The Cité de l’espace is a center of scientific culture oriented towards space and the conquest of space, devoted to both astronomy and astronautics. It is also equipped with numerous exhibitions, often interactive: for example, the control room allows you to prepare the launch of a rocket, to watch its take-off, its flight and then the placing in orbit of a satellite. A real immersion in space.
For more information : www.cite-espace.com.
The Aéroscopia museum welcomes visitors to discover the history of Aéropostale and Aeronautics through time. It is possible to visit the famous Concorde aircraft as well as the A380.
Also adjacent to the museum is the AIRBUS site, where several visits are offered
Airbus (1h30): a unique opportunity to discover the latest generation of Airbus aircraft, with the presentation of the history of aviation in Toulouse.
Airbus XL (2h00): an improved extension of the classic “Airbus” visit, military and commercial aviation reveals all its secrets.
For enthusiasts, a combination of the two (museum and Airbus) is offered.
For more information : www.aeroscopia.fr or www.manatour.fr
La Machine Hall opened its doors to the public in November 2018 in the Montaudran district of Toulouse. It brings to life the stable of street performance machines, designed and manufactured by the teams of the La Machine Company. Small or giant animated machines, often inspired by nature, the world of aeronautics, human or technological epics.
A unique experience for young and old.
For more information : www.halledelamachine.fr
With the Bateaux Toulousains, sail on the Garonne or the Canal du Midi according to the seasons. Discover Toulouse in an original way! Incredible view guaranteed!
Bateaux Toulousains offers you original cruises along the water.
From March to June, you can sail on the Canal du Midi. Built under the reign of Louis XIV, it is one of the oldest canals in Europe still in operation. You will discover the history of this amazing and majestic canal as well as that of its designer Pierre Paul Riquet. Two cruises are proposed on the Canal du Midi: the “3 Locks” cruise (duration 1h15) with the passage of the 3 locks of the city center or the “Riquet” cruise (duration 1h30) which will lead you outside the city center towards Ramonville, with a more bucolic and green side.
For more information : www.bateaux-toulousains.com
