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A long weekend is coming next week, between the commemoration of the Armistice on May 8, Ascension on May 9 and the closing of classes on May 10. What to do in Toulouse during these few days?
Next week promises a long weekend, marked by the commemoration of the Armistice on Wednesday May 8, Ascension Day on Thursday May 9, as well as the closing of classes on Friday May 10. What to do in Toulouse during this long weekend?
Discover the untold history of Toulouse
History buffs can discover 19th century Toulouse in the company of Madame Rose, a brothel owner who will tell you the secrets of the naughty life of the Pink City in the 1880s and her experience as a pimp. This unique guided tour, organized by the tourist tour agency Epok Tour and carried out in period costume, is a real invitation to travel back in time. The first visit starts at Place Saint-Georges, in the morning of Wednesday May 8. Other dates are scheduled through September. Reservations are required, with the number of places limited to 25 people. Prices vary between 7 and 15 euros. More information here.
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Ceremonies of May 8, 1945
In addition, the agency is organizing a second guided tour in 18th century costume in the streets of the Pink City. Madame de Cambon, descendant of the illustrious Pierre-Paul Riquet, invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the 1780s to discover the life of Toulouse high society on the eve of the French Revolution. The visit takes place in the Saint-Étienne district, the Saturday May 11 from 15 hours. Other dates are scheduled through September. Reservations are of course required and prices vary between 5 and 15 euros. More information here.
A pinch of culture…
The doors of several Toulouse museums also remain open on Wednesday May 8 and Thursday May 9at usual times: the Saint-Raymond museum which is currently offering a superb exhibition on the Cathar crusade, the Jacobins convent which invites visitors to immerse themselves for around thirty minutes in the daily life of Toulouse residents in the Middle Ages, notably by donning period costumes to understand the evolution of fashion, but also the Abattoirs museum, the Cité de l’espace and the EDF Bazacle space.
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May 8: a ceremony that takes on a special character
…And lots of laughs
Want to fight zombies, immerse yourself in the world of Alice in Wonderland during an escape game or save Notre-Dame Cathedral from the flames? The Oxmoz room, specialized in virtual reality, offers a wide choice of virtual reality adventures to take on alone or in a team, with family or friends. Located in Blagnac, it will be open next week from Tuesday May 7 to Sunday May 12. Slots can be reserved through the Oxmoz room website.
To continue this long weekend in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, Toulouse’s performance halls offer programming throughout the week: 3T, studio 55, or even the Le fil à plumb theater.
Toulouse the creative
Are you more in a creative mood? The Swinging Sisters concept store welcomes you for a two-hour knitting workshop, Wednesday May 8 from 5 p.m. and Saturday May 11 from 10 a.m. A contribution of 3 euros, or the consumption of a drink or a pastry, is requested and reservations are not obligatory, subject to availability. More information here.
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“Swinging Sisters”, a new boutique in Toulouse combining embroidery, coffee tasting and creations
Saint-Pierre Square will also host a creators’ market on Sunday May 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come stroll and admire the creations of around forty artisans who promote local know-how: jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, items for children…
