What to Do in Toulouse on a Sunday (Not Everything is Closed!)

Not everything is closed on Sundays in Toulouse! Museum, parks, outdoor or indoor activities. Toulouse will definitely present you with an option that will brighten your day. Here are some ideas to inspire you.

 

Jolimont Observatory

Jardin de l’Observatoire, 1 Av. Camille Flammarion, 31500 Toulouse

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This place is ideal for those who are passionate about astronomy.

The observatory also has a gallery, a library, and a well-kept park.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Saint-Etienne Cathedral

Pl. Saint-Étienne, 31000 Toulouse

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This Roman cathedral has been listed as a French historical monument since 1862.

You have to visit it at least once!

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Musée Départemental de la Résistance et de la Déportation

52, allée des Demoiselles, 31400 Toulouse

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This place is full of history and is entirely free.

Information (website in French)

 

La Prairie des Filtres

Cr Dillon, 31300 Toulouse

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This park is located on the banks of the Garonne, you can picnic there with your feet in the water.

You’ll find a whole bunch of hustle and bustle: playgrounds, musicians, jugglers, and more!

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Le Jardin Japonais

Jardin Compans Caffarelli, Boulevard Lascrosses, 31000 Toulouse

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This Japanese garden has the title “remarkable garden.”

It is ideal for a zen walk and a change of scenery.

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Garonne

Quais de la Garonne

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Classic but efficient: The  Garonne offers wonderful walks.

Consult this list (in French) to find the perfect circuit for your walk.

I advise you to at least cross the Saint-Pierre bridge.

 

Jardin des Plantes

31 All. Jules Guesde, 31400 Toulouse

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This garden is actually an immense park made of three different gardens, crossed by a river.

There are also kids playgrounds.

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Markets

Going to the market is always a fun Sunday activity.

The best markets in Toulouse are in Saint-Aubin, Arnaud Bernard, Saint-Cyprien, and the Carmes.

 

Rallye in the City

Place Etienne Esquirol, 31000 Toulouse

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A treasure hunt to participate in with your friends or your family.

You only need to bring your smartphone and a pair of good shoes.

Information and reservations (website in French)

 

Bubble Soccer

5 chemin Carrosse, 31400 Toulouse

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All the rules of soccer apply, except this time you’re equipped with a gigantic bubble.

Every time you come close to a player, both of you get thrown in the air! Guaranteed laughter!

Information and reservations (website in French)

 

Lasergame

172 Avenue De Muret, 31300 Toulouse

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Another activity with guaranteed fun!

Put on your fighting gear and face your family and friends in a game of Lasergame.

Information and reservations (website in French)

 

Trampoline Park and Ninja Circuit

7 Rue du Dr Charcot, 31830 Plaisance-du-Touch

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Located at the gates of Toulouse, this trampoline park and ninja circuit offer guaranteed laughter and thrills.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Private Night Cruise on the Garonne

48 quai de Tounis, 31000 Toulouse

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A cruise on the Garonne is something you need to experience at least once. Admire the “pink city” and its gorgeous monuments from the river.

Information and reservation

 

African Safari Zoo

41 Rue des Landes, 31830 Plaisance-du-Touch

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This reserve is a huge animal park at the gates of Toulouse.

It offers a multitude of activities including feeding the animals with the zookeepers, even the possibility to become a zookeeper for a whole evening.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Cité de l’Espace

Av. Jean Gonord, 31500 Toulouse

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The Cité de l’Espace is an amazing place to learn more about the universe.

There are a ton of things you can do regardless of your age!

Information and reservation

 

Cinémathèque

69 Rue du Taur, 31000 Toulouse

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The Toulouse Cinémathèque is definitely worth swinging by.

You will find projection rooms as well as exhibitions. During the summer, the Cinémathèque also organizes outdoor projections.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Bemberg Foundation

Place d’Assezat, 31000 Toulouse

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This place is an art foundation located in a Renaissance private hotel.

It has just been renovated, so I would visit just to check out the superb architecture.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

George Labit Museum

17 Rue du Japon, 31400 Toulouse

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This museum presents one of the finest French collections of oriental art (Japan, China, South-East Asia, India, Tibet, Nepal) and Egyptian antiquities.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Saint-Raymond Museum

1 ter Pl. Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse

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Saint Raymond is the museum of archeology of Toulouse. It  was built on a vast necropolis.

What makes this museum so special is that it tailors its visits to its audience: visits for children, for adults, for people with various handicaps… the circuit and the experience will be different!

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Musée des Augustins

21 Rue de Metz, 31000 Toulouse

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If you are an art fiend, you absolutely need to visit the Musée des Augustins which is the Fine Art Museum of Toulouse.

Information and reservation (website in French)

 

Galerie du Château d’eau

1 Pl. Laganne, 31300 Toulouse

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This water tower dates back to the 19th century. It has been listed as a French historical monument since 1987.

The water has obviously been emptied, now it is a photo gallery.

Information and reservation

 

Les Abattoirs

76 All. Charles de Fitte, 31300 Toulouse

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This museum houses Modern and Contemporary art collections in a historical building dating back to  the 19th century.

Information and reservation