What to do in Toulouse?

What to do in the pink city?

Toulouse is a dynamic and lively city with lots to do. Here are some suggestions of things to do in Toulouse:

Visit the Cité de l'Espace: this is a space-themed theme park with exhibitions, space flight simulators, planetariums, rockets, satellites and much more.
Stroll along the quays of the Garonne: this is a great place to relax, stroll and enjoy the view of the river.
Explore the historic centre of the city: the Place du Capitole, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne and the Place Saint-Georges are all popular attractions. You can do this with the Coddy app: play an urban escape game in the streets of Toulouse to pass by the must-sees and have fun with lots of riddles!
Discover the local cuisine: Toulouse's gastronomy is special, we grant you, but it's worth trying! It is famous for its cassoulets, its Toulouse sausage, its foie gras and its regional wines. We strongly advise you to try it all.
Take a walk in the gardens of the Toulouse Museum
Shopping: why not, as the city has many fashion, jewellery and craft shops. You wouldn't go to Toulouse just for that, but you might as well!
Visit museums: Toulouse has many museums, such as the Musée des Augustins and the Musée Saint-Raymond, which house art and history collections.
Go to the Victor Hugo market: this is a covered market offering a wide variety of local produce, cheeses, meats, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Cycling: a way to see the city from a different perspective.
Go to a rugby match: Toulouse is a city that loves rugby, so if you're a fan of the sport, we recommend you go to a Stade Toulousain match.

Where to spend the day in Toulouse

If you only have 24 hours in Toulouse, here is a suggested itinerary to discover the main tourist sites of the city:

Start your day by visiting the Basilique Saint-Sernin, one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. This Romanesque church is famous for its architecture, its frescoes and its reliquary of Saint-Saturnin. The basilica has also been a pilgrimage site for Christians for centuries. You can visit the crypt where the relics of Saint-Sernin are kept.
Then head to the Place du Capitole, the heart of the city, which houses the town hall and the Toulouse National Theatre. Take time to stroll around the square and admire the magnificent façade of the town hall.
For lunch, head to the Victor Hugo market, located a few minutes' walk from the Place du Capitole. This is a covered market where you can shop for fresh, local produce. But you will also find bars and restaurants.
After lunch, take the metro or bus to the Cité de l'Espace. A must-see attraction in Toulouse: space exploration, interactive exhibitions, flight simulations and life-size rocket models. For fans of Thomas Pesquet, this is the place to be.
In the late afternoon, enjoy the calm and beauty of the gardens of the Toulouse Museum. Located a few steps from the Cité de l'Espace, this park offers a magnificent view of the city.
And, to end your day in style, head to the right bank of the Garonne to admire the sunset over the river. You can also take advantage of the bars and restaurants lining the quays to have a drink or dinner.

How to visit Toulouse on foot

With Coddy of course! An outdoor activity unlike any other, the life-size escape game offered by Coddy is a trendy variant of the traditional escape room.

It's an adventure that takes place with the help of your smartphone: you will walk through the streets of Toulouse and discover different places in the city with the help of the map included in the application. You will then have to solve riddles that sometimes require a lot of observation in order to find details or information that are not directly visible.

To get to know the city and its secrets better, try an escape game in Toulouse!

All you need is your smartphone and a team ready to take on the challenge! You will have riddles to decipher, clues to help you discover the city with your family, friends or colleagues. You'll walk through the Place du Capitole, the Jardin des Plantes, the Garonne and explore the districts of Toulouse in search of clues and answers to the riddles.

Play an Urban Escape Game in Toulouse

Which museums to visit in Toulouse

Toulouse museums are free on the first Sunday of each month.

Cité de l'Espace: a scientific culture centre focused on space and the conquest of space, devoted to both astronomy and astronautics.
Musée des Augustins: the museum of fine arts in Toulouse.
Musée Saint-Raymond : the archaeological museum of Toulouse opened in 1892.
Paul Dupuy: the museum of Precious Arts
Muséum de Toulouse: natural history and ethnology museum located in the Jardin des Plantes in Toulouse.
Le Quai des savoirs: a cultural centre dedicated to science, technology and contemporary creation.
Les Abattoirs, Museum - Frac Occitanie Toulouse: exhibitions of modern art and creations of contemporary artists.
Le Couvent des Jacobins: a jewel of medieval art in the heart of the pink city.