April 2013
(35 Allées Jules Guesde, tel: 05 6773 8484) Muséum Toulouse is the city's gallery of natural history, and a great destination if you're amusing kids during rainy school holidays. www.museum.toulouse.fr

February 2013
The ever popular Salon du Tourisme Mahana takes place from 8th to 10th February and will put the accent on open'air holidays and wine tourism. 20,000 people are expected to attend. www.salonmahana.com

March 2013
The vast central square of Toulouse, La Place du Capitole, which has been fully pedestrianised since 1995, is one of the top spots in town for people-watching and taking photographs.

August 2012
The sand is back: from 13 July to 2 September, there will be a choice of three beaches with parasols and sunloungers in the city. Full information from the tourist office.