Issue No. 19

3 Reach for the sky
Visit the Aeroscopia museum where you’ll discover a unique collection of more than 30
legendary planes, including two Concordes, a Super Guppy and the A400M. Toulouse is
the birthplace of global civil and military aviation, and Aeroscopia perfectly represents its
rich aviation heritage. This summer there’s an exhibition dedicated to the evergreen Tintin
www.musee-aeroscopia.fr/en
4 Walk the Walk
Get in touch with Toulouse’s secrets and take
a walking tour with the tourist office to discover
the city’s hidden art and architectural gems.
Cross the Pont Neuf and discover the
cosmopolitan district of Saint-Cyprien, a
vibrant district where you’ll find the Passerelle
Viguerie, a 140m long walkway above the
water alongside the Hopital de la Grave, you’ll
get goose bumps at the views over Toulouse.
There are plenty of little restaurants with a
Bohemian ambiance, a covered market and
popular bars.
The buzz of the town centre is a constant
reminder of the exuberant life of Toulouse.
Weave your way through narrow cobblestone
streets and small squares to discover the
Saint-Étienne quarter, brimming with secret
and quirky charms.
Toulouse tourist office organizes an English
language city tour “Great monuments of
Toulouse” every Saturday afternoon.
5 Meet & Greet
Be bowled over by the Greeters tales as
they take you on a tour of the city. There
are 31 volunteers in Toulouse most of
whom speak English and they love to
share their knowledge of Toulouse in this
not for profit service.
toulousegreeters.fr