Halle de la Machine
A giant mechanical exhibition hall created by the team behind Nantes' Machines Island. You can take a walk aboard a 14-metre-tall mechanical minotaur.
La Halle de la Machine is located on the former site of the old Montaudran airfield and was founded by the La Machine team, who created the "Machines Island" in Nantes. The hall displays dozens of moving mechanical installations, and operators give live demonstrations. The most popular attraction is Asterion, a mechanical minotaur about 14 metres tall, on which visitors can climb and ride slowly along the historic runway. Next door is the Chemin de l'Aéropostale exhibition, which commemorates the early days of airmail. Take metro Line B and then a bus, or a taxi, for about 20 minutes. It is closed on Mondays in most months.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays in most months
Nearby sights
- Cité de l'espace
- Muséum de Toulouse & Jardin des Plantes
- Toulouse Cathedral
- Musée des Augustins
- Hôtel d'Assézat & Fondation Bemberg
- Marché Victor Hugo
- Place du Capitole & Capitole de Toulouse
- Prairie des Filtres