Cité de l'espace
A well-known European space-themed park where you can enter a replica of the Mir space station module and see a life-size Ariane 5 rocket up close.
The Cité de l’espace is on the eastern outskirts of the city. Inside the park stands a full-scale model of the Ariane 5 rocket (about 53 metres tall). You can walk into a replica of the Mir space station and a Soyuz spacecraft, and experience simulated training and moonwalking. The venue includes a planetarium and an IMAX cinema, along with many interactive exhibits, making it a good full-day outing for families. Some commentary is in French, but audio guides can be rented. Take bus 37 from the city centre or a taxi, a journey of about 20 minutes. It is closed on Mondays in some months.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00/18:00; closed Mondays in some months
Nearby sights
- Halle de la Machine
- Muséum de Toulouse & Jardin des Plantes
- Toulouse Cathedral
- Musée des Augustins
- Marché Victor Hugo
- Place du Capitole & Capitole de Toulouse
- Hôtel d'Assézat & Fondation Bemberg
- Quai de la Daurade & Notre-Dame de la Daurade