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1 Sales manual 2009 Toulouse

2 TOULOUSE TOURIST OFFICE Donjon du Capitole - BP Toulouse Cedex Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) N AU : Opening hours: from 1 st June to 30 th September: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm Sundays and public holidays from 10.30am to 5.15pm. From 1 st October to 31 st May: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm Sundays and public holidays 10am to pm and 2pm to 5pm. Rates and programmes are liable to modification without advance warning. All prices shown are VAT-inclusive Toulouse Tourist Office at your service This Sales Manual has been specially designed for you, the tourist professionals, to help you programme and sell Toulouse as a destination. It helps you to design new tourist products and circuits and will give you all the information you need to answer your clients questions. We wanted it to be practical and pleasant to read. All the services we offer are marked by tabs: places of interest, tourist products, hotels, restaurants, service providers and access. You are therefore free to choose from the variety of offers and activities proposed. From page 19 to 25, you ll find ideas for programmes intended for groups marketed by Toulouse Tourist Office: guided tours of the city, on foot, on the underground or by coach, day or evening, Toulouse Days and Evenings : 15 new tourist products for day or evening, packaged offers that are theme-based and may be adjusted to suit your clientele. On page 26, we present products intended for individual clients: the Toulouse en Liberté city card offering a year s reductions and special offers in over 180 partner establishments, Toulouse Festivals short breaks, At your request, the Receptive department will be pleased to help you draw up the programmes of your choice as quickly as possible, including accommodation, meals, places of interest, transfers, etc. Contact: Tourist Office Receptive department Donjon du Capitole Toulouse cedex 6 Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr Take a look at our website and tourist trade space to find out more about our new products. You can also subscribe to our trade e-news letter and consult our on-line photo library.

3 Destination Toulouse 2 Lifestyle capital 4 Toulouse at play 6 Places of interest 8 Key monuments 9 A set of museums 11 The open air city 14 See an alternative Toulouse 16 Places of interest Our tourist products 18 Heritage tours on foot 19 Heritage tours by coach 20 Toulouse Days and Evenings 21 City circuits 25 Products for individual clients 26 Regional circuits 28 Our tourist products Hotels 32 4-star hotels 33 3-star hotels 34 2-star hotels 36 1-star and other hotels 41 Hotels Contents Restaurants 44 Traditional, regional cuisine 45 World cuisine 52 Service providers 54 Coach tour operators 55 Incoming travel agencies 55 Excursion organisers 55 Access 56 Airport and flights 57 Road and motorway access 58 Getting around town 58 Rail access 59 A few figures/map 60 Restaurants Service providers Access

4 2 > Toulouse Destinati Ideally situated in the heart of Southern France, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, the cosmopolitan and enthusiastic Ville Rose joyously mixes heritage and lifestyle, great cultural events and festival pleasures. Toulouse is an absolute must for everyone wanting to explore France. At once both modern and proud of the legacy of its past, open and radiant, you are bound to be seduced by the incomparable Toulousain lifestyle, coupled with the wealth of its cultural heritage. Your stay in Toulouse will certainly be a time of great pleasure.

5 > Toulouse 3 tion Toulouse Having fun In Toulouse, any excuse will do for a celebration: good food, local wines and amber-coloured Armagnac, rugby games, the warmth of the long summer evenings, the pleasure of being together, and great cultural events. Everyone will find depending on how you are inclined, in every season and on every day of the week a way of exploring this audacious and vivacious city. When the city becomes a museum, from art of the antiquity to modern art, from Romanesque art treasures to impressionist masterpieces, from Ancient Egypt to the stars, Toulouse is home to some vital collections. The museums themselves are housed in buildings that are heritage jewels, or in astonishing converted industrial buildings. As you go from one museum to the next, you'll discover the charms of the Ville Rose for yourself. Proud of its heritage, the city has recently invented a 'plan lumière' which reveals a hitherto unknown Toulouse. A thousand architectural details spring to life under the clever lighting. Facades and streets, river and monuments awaken to nocturnal life. The city becomes the magical backdrop to your evenings.

6 4 > Toulouse Lifestyle capital Between the calm of a riverside walk and the delights of gourmet pleasures, a lifestyle is blossoming in Toulouse, under the Occitan sun. Pink like its brick, blue like the woad that made its fortune, purple like its emblematic violet, Toulouse offers all the pleasures of good living and relaxation in glorious Technicolor. Watery influences Toulouse is the daughter of the Garonne. A city that is in love with its river, Toulouse has chosen to protect the quays and surrounding areas. It is one of the few great cities to offer them to pedestrians rather than cars. Make the most of the pleasures of the riverside - for evening strolls or lazing around in the sun, in the very heart of the city. For jogging or cycling, the sportiest people prefer the long sandy alleys in the shade of the plane trees on the banks of the canal du Midi. This masterpiece of the 17th century, a Unesco-classified World Heritage Site, offers Toulouse its navigable waters before escaping to the Atlantic or the Mediterranean. City of Gardens From the great gardens created in the 18 th century to the new museum gardens, Toulouse has never ceased to enrich its green heritage. In the Jardin Royal, where Simon de Montfort died in the Cathar epoch, on the Raymond VI promenade, or in the amazing Jardin Japonais, a thousand and one strolls await you.

7 > Toulouse 5 A pleasure for each season La culture is always in vogue. The cradle of Bel canto and Carlos Gardel, Toulouse moves to the rhythm of music. The National Orchestra, great musicians, operas, theatres, dance and exhibitions take place throughout the year. City life is also lived in time with the many festivals that take place: le Printemps de Septembre, les Siestes Electroniques, Piano aux Jacobins, Toulouse les Orgues, Rio loco!, le Marathon des mots, Cinespaña, etc. Each of these events is a great international encounter and a privileged moment for discovering or rediscovering the city. Toulouse, Ville Rose The first-time visitor to Toulouse is struck by the city's colour. Over the years, it was built almost exclusively using tiles and wide Roman brick known as 'foraine' in the Toulousain Midi. This ancient tradition still persists today. It is now ten years since it was restored to its former glory, conferring the warm characte - ristic colours of the most gentle of pinks and the most flamboyant of oranges, which light the city up throughout the day, and earn it the name of the Ville Rose.

8 6 > Toulouse Toulouse at play For the glory of sport and the pleasure of being together, to share a single passion and take advantage of the charms of the South, Toulouse is 'en fête' all year round. Asouthern city in which the terraces flower with the first rays of sunlight, where the young and not-so-young rub shoulders in the multiple restaurants and cafés of the city centre from nightfall Toulouse, where every day is a celebration. Toulouse with a taste of Spain Cosmopolitan and full of students, Toulouse is as lively by night as by day. Nearby Spain has passed on its taste for long festive evenings. Great encounters, concerts, and festivals or simply a desire to enjoy, any excuse will do to get together and have fun with all the city's night-time pleasures. When rugby makes the city rejoice Impossible to speak of Toulouse without mentioning the city's emblematic sport, which pulses with life on the evenings of a big match. It's rugby, of course. The Toulouse Stadium sets the whole city alight with every victory of the glorious team, many times champion of France and of Europe. Toulouse, land of Rugby Rugby is Toulouse s flagship sport, and was first played here on the banks of the Garonne. Today, the glorious Stade Toulousain team the red and blacks, has won more titles than any other team in France, with sixteen Boucliers de Brennus (national championship) and three titles as Champions of Europe. The city goes into festive mood for each match, as it did for the 4 outstanding games played here in the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

9 > Toulouse 7 Place to Place There are not one but a thousand places to get together for a party in Toulouse. A Toulousain speciality is walking from one 'place' to another and finding Saint George and its immense terraces, Saint Pierre, where students and rugby men meet up, Wilson and its many restaurants, la Trinité and its cafés every 'place' delivers up its soul. The pleasures of the table Toulouse is a city of gourmets. Every gustative pleasure is available to you. Don't miss the chance to taste cassoulet, Toulouse sausage, foie gras and other typical foods of the South-West. You will also enjoy accompanying your meals with the best of the region's wines (Gaillac, Fronton, Madiran, Cahors, etc.) and to end every good meal with an Armagnac the elixir of d Artagnan. Discover the best regional products on the multicoloured stalls of the local producers and large indoor markets.

10 Places of interest From the art of antiquity to modern art, from the treasures of Romanesque art to impressionist chefs d'oeuvre, from ancient Egypt to the gateway to the stars, Toulouse offers many possibilities for exploration of various periods in time.

11 > Places of interest 9 Key monuments Places of interest Saint-Sernin basilica This Romanesque building, considered to be the biggest in the western world, never fails to surprise by the size and beauty of its nave. Inside this 11 th century brick masterpiece, one may discover and admire the capitals and tympanum of the 11 th and 12 th centuries, as well as visit the crypt which holds a treasure trove of reliquaries including that of Saint Saturnin, the martyred bishop of the city, to whom the building is devoted. This monument is an essential stage on the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage. >Place Saint-Sernin Opening times (not during services) October to June: weekdays, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm Sundays, 2 pm to 6 pm July to September: 10 am to 6.30 pm weekdays, 12 pm to 6.30 pm Sundays. Free entry (except crypt : 2 ) Les Jacobins This complex was founded in the 13 th and 14 th centuries by the Dominican Order, and is one of the most prestigious examples of Languedoc Gothic architecture. This is a huge church housing the relics of Saint Thomas d Aquin. A world of brick architecture awaits you here in particular the palm-tree, an amazing vault of 22 veins, topped by a 45-metre steeple that is the best example of Toulousain bell tower construction. You can also discover a superb cloister this haven of coolness in summer provides an exceptional concert venue as well as a magnificent refectory housing remarkable exhibitions. >Parvis des Jacobins Opening times every day from 9 am to 7 pm. Group rates (from 15 persons): cloister: 1,50, exhibitions: 2,50. Guided tour package in French: 32 ; in English, Spanish, German: 49. Duration: 1 hour Complete disabled access Le Capitole The city s emblematic monument was completed in the 18 th century, and houses the City Hall and the Théâtre du Capitole. You can visit the Henri IV court - an exhibition area for the city s greatest events, and the Salle des Illustres, a superb gallery whose walls are decorated with frescoes tracing the history of Toulouse and adorned with busts of famous Toulouse personalities. The Henri-Martin room, which served as a lobby for this 'Gallery of the Illustrious', is entirely decorated with the works of this famous 19 th century Toulousain artist. > Place du Capitole Opening times Easter to All-Saints Day (Nov 1st): every weekday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm the rest of the year: every weekday 9 am to 5 pm, the first Sunday of every month from 10 am to 5 pm, and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm. Free entry Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

12 10 > Places of interest The canal du Midi Listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, the canal du Midi flows through Toulouse and links the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. It was built in the reign of Louis XIV in the 17 th Century and is the oldest canal still operating in Europe. There are a large number of locks, aqueducts and bridges along its length, which offer a heritage of outstanding interest. It is a magnificent place to walk or cycle beside, in the shade of the plane trees, or to travel down in a riverboat. Saint-Étienne cathedral The construction of this church spans the 11 th to the 17 th centuries, which explains the strange mixture of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. In the Romanesque section, which was built in the middle of the crusades against the Albigensians, you can see the keystone marked with the coat of arms of the Comtes de Toulouse. In the Gothic section you can admire the Pyrenean marble chancel. > Place Saint-Étienne Opening times All the year from 8 am to 7 pm. Sunday 9 am to 7 pm Free entry The pastel mansions During the Renaissance, the city was enriched by the woad trade, resulting in the blossoming of sumptuous town houses. Take a stroll or a guided tour, to discover their charms. Toulouse has some fifty private mansions, and the most famous are among the sites that should not be missed. L hôtel d Assézat This is a jewel in the architectural crown of the Renaissance in Europe. The elegance of the building means it must be included in any visit of Toulouse. It has become the head office of the Académie des Jeux Floraux and the Fondation Bemberg, and there is easy access to the splendid interior courtyard. > Place d Assézat L hôtel de Bernuy Constructed by a great Spanish merchant, it became home to the Lycée de Toulouse, Pierre-de-Fermat. There is easy access to the interior courtyard. > Lycée Pierre de Fermat - Rue Gambetta L hôtel de Pierre This building has one of the few stone facades in Toulouse. It is still a private home today. > Hôtel de Clary - 25 rue de la Dalbade Also to be discovered: - Hotel Hugues de Boysson / Jean de Cheverry > 11 rue Malcousinat - Tour Pierre de Serta > 2, 4 rue Saint-Rome - Hotel Beringuier Maynier dit du Vieux Raisin > 36 rue du Languedoc - Hotel Dahus / Tour des Tournoer > 9 rue Ozenne - Hotel des Chevaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem / Grand Prieuré de Malte > 32 rue de la Dalbade Roman amphitheatre A major monument to Roman civilisation built in the reign of the emperor Claudius (41-54 AD), the amphitheatre was the venue for gladiator fights and wild animal hunts and formed part of a monumental complex that included a spa, a temple and market areas. > Avenue des Arènes romaines Opening times May to October every Sun., 2 pm to 6 pm Guided tour from 4 pm to 6 pm July-August: every Sun., 2 pm to 7 pm Guided tour from 5 pm to 7 pm Group rates (from 15 people): 1.50 per person Saint-Pierredes-Cuisines church This outstanding monument was built between the late 4 th or early 5 th centuries, when a monumental funerary church was built, and the Renaissance. Ancient foundations and sarcophagi, Romanesque choir, Gothic walls and chapels, Renaissance paintings. > 12 place Saint-Pierre Opening times - every Monday from September to July from 10 am to 1 pm - every day in August, from 2 pm to 7 pm. Group rates (from 15 people): 1.50 per person Carmelites chapel A charming 16 th century chapel, housing mural paintings by Jean-Pierre Rivalz in the 17 th century and Jean- Baptiste Despax in the 18 th century. The paintings evoke the virtues of Carmel. > 1, rue du Périgord Opening times Every day (except Monday, 1 st January, 1 st May, 1 st and 11 November and 25 th December) from 9.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm, from 2 nd May to 30 th September, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, from 1 st October to 30 th April. Free entry

13 > Places of interest 11 A set of museums Places of interest Augustins museum Toulouse Museum of Fine Art The museum was founded during the French Revolution, and is one of France's oldest museums. It is established within the prestigious Couvent des Augustins, a remarkable set of monastic buildings that has become a showcase for a Romanesque art heritage that is unique in the world, with outstanding collections of paintings and sculptures dating from the early Middle Ages to the early years of the 20 th century. Don't miss seeing the cloister, with its strange collection of gargoyles and the restored convent garden. >21, rue de Metz Opening times Every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on 25t h December, 1 st January and 1 st May. Late opening on Wednesday until 9 pm, with an organ concert at 8 pm. Group rates (mum 15 people): entry 1,50 per person. Guided tour package: in French: 32, in English and Spanish: 49. Duration: around 1 hour Partial disabled access. Saint Raymond museum Archeology of the Antiquity and the Middle Ages This museum is housed in a magnificent 16 th century building and is dedicated to the art and archaeology of Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. It contains some outstanding sculptures that make it one of the finest museums in Europe. Its gallery of imperial Roman and private portraits is one of the largest in France after that of the Louvre Museum. > Place Saint-Sernin Opening times Every day from 10 am to 6 pm, and from 10 am to 7 pm from June to August. Closed on 25 th December, 1 st January and 1 st May. Group rates (from 15 people): entry 1,50 per person. Guided tour package in French: 32, in English and Spanish: 49, (mum 25 people, not including entry charge). Duration: 1 hour Partial disabled access Les Abattoirs Modern and Contemporary Art museum This museum houses a unique collection of more than 2000 works, which enable the visitor to browse through the artistic currents born out of the Second World War to the new forms of contemporary creation, issuing from the Mediterranean basin as well as the Far East and the United States. This 19th century industrial building hosts major exhibitions every year. > 76, allées Charles-de-Fitte Opening times Daily, 11 am to 7 pm, except Mondays, Tuesdays, 1 st January, 1 st May and 25 December. Group rates (from 20 people): entry 3 per person (unguided visit). Guided tour package in French: 49. (mum 25 people, not including entry charge). Guides must be booked 1 month in advance Duration: 90 minutes Complete disabled access Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Catherine Vincent-Gay Tel. and : 33 Muriel (0)5 Martin : Tel. -: 33 Fax (0)5 : (0) Fax -: 33 visites@ot-toulouse.fr (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

14 12 > Places of interest Natural History museum Having been closed for 10 years, the Natural History Museum re-opened its doors in January Totally renovated and restructured, it brings a number of venues together around one theme: the relationship between Man, Nature and the Environment. This ambitious architectural, scientific and educational project is unique in France (3,000 m 2 of exhibition rooms, 2.5 million items, kitchen gardens from all over the world and an educational building by a lake, science laboratories, workshops, guided tours ). >Natural History Museum (city centre) 35 allées Jules-Guesde > Museum Gardens Parc de la Mahourine, entrance in avenue Maurice Bourges-Mounaury Opening times Daily, 9 am to 6 pm except Mondays, 1 st January, 1 st May and 25 December. Group rates (from 8 people): entry : 5 per person (Normal) access to permanent exhibitions entry : 7 per person (Normal Plus) access to temporary exhibitions + guide accompaniment for 1hr30 (Tuesday to Friday at 10 am, am, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm) service VIP (Normal Plus service VIP) : 15 per person, group accompanied by an official from the establishment for 1hr30 price for accompanying person (max 4 accompanying persons per group of 20 people): 2 per accompanying person Disabled access throughout except on the Museum Gardens footpath. Fondation Bemberg The Foundation marries the magic of the Hôtel d Assézat with the quality of patron Georges Bemberg s collections. The Foundation is home to remarkable works of art from the Renaissance to the French Modern school, with one of the largest collections in the world of Bonnard s work. In perpetual development, the Foundation has just completed another stage of growth, with a new building to house works acquired since its opening in > Place d Assézat Opening times Every day from 10 am to pm and 1.30 pm to 6 pm except Mondays, 1 st January, and 25 December. Nocturnal opening on Thursday until 9.pm Group rates (from 20 people): entry 2,75 per person. Guided tours available in English, German, Spanish ans Italian : 5,50 per person for 1 h ; Complete disabled access Château d Eau Gallery Established on the banks of the Garonne, with its original 19 th Century architecture, the Water Tower Gallery was founded in 1974 by the great Toulouse photographer Jean Dieuzaide. Since then, this Mecca of photography in France has put on nearly 450 monograph or theme-based exhibitions of the greatest names in photography: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edouard Boubat, R. Doisneau, Robert Capa, William Klein, Raymond Depardon, Walker Evans, etc. >1, place Laganne Opening times Every day from 1 pm to 7 pm except Mondays and public holidays. Group rates (from 10 people): entry 1,50 per person + guided tour in French: 18. Duration : 1 h Partial disabled access. Georges-Labit museum Asian Arts Egyptian Antiquities Recently renovated, and with the addition of an exotic Mediterranean garden, this Moorish villa has become the only provincial museum able to offer a complete panorama of Far Eastern art over three millennia. India, Cambodia, Siam, Laos, Java, Tibet, China and Japan, Egyptian antiquities and, even more rarely, Coptic art.. > 17,rue du Japon Opening times every day from 10 am to 5 pm (October to May) and from 10 am to 6 pm (from June to September). Closed on Tuesday and public holidays. Group rates (from 15 people): entry 1,50 per person. Guided tour package in French: 32 ; in English and Spanish: 49 ; Duration: around 75 minutes Partial disabled access Paul-Dupuy museum Graphic and Decorative Arts A charming museum, worth discovering as much for its building a 17 th century townhouse situated in the historical centre of the city as for its precious collections of decorative and graphic art from the Toulousain Midi and Languedoc regions. Absolutely not to be missed, the 17th century Jesuit Apothecary one of the most important collections existing in this domain. >13, rue de la Pleau Opening times every day from 10 am to 5 pm from October to May and from 10 am to 6 pm from June to September. Closed on Tuesday and public holidays. Group rates (from 15 people): entry 1,50 per person. Guided tour package in French: 32 ; in English and Spanish: 49. Duration: around 75 minutes Partial disabled access.

15 > Places of interest 13 Places of interest Centre de l Affiche This centre houses a significant collection of posters, graphic art documents and works, including the biggest collection of Toulouse Lautrec's lithographed posters. > 58, allées Charles-de-Fitte Opening times Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Free tour (mum 23 people) Guided tour package (Tuesday at 2.30 pm and the 1 st Wenesday of month) : 32 (mum 23 people) 1 hour visit No disabled access Free entry Municipal Archives Established since 1996 in a former city reservoir, the municipal Archives contain 8 centuries of Toulouse s history. Apart from their collection of medieval illuminations, unique in Europe, they preserve thousands of photographs and maps, along with a complete administrative memory of the city from the Middle Ages to the present day. > 2 rue des Archives - Site Marengo Opening times Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm and 2.30 pm to 5 pm Group visits by appointment only Tour takes 1hr30 Disabled access Free entry Foundation EDF Bazacle The most recent of Toulousain cultural spaces, created and managed by Electricité de France. Here you can see a 19th century mechanism and, in the basement, watch the fish going through the fish pass. Fish populations going back up the Garonne river are ecologically monitored by this fish pass. > 11, quai saint-pierre Opening times Tuesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm, and Tuesday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm outside of exhibitions. Closed on Mondays, public holidays and throughout the month of August. Free entry Museum of the Resistance and the Deportation Created by voluntary workers, this museum retraces the history of the resistance and deportation from the advent of fascism in the Midi- Pyrenees. > 52, allées des Demoiselles Opening times Monday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm. Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm. Free entry Toulouse museum of the History of Medicine The paintings, sculptures and ancient medical instruments that constitute the heart of this museum's collection evoke the medical history of Toulouse over more than seven hundred years. >Hôtel Dieu Saint-Jacques 2, rue Viguerie Opening times Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, 1 st Sunday in the month, 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on public holidays. Group rates Guided tour package in French (mum 19 people): 30 Tour takes 1 hr Disabled access (partial) Free entry Museum of medical instruments from the hospitals of Toulouse The museum shows a collection of objects dating from the second half of the 19th century to the present day, that is, more than a thousand hospital objects and instrumental objects representing every surgical discipline. > Hôtel Dieu Saint-Jacques 2, rue Viguerie Opening times Thursday and Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The 1 st Sunday every month 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on public holidays. Group rates Guided tour package in French every day (mum 19 people): 30 by reservation only. Complete disabled access Free entry Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

16 14 > Places of interest The city open t La Cité de l espace Five minutes from the centre of Toulouse, the Space Adventure Park opens up the gates of the Universe. Over 3 million visitors have already boarded for a fabulous journey into space With the IMAX cinema on a giant screen as high as a six-storey building and the Planetarium with its 360 vault, explore and become a privileged passenger on a journey to the outer reaches of the cosmos: total immersion guaranteed! The Gyro-Extreme and Astro-Jump will test your physical ability to become an astronaut: can you cope with losing your sense of balance, and could you walk as if you were on the Moon and on Mars? Get underway and take a look at the life-size spacecraft: who has ever come so close to these satellites and space ships? Only a few astronauts and space engineers and now it s your turn! Discover the great laws of the Universe and the way in which Man applies his knowledge: interactive exhibitions and animations work together to make sure that you never have to ask How does it work?. A whole host of attractions and exhibitions to help you take a new look at life, have fun and share the moments of excitement and pleasure that space has in store for you. Attractions specially for children! Discover the Little Astronauts Square, the Stellarium and the Children s Base. Your children will set off to conquer the heavens in a magical atmosphere and an astonishing setting... > avenue Jean-Gonord (ring road exit 17) Opening times am to 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm or 7.30 pm according to period (week, weekends, public holidays or school holidays). - Contact the Tourist Office to find out the current times. - Closed on Mondays from September to March, except during the school holidays. Guided tours in French, English, Spanish and German subject to the availability of guides. Group rates (minimum 20 people): Cosmo Pass package: purchase a batch of a minimum 20 tickets. Free access at any time. 16 /adult, 12 /child (age 5 to 15). Privilege package* : access to the whole site + guided tour + lunch. 41 /adult, 27 /child (age 5 to 15). Preference package* : several options to choose from: tour, lunch, accompaniment for the day and leisure workshop. Prices according to option chosen: contact the Tourist Office. 1 free place per coach + driver Prices may be altered without warning: please ask us. * Booking compulsory, fixed date. Disabled access (total) ( Tourisme and Handicap label)

17 15 n to the skies Places of interest Airbus Visit Manatour Taxiway Coming to Toulouse and visiting Airbus gives you a better understanding of the daily challenges facing the men and women who combine their skills every day to serve a single ambition: European civil aeronautics. 145,000 people visit the Toulouse Airbus sites every year and enjoy an exclusive, original, fascinating tour adapted to all age groups. The tours are led by the Airbus Visit guides and benefit from the expertise of Taxiway, the French markandader for Economic Tourism. Jean-Luc Lagardère Circuit: site A380 The visit begins boarding gate with a presentation of the A380 programme. Following this, and after a bus tour of the exterior of the site, you will be taken to a vantage point from which you will have a good view of the general and external trial stations and a general overview of the whole site. Clément Ader Circuit: site A330/A340 Starting from the Reception point, the bus tour allows you to observe aircraft movements on the runways as well as the new Airbus Delivery point. Following this and after an exterior tour of the site, (A300/600ST- Beluga unloading point) you will go into the factory, where you will see the final assembly of the long distance A330, A340 and A /600 planes from a special viewing point. The MACH 2 tour (1hr30 guided tour), unique in the world! Visit and climb on board 2 Concordes, the no. 1 in the series (used for development and promotion work, but also the Presidential aircraft) and Air France s no. 9, Fox Charlie (airliner). > Village Aéroconstellation rue Frantz Strauss Blagnac Opening times Monday to Saturday. Group rates (mum 49 people, including driver. Above that number, a second group must be formed). Booking compulsory. Guided tours in French, English, German, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Chinese and Russian. Less than 20 people, price per group: A380 site: 290 (HS*), 280 (LS*) A330/A340 site: 200 (HS), 190 (LS) site MACH 2 site: 220 (HS), 210 (LS) More than 20 people, price per person: A380 site: 13,50 (HS), 13 (LS) A330/A340 site: 9 (HS), 8,50 (LS) MACH 2 site: 10 (HS), 9,50 (LS) * HS: high season, from beginning of March to end of October. * LS: low season, from beginning of November to end of February. 1 hr 30 mins visit for 1 Airbus site, 2 hr 30 mins for visit to 1 Airbus site and Concorde. Backstage at the airport Touch and Go A unique chance to understand everything the ordinary airline passenger misses: exploration of what happens backstage in the life of an airport and its environment, from maintenance to visiting the cockpit everything that needs to happen before the aeroplane takes off. >Aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac Blagnac Opening times Monday to Saturday by reservation only for groups Group rates Guided tour in French, English and Spanish, on booking: 10 /pers Less than 20 people, price per group: free places for more 35 persons. Booking compulsory. Duration: 90 minutes Complete disabled access Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

18 16 > Places of interest See an alternative Toulouse Toulouse Croisières : le Capitole On board the Capitole, a superb panoramic boat all on one level, accessible to all and fitted with 2 promenade decks, visitors can enjoy guided cruises on the Garonne and the canal du Midi. In the city centre, from the Garonne, passengers can admire the magnificent view of the finest monuments (Hôtel Dieu, La Grave ) and historic bridges (Pont Neuf, Pont Saint-Pierre ). The boat then goes through the Saint-Pierre lock and travels along the canal de Brienne, which links the Garonne and the Ponts- Jumeaux, stopping off in the basin of the Port de l Embouchure, where the three Toulouse canals meet, for an evocation of the canal du Midi, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. From the Quai de la Daurade and the Saint-Michel lock, the boat goes on to explore the Île du Ramier and its natural setting. > 7, rue Saint-Sauveur Capacity: 180 passengers. Boarding 10 minutes before departure from the quai de la Daurade. - Nature Cruise (Garonne + Canal) : 1hr15 - Culture Cruise (Garonne) : 1hr15 - Heart of Toulouse Cruise (July and August) : lasts 40 min - Day Cruise: contact us Opening times March to early November Off season, every day (except Monday in April and October): 3.15 pm and 4.45 pm July to September: every day at am, 3.15 pm, 4.45 pm and 6.15 pm Evening cruises at 9.15 pm and pm in July and August Group rates (from 20 people): 1hr15 Cruise: 6.40 per person with 1 free place for every 20 paying passengers Complete disabled access Restaurant Cruise Boat L Occitania The restaurant cruise boat the Occitania welcomes you aboard to cast off for a few hours of peace, relaxation and good food on the water. As it travels along the canal du Midi, the Occitania invites you to enjoy a meal in a unique setting, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. > 4 boulevard Bonrepos Departures from the Bayard lock (opposite Matabiau railway station) Maximum capacity: 80 passengers Opening times Throughout the year Cruises from Tuesday evening to Sunday lunchtime (lunch or dinner). Musical entertainment every Saturday evening. Hours Lunch: 12 pm-2.45 pm Dinner: 8 pm pm Sundays and public holidays: 12 pm-4 pm Excursions: on request Group rates 37 to 71 per person for a minimum of 20 people. Miniature train Train touristique An original way to explore Toulouse in a very short space of time. The miniature train will take you off to see the sights that have forged Toulouse s reputation, such as the Capitole, Saint-Sernin basilica, the banks of the Garonne, place de la Daurade, hôtel d Assézat, the Croix- Baragnon and Saint-Georges districts and the Augustins museum. Departure and arrival: Tourist Office, rue Lafayette. A 40-minute guided excursion. Capacity: 60 people Opening times - every day from 1 st June to 30 September - Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 st October to 11 November and 15 March to 31 May. - school holidays (zone A): every day Hours am to pm and 2 pm to 6.30 pm. Group rates (from 20 persons): 4 per person guided tour in French 1 free place for every 20 paid places Partial disabled access. Paper translations available in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch. Tourist taxis Comfortably seated in a taxi for 1, 2 or 3 people, visitors can opt for 2 routes through the city centre and listen to commentaries recorded on CDs in several languages. Taxi drivers who have been awarded the Toulouse Tourist Taxi label will be pleased to add their own anecdotes and answer passengers questions. > Information and bookings Toulouse Tourist Office Price 50 for 75 minute tour 65 for 2h. Guided tours available in French, English, German, Spanish and Japanese.

19 > Places of interest 17 Places of interest Barrière Casino- Theatre Very much a festive, cultural multi-leisure complex, the Barrière Casino- Theatre opened its doors in Toulouse in October Covering an area of 14,000 m 2 spread over 3 levels, and built on the Ile du Ramier on the Garonne, the casino is 15 minutes from the city centre. It can accommodate up to 600 fruit machines and 20 gaming tables. There is also a 1200-seat theatre that can be turned into a dinner-and-show (500 seats) or banqueting area, 3 restaurants including a replica of the legendary Fouquet s restaurant (170 seats) and 3 bars. > 18 chemin de la Loge Opening times every day, 10 am to 4 am Group rates (from 10 people): Every Friday Lunch and show packages and dinnershow packages: 62 per person. 1 driver + 1 accompanying person free for every 40 paying guests Show + cocktail: 29 per person. Show + 1/2 bottle of champagne: 38,50 per person. Maison de la Violette The barge Maison de la Violette has anchored on the canal du Midi in the city centre. Hélène Vié and her team welcome visitors on board a traditional barge built in 1930 and show them the authentic world of Violets: an original visit that forms part of regional tradition. There s an art and crafts studio, a shop selling goods based on violets, a tasting area and a permanent exhibition of photos, old postcards, etc. Theme-based talks are organised to explain the history and world of the Toulouse violet and violets from elsewhere > Barge on the canal du Midi Opposite 2, bd Bonrepos, near the station Opening times Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am pm/ 2 pm-7pm Group rates Groups welcome every day from 9 am to 7 pm. Maximum capacity: 50 seats. Tours in French, English, Spanish and German Various options with presentation of the violet, creations, afternoon tea, a tasting or a 100% violet cocktail Discovery (30 min), Passion (45 min) Gourmet violet tea (1hr15), Maison de la Violette Cocktail or Violette Impériale Cocktail 2,50 to 10 per person. Domaine de Candie Toulouse Agricultural Board Domaine de Candie is within the boundaries of the city of Toulouse. A tasting of the Estate s wines gives everyone a chance to feel like a wine-maker. > 17, chemin de la Saudrune Opening times Every day except Sunday and Monday, 10 am to 7 pm. Possibility of a visit on request Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

20 Our tourist products You can live in, explore or enjoy a short stay in Toulouse for one or more days: anything is possible. Whatever you like doing, take a look at the many ideas for visits, circuits and excursions, which you can programme to suit you. The Tourist Office will be pleased to organise the circuit of your choice as quickly as possible.

21 > Our tourist products 19 Toulouse heritage walking tours in 2 hours Enjoy the pleasure of a guided tour! These tours are offered by the Tourist Office and will take you to the very heart of Toulouse s historic centre, where you ll discover the many treasures of the city s districts and breathe in its friendly, festive atmosphere. Exploring Toulouse A full panorama of the main sites and monuments: the Capitole, Saint-Sernin Basilica, many churches and private mansions and a walk along the Garonne. Historic monuments and homes A visit to the outside and inside of Toulouse s main monuments: the Capitole and its Henri IV courtyard, Saint-Sernin Basilica, the Jacobins Monastery and the Hôtel de Bernuy. Exploring the districts A choice of: The masterpieces in the Augustins Museum and the parliamentary residences in the rue Croix-Baragnon. Fine Toulouse mansions from the Renaissance to the 18 th century in the Saint-Rome district: Hôtels de Bernuy, d Assézat, de Comère and de Brucelles. On the banks of the Garonne: from the Church of La Daurade to the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, the birth and evolution of the city, the bridges, quays and ports The Dalbade church and district (15 th -18 th centuries), facade and history of the Hôtel des Chevaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem, Hôtel de Pierre, rue Pharaon Art in the underground Since February 2008, an unusual guided tour of 8 underground stations and their works of art. A descent to the heart of a subterranean art gallery, where everyone is invited to discover contemporary art in all its forms. The tour starts from the Tourist Office and ends at Carmes station. Night-time tableaux of Toulouse Evening tour An unusual guided tour that explores Toulouse by night, when the city s historic monuments, modern architecture, districts and waterways are transformed into real tableaux to make up a monumental urban fresco. 135 /group guided tour in French mum 30 people* * In a foreign language on Sundays, public holidays and evenings: 150 ; for small groups (less than 10 people): 110 ; entry to the Jacobins cloisters: 1,50 /per person extra. For the Art in the Underground tour: Max. 20 people, free Underground ticket. Other themes may also be on offer. School party tours 2 hours on foot or by coach (supplied by you), max 30 people. In French: 90 In a foreign language: 100 Sundays, public holidays and evenings: 135 Guide service for the day Guide from 8 am to 7 pm, max 40 people. In French: 222 In a foreign language, Sundays, public holidays and evenings: 237 Extra hour: 52 Our tourist products Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

22 20 > Our tourist products Toulouse Heritage Tours by coach in 2 hours From a coach, you will get a different view of the Ville Rose. This tour will take you through the footsteps of the Capitols and the Saint-Jacques-de- Compostelle pilgrims, showing you an unexpected side of this modern and creative city. Toulouse past and present (coach supplied by you) Tour of the historic centre: Place du Capitole, rue Alsace-Lorraine, the great boulevards, the banks of the Canal de Brienne and the canal du Midi, listed as a World Heritage Site. The bridges and quays of the Garonne: the Pont des Catalans, Pont Neuf, Quai de Tounis. Visit to the Hôtel d Assézat (not including the Bemberg Foundation), Saint-Étienne Cathedral or Saint-Sernin Basilica (please state when you book). Toulouse illuminated (coach supplied by you) An unusual night-time exploration of the city enhanced by the lighting installed as part of the Lighting Plan (bridges on the Garonne, historic monuments, Prairie des Filtres ). 135 /group guided tour in French mum 30 people* in a foreign language, Sundays, public holidays and evenings:150 ; For a group larger than 30 people: 15 supplement.

23 > Our tourist products 21 Toulouse Days and Evenings Designed by Toulouse Tourist Office, "Toulouse Days and Evenings" proposes a wide range of theme-based, flexible package offers: 12 daytime programmes for lovers of culture, heritage, economic tourism and good food, and 3 programmes for convivial evenings (casino-theatre, dinner and show, gourmet dinners, etc.). Our tourist products Toulouse days Toulouse discovery for school groups The pleasures of Toulouse Guided tour of Toulouse adapted for schools, with an afternoon at the Cité de l Espace for a fabulous journey into space. Guided walking tour of the city Entry to the Cité de l Espace Guided tour of the site IMAX film A choice of workshops for primary and secondary schools Toulouse on the theme of pleasure and gaming: guided tour of the city followed by a visit to the new Barrière Casino-Theatre. Guided coach tour of the city (coach not provided) Lunch at the Barrière Casino-Theatre Gaming and tea at the Barrière Casino- Theatre from 24,50 /pers minimum 10 pers* * supplement: possibility of a packed lunch at the Cité de l espace: 7 /pers coach not provided from 37 /pers minimum 30 pers coach not provided Day at the Cité de l espace Visit the Cité de l espace for a trip at zero gravity: guided tour of the site followed by a discovery of the IMAX room, Planetarium, Terradome and Mir space station. Guided tour of the Cité de l espace Access to all attractions Lunch at the Cité de l espace (Orion menu) Presence of a guide for the day from 41 /pers minimum 20 pers coach not provided Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

24 22 > Our tourist products Cultural Toulouse Immerse yourself in the culture of Toulouse, learn about the city's history and take in its friendly atmosphere. Guided walking tour of the city Lunch in town Visit to a museum of your choice (Augustins Museum, Saint-Raymond Museum, Abattoirs Museum) from 45 /pers minimum 10 pers mum 25 pers coach not provided In search of the treasures of Toulouse Discover the secrets and mysteries of the "ville rose" as you have fun on a life-size treasure hunt, then visit one of Toulouse's most fascinating museums. Treasure hunt Lunch in town Guided tour of the Bemberg Foundation from 48 /pers minimum 30 pers * supplement for a riverboat or barge excursion: 6,40 /pers coach not provided Toulouse with a difference The wings of knowledge Recreation day Discover the "ville rose" in an original, amusing way with a treasure hunt that ends with the award of certificates. Visit the Cité de l Espace for a fabulous journey into space. Treasure hunt Lunch at the Cité de l Espace (Orion menu) Entry to the Cité de l Espace + guided tour of the site + access to all attractions Presence of a guide for a half-day Visit the Airbus A380 assembly lines and the Cité de l Espace leisure park for a discovery of aeronautics and space. Visit to Airbus Lunch at the Cité de l Espace (Orion menu) Entry to the Cité de l Espace + guided tour of the site + access to all attractions Presence of a guide for a half-day Visit Toulouse for a day of pleasure and entertainment with a guided tour of the city followed by a unique show at the Barrière Casino-Theatre. Guided coach tour of the city (coach not provided) Lunch at the Barrière Casino-Theatre Spectacle at the Barrière Casino-Theatre from 58 /pers minimum 30 pers coach not provided from 62 /pers minimum 30 pers coach not provided * Supplement for a visit to Concorde: 4,50 /pers from 68 /pers minimum 30 pers coach not provided

25 > Our tourist products 23 Between earth and sky To learn more about Toulouse between earth and sky, its atmosphere, its flavours and its aerospace industry Guided coach tour of the city (coach not provided) Tasting of wines from the South-west at the Institute of Catholic Studies Lunch in town Visit to Airbus from 68 /pers minimum 15 pers coach not provided Toulouse surprises A wine-tasting lesson to help you discover the wines of the South-west. Ideal for awakening the senses and the curiosity; a journey of a thousand aromas and flavours, followed by a relaxing, fun afternoon on a life-size treasure hunt through the heart of the "ville rose". Wine-tasting lesson: wines of the South-west at the Institute of Catholic Studies Lunch in town Treasure hunt from 75 /pers minimum 30 pers coach not provided Our tourist products Wines of the stars and stars of the sky A wine-tasting lesson to help you discover the wines of the stars. In the afternoon, visit the Airbus A 380 assembly lines and learn about the aerospace industry in Toulouse. Wine-tasting lesson: wines of the stars at the Institute of Catholic Studies Lunch in town Visit to Airbus from 82 /pers minimum 15 pers coach not provided Flavours of Toulouse and kitchen gardens of the world A day with a difference for food-lovers keen to learn about regional gastronomy and world cuisine. A surprising journey through the land of flavours. Cookery lesson Lunch (tasting of the dishes prepared during the lesson) Guided tour of the Museum Gardens: Henri Gaussen Botanical Gardens and Kitchen Gardens of the World from 82 /pers minimum 10 pers mum 20 pers coach not provided Ask for the "Toulouse Days and Evenings" brochure Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr

26 24 > Our tourist products Toulouse evenings Dinner-cruise on the Occitania An unforgettable dinner-cruise on the canal du Midi, listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, or on the Garonne. Commentary from the captain as you travel along, and a surprise show (Saturday evenings only). Accommodation in 2 to 4-star hotels. Dinner-show 2 to 4-star hotel + breakfast from 60 /pers in B&B ** minimum 20 pers mum 76 pers coach not provided Dinner-show at the Lucien Barrière Casino-Theatre The magic of show-time in the brand new Barrière Casino-Theatre! A sumptuous show and a delicious dinner. Accommodation in 2 to 4-star hotels. Dinner-show 2 to 4-star hotel + breakfast from 79 /pers in B&B ** minimum 10 pers coach not provided Delights and wonders A package that offers a perfect combination of luxury and refinement. A gourmet dinner in one of Toulouse's finest restaurants, followed by a night-time tour of Toulouse in a luxury coach or minibus. Gourmet dinner Guided night-time tour of Toulouse Provision of a luxury coach or minibus Return transfer to the hotel from 175 /pers minimum 8 pers mum 25 pers coach provided Ask for the "Toulouse Days and Evenings" brochure

27 > Our tourist products 25 City Tours Formula n 2 Between heaven and earth Our tourist products Formula n 1 Toulouse à la carte 1 day Heritage Tour (on foot or by coach. Please note : coach hire is not included) discovery of the Ville Rose; lunch in one of the many restaurants; tour of the Airbus site and assembly lines Alternative to a tour of the Airbus site: behind-the-scenes exploration of Blagnac airport; a tour of the Aerotheque; a river cruise (depending on the season); a tour on the miniature train (depending on the season). 1 st day As for the Formula N 1 programme; free time in Toulouse or return to the 2** hotel; dinner; night and breakfast. 2 nd day Departure for the Cité de l'espace - an interactive exploration dedicated to the world of space, and completely scripted; Planetarium/original show with total immersion in the image; guided tour of discovery of the park and its exhibitions; dinner at the Cité de l espace restaurant; Imax session / projection of a film on an extra-wide screen; free time to visit; departure from the Cité de l espace. Formula n 3 Toulouse passion 1 st day and 2 nd day Formula n 2 programme; Regional dinner; night and breakfast. 3 rd day Shopping, typical markets, a ride on the Miniature Train or cruise on the Garonne or canal du Midi (depending on the season), a visit to the Fondation Bemberg or any other museum of your choice; regional dinner. 51 /pers mimimum 20 pers* from 165 /pers in B&B ** minimum 20 pers* from 265 /pers in B&B ** minimum 20 pers* * Transport not included. *Supplement single 25 per person/night. Transport not included. *Supplement single 25 per person/night. Transport not included. Information and bookings: Toulouse Tourist Office receptive department Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : 33 (0) visites@ot-toulouse.fr