Group Experiences in Toulouse

Science is stranger than fiction at La Halle de la Machine, a unique street theater exhibition where man and machine collide! Witness spectacular architecture in motion, as giant mechanical beasts come to life with real movement and theatrical performance. There's also a museum where kids can play with machine animals and meet the inventors of each beast. A visit to La Halle de la Machine is an invitation to explore the stories and legends behind these extraordinary mechanical entities.

Visit Cité de l'espace in Toulouse, a space science center focused on astronomy and space exploration. It offers interactive exhibits, large outdoor displays, an IMAX cinema, and two planetariums. The site includes over 4,000 m² of exhibition space and four hectares of gardens. See life-size models of major space hardware, including the Apollo lunar module, the Mir space station, the Ariane 5 rocket, Martian rovers, and the Orion crew module. Scientific presenters lead demonstrations and talks throughout the day. **Epsilon Mission**: A mission control–style exhibition about French astronaut Sophie Adenot’s time on the ISS, covering daily life and onboard experiments, **LuneXplorer**: A 40-minute immersive simulation of a Moon mission, from launch to landing, linked to NASA’s Artemis program with the European Space Agency (ESA).

The Pass Nîmes la Romaine provides access to some of the most spectacular and well-preserved Roman ruins in France, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the ancient world in a truly immersive way.

Enjoy _la vie en rose_ with a sightseeing tour of Toulouse; be chauffered around La Ville Rose aboard an open-top coach while an audio guide narrates the city's cultural treasures and amazing history in real-time. Cruise along the narrow streets of the old town, see beautiful churches, elegant hotels, corner bakeries, and cozy bistros. Taking 70 minutes, this is the perfect way to get oriented in one of France's most beautiful cities. What have you got Toulouse?

Depart from Toulouse and arrive in the beautiful city of Albi. Explore the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum and then head to the nearby Sainte-Cécile Cathedral. Spend any remaining time walking around or having lunch. Next, board your transport and arrive at Cordes sur Ciel in the afternoon. Start exploring the city with a visit to the chocolate museum and, later, stroll through the historic streets and squares of the old town. Post exploration, return to the bus for your departure back to Toulouse.

Depart from Toulouse and arrive in Carcassonne in the morning. Visit the Château Comtal and explore this ancient castle also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the squares in the city. In the afternoon, walk along the historic streets of this medieval city and learn about its rich history from locals. Post exploration, return to the bus to depart for Toulouse.

Join a food tour in Toulouse and taste some of the city's specialties. Walk through the city center and discover notable neighborhoods. You will be sampling southwest dishes along with charcuterie, cheeses, hot dogs, cinnamon rolls, local smash burgers, and more.

Join a guided tour from Toulouse to visit Lourdes, one of the world’s renowned pilgrimage sites. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a convenient pickup and drop-off in central Toulouse. On arrival, see the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes and its main sites: the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of St. Pius X. Visit the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, and gather water from the spring. After a guided tour, spend free time walking through historic streets, shopping for religious souvenirs, or having lunch (at your own expense). Finally, return to Toulouse.

Take a full-day small group trip from Toulouse to see key sites in southern France. Visit Albi to see the Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and walk through the old town, with free time to explore or visit the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. Continue to the hilltop village of Cordes-sur-Ciel to walk its streets and see its Gothic buildings. End the day with a guided wine tasting in the Gaillac region.

Join a small group tour from Toulouse to one of France's oldest wine regions, Gaillac. Ride comfortably with a local guide who will take you to two selected wineries. Learn about winemaking and taste various Gaillac wines, including reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines. Walk through vineyards and see grape varieties such as Mauzac and Braucol.

Forget worrying about how to get around Toulouse, all public transport is included in the Toulouse City Pass. Easy! You'll also get free access to 13 museums and monuments in Toulouse, numerous activities at cut prices, and reduced rates on city tours. See the Natural History Museum, Fine-Arts Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, the Jacobins Convent and more. Want more info on Toulouse? Get a free guided tour, which you'll pick yourself from the program at the tourist office.

Forget worrying about how to get around Toulouse, all public transport is included in the Toulouse City Pass. Easy! You'll also get free access to 13 museums and monuments in Toulouse, numerous activities at cut prices, and reduced rates on city tours. See the Natural History Museum, Fine-Arts Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, the Jacobins Convent and more. Want more info on Toulouse? Get a free guided tour, which you'll pick yourself from the program at the tourist office.