Things That Everyone Must See and Do While in Toulouse

Toulouse, France is the Mecca for many different bigwhich were both hostile. Well thank the heavens that
sectors. Toulouse is the leader in the aerospacethey constructed this canal. It is so beautiful, and
industry for all of Europe! It is also the headquarterswonderful in every single imaginable way. What would
for Airbus and GPS. But if you think that's the onlybe better than spending the afternoon going down a
things they're known for, then you badly mistaken.winding canal studded with amazing looking plant life.
This is because it's also home to the SPOT satelliteSports:
system as well CNES's Toulouse Space Centre. This isIf you're into sports, then Toulouse, France will not
actually the largest space agency in all of Europe. Butdisappoint. It is home to one of the better Rugby
like I said before there's simply so much to do! So inteams as well. That's right, none other than Stade
order to help everyone, this article is going to featureToulousaine calls Toulouse, France home. Well that's
some of the greatest and best activities that youof course when they aren't playing in the finals or
can partake while adventuring around Toulouse,even the Heineken Cup. Toulouse was also the home
France.of the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Sights:Space:
One of the most interesting parts of anyone's trip toCite de l'espace - Cite de l'espace is French for City
Toulouse, France is of course the sights. Some ofof Space, which is just like the name sounds. It is a
these buildings have been there for hundreds oftheme park all centered on the conquest of space.
years. It's all ways quite impressive to walk down theMore than 2 million visitors have come here since
streets and marvel at some of these historic landbeing opened in 1997. They also have a number of
marks. I suggest visiting Jardin des Plantes which isimpressive exhibits. Such as their planetarium, that
one of the most stunning and magnificent parks Igives some unique light shows that you won't forget
have ever seen. You can tell that the caretakers arefor a good time to come. Cite dl l'espace is also home
doing a phenomenal job keeping this immaculate parkto a stunning Imax screen in their newest
up and running.planetarium. So let me ask you a quick question, who
Nature:in their right mind wouldn't like to take their family on
If you're a nature lover, then Canal du Midi is aan educational vacation. Some of the interactive
must-see. This beautiful winding canal spans 240kmexhibits are a gigantic hit with younger children,
across Southern France's breathtaking countryside.especially if they already have a deep love of space.
Canal du Midi originated as a shortcut for traders. ItYou can even go inside control room for Ariane 5. It's
was originally supposed to be a shortcut through thejust a model of the original aircraft, but it's still
Atlantic between the Mediterranean. This was done inimpressive just the same!
order to stay away from Spanish waters and pirates