Cultural Activities in Toulouse, France

Learning a language also means discovering a different culture and way of life. At Langue Onze Toulouse we propose a varied and stimulating programme of extra-curricular activities to give you deeper insight into French history, culture and customs, as well as introducing you to the city of Toulouse. Excursions in the region will allow you to explore local gastronomy - foie gras, salade de chevre chaud (toasted goat cheese), magret de canard, saucisse de Toulouse, cassoulet and violet ice cream, its wines and liqueurs – and learn about the fascinating rebellious political, religious and economic history of the Southwest of France.

Our Cultural Program offers a wide range of activities which take place in the afternoons and evenings. All activities are accompanied by a teacher or French-speaking staff member and most activities are held in French, giving you extra time to practice and improve in fluency.

Your first day welcome to the school and Toulouse includes an information packet detailing upcoming events, hints on what to do and see in town, a guided walking tour of the city and an optional lunch in a typical Toulousan restaurant.

Throughout your course, several afternoons or evenings per week will find you exploring new corners of la ville rose; dancing, dining and taking in concerts and shows, swimming, hiking, cycling along the Canal du Midi; attending conferences and films in French, playing Pétanque or taking a riverboat cruise at sunset. The program includes regular visits to Toulouse features such as the Airbus aircraft assembly line and the Cité de l'Espace.

With its multitude of cultural organizations, museums and more than 20 annual festivals of music, dance, film and art year-round, in Toulouse there's always something happening.

Excursions

In the summer months, on many weekends we offer optional excursions to points of interest in the Toulouse region:

Carcassonne - an impressive walled mediaeval city boasting 3 km of ramparts, 52 towers, castle and cathedral, restored in the 19th century by the renowned architect Viollet-le-Duc.

Albi- birthplace of the troubadours and Langue d'Oc, its centre ville intact from the Middles Ages, the city of Albi is the site of the Toulouse-Lautrec museum & the fantastically frescoed cathedral Sainte-Cécile, one of the largest brick edifices in the world.

Pyrenees – superb winter skiing and sports & hiking year-round in this magnificent mountain range only 100 km south of Toulouse, on the French border with Spain.

Mediterranean shore – sun and fun at the beach in seaside villages from Sète to Narbonne & along the coasts of French Catalonia.