Guided tours, flea markets, free museums… What to do this weekend in Toulouse?
You won’t have time to get bored this weekend in Toulouse. To enjoy the end of the week, but also theend of winter vacationthe Pink City is full of tips. The Independent Opinion made a selection of 5 outings not to be missed this Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March. But so that your projects don’t fall through, let’s not forget to throw a look at the weather.
In fact, the time will be rather sullen this weekend in the pink city. Rain is announced by Meteo France for the day Saturday. “The height of precipitation forecast is two millimeters”, specify the forecasters. Showers which should have risen in the evening, but the sky remained cloudy. For the day Sunday, a time very cloudy is expected with some small rains from late morning. In the afternoon, the greyness will give way to mostly cloudy. On the temperature side, the maximum will be 11°C on Saturday and 13°C on Sunday.
1# Discover the history of the famous women of Toulouse
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, a guided tour on the theme of famous Toulouse women will be organized on Saturday March 5 in the pink city. Clémence Isaure, Paule de Viguier, the Saintes Puelles, Marie-Louise Dissard… Discover their history and their role in the history of the city at the turn of a 2 hour walking tour downtown. An activity more relevant than ever a few days before March 8. Reservations are required on the paysdoc.com website.
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2 # Travel to the time of the dinosaurs
Escape to the Jurassic. This weekend will close theexposure “The kingdom of the dinosaurs“Al”Cépière Racecourse. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., travel discovering the giants who have marked history. T-Rex, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus… Retrace the steps of these creatures so mysterious in a way educational and fun. Price level, count €10 per adult, €8 for 3-13 year olds. The exhibition is free for children under three years old.
3 # Go antiquing on the François Verdier alleys
More in the mood to shop? So go antiquing at the Brocante des Allées. She stands once a month Friday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Allées François Verdier. More than 100 exhibitors sell all kinds of items at low prices. Paintings, decorative objects, contemporary or old furniture, books, engravings… you could well find the rare pearl. Also an opportunity to give objects a second life presented. Pancakes, grills, drinks… To spoil nothing, snacks are available to satisfy your small and big appetites.
4# Take advantage of free admission to museums
This Sunday will be the first of the month. Expo enthusiasts know it, this date is ringing the bell. free admission to museums From toulouse. A great opportunity to (re)discover the heritage and architecture from the city. Regardless of age and status, you will not have nothing to pay to open the doors of certain museums and heritage sites in Toulouse, you are open for free. Please note, this does not apply than the permanent exhibitions, access to the temporary exhibitions remaining chargeable. From contemporary art to Asian culture via aeronautics and the fine arts, which museum do you prefer for this first Sunday day? Find the list of participating establishments on the city website.
5# Meet the Machine Hall Dragon Horse
You still haven’t gone to the machine hall ? If so, this weekend will be the occasion. The place has just welcomed a new giant. After the minotaur or the giant spider, it is the horse-dragon Long Ma which is in Toulouse on Saturday February 19. The creature lived there until Sunday, May 8, 2022. Inspired by a Chinese myth, this imposing machine of 11 meters will venture on certain days on the Piste des Géants, to greet Asterion the Minotaur and the inhabitants of the Montaudran district. And like its predecessor, Long Ma turns into a city machine to transport travelers in turn. Note that from Tuesday April 19 to Sunday May 8, 2022and several times a day, 50 people could board the temple located on the back of the dragon horse.
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