 ° C on Saturday. In the morning, temperatures will be cool. The thermometer will not exceed 10 ° C.
If you have not been affected by the epidemic of colds, you will be able to take advantage of the events organized in Toulouse this weekend. There are also many planned. We have put together a list of five outing ideas for you. But the choice was not easy. Among other things, you will be able to meet authors of Roman police officers during the Toulouse Polars du Sud festival, visit the pink city through its various facts and unusual crimes or even attend concerts at the Jardins du Muséum before they close.
The pink city goes “black” this weekend
It is the meeting place for lovers of detective novels. This Friday, the international festival of black and police literature Toulouse Polars du Sud is back for its 13th edition. It has just opened its doors at the Renaissance Forum, in the Basso-Cambo district. This year, he met in the spotlight the Spanish, Italian, Greek and Croatian literatures. A around fifty French and foreign authors will be present during the festival.
Throughout the weekend, more than a hundred meetings are offered to Toulouse residents. On the program: debates and round tables, signings, exhibitions, role-playing games, youth activities, writing course … Amateur detectives can even take part in an investigation rally Sunday at 10:30 am. If you are hungry, the festival bar offers snacks, sandwiches, sweets and drinks. A food truck will supply visitors on Sunday from 12 noon. The event is free. The health pass is compulsory.
A visit to Toulouse through its unusual businesses
Do you like unusual visits? This should please you. On Saturday, the Parcoeur sisters will show you around the pink city. But in an original way to say the least. Anna and Lisa invite you on a journey through time. They you embark on the 1950s to reveal unusual cases, facts and crimes In Toulouse.
Secret stories, thrills, laughter and discoveries await you. Organized by the Paysdoc.com agency, this visit is led by two guide-conferences. It starts at 5 p.m. and lasts two hours. To participate, you must book online. Count 18 euros per adult and six for children under 12. The meeting point will be communicated by email 24 hours in advance.
The languages of the world take over the Place du Capitole
It couldn’t have happened last year. Sunday from 10 a.m., lThe Forom of World Languages returns to Place du Capitole. During this 27th edition, the people of Toulouse can come to meet the languages of the whole world and their culture. Russian Albanian, Punu, Shimaore, Zaza, Turkish, Chinese, Estonian, French or Mahorais …
More than a hundred languages will be in the spotlight. Small and large possibility participate in workshops, attend debates and enjoy activities. In particular, there will be introductions to Mongolian, Chinese, Arabic or Aramaic languages and calligraphy, but also song and dance around world music. The event is free.
The Aeroscopia museum puts science in the spotlight
We will have to leave Toulouse to take advantage of it. But it is worth the detour. Saturday and Sunday is the Fête de la science at Aeroscopia museum from Blagnac. A conference, meetings, discoveries, scientific or creative activities and events for the whole family will be offered.
Visitors can take part in an aircraft folding workshop, listen to a tale about aeronautics, explore the interior of the A400M or even explore the museum’s aerial sights. A food truck will be installed on the museum square. During these two days, Aeroscopia will be open from 9:30 am to 6 pm. The entrance ticket will be at the single price of 11 €. Admission will be free for children under six. The health pass is required.
A musical farewell to the Muséum Gardens
Autumn is well established in Toulouse. The Gardens of the Museum will soon no longer be open to the public. They close for the winter season on October 31st. But there is no question of leaving without saying goodbye to the inhabitants of the pink city. This Sunday from 10:30 am to 6 pm, the Muséum Gardens celebrate their closure with music.
For the occasion, they have joined forces with the Metronum. Numerous concerts, shows and other performances are planned in the various spaces of the Gardens. Marie Amali, the group Fanflures Brass Band, Bakh Yaye and Awori & Twani will liven up this day. Entrance is free. But you need the health pass to attend the event.