Top Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées
Top Hotels in Midi-Pyrenees
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Midi-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
Restaurants in Midi-Pyrenees
1. Musee des Jouets
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Le musée des jouets de Montauban est le 2ieme musée des jouets en France Depuis son ouverture ,il y a 19 mois, le musée a reçu pas moins de 110 donations et est reconnu par le Trésor Public d’intérêt Culturel Les enfants et les adultes peuvent aussi bénéficier d'une grande salle de jeux .Le musée dispose aussi d'un atelier Meccano et d'un théâtre de Guignol. Enfin le musée organise à la demande des goûters d'anniversaire. (Confère le site internet: le musée des jouets de Montauban)
2. Museum of natural History
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4.5 based on 838 reviews
Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France
As always, this Museum of Natural History offers a wonderful experience both for adults, teenagers and kids. Following a thorough renovation a couple of years ago, this one is particularly interesting. You learn a lot about the Earth and Universe, plants and animals. It’s educative and a lot of fun. Moreover most of temporary exhibitions are very interesting as “Extinctions”, a great way back in history to understand how why and how species disappeared in the past or may disappear in the future.
3. Les Forges de Pyrene
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4.5 based on 344 reviews
Les Forges de Pyrène, the village that came back from the past... Where time stopped, where men and machines from the last century come back to life. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1900s Ariège villages that still resonate in this shady 5-hectare park at 5 km from Foix.
4. Musee Champollion
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4.5 based on 478 reviews
Jean François Champollion, the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphics, was born in Figeac in 1790. The Museum of Writing takes the visitor on a journey following Champollion’s footsteps that gives them the opportunity to take part in the adventure of the written word and consider its place in our future world.
Reviewed By ashburyflat
This museum is worth a trip to France. The history of writing, and the work of Jean-Francois Champollion, is displayed here in a highly sophisticated and polished manner with explanations in French and English that are erudite and complete. You can, and I hope to, spend days, soaking up the information that accompanies the artifacts.
5. Musee Fenaille
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By foodeye_9
This an important museum for the collection of Neolithic menhirs, household utensils and tools alone. Beyond that it has a great small collection of beautiful Romanesques sculpture in wood and stone, and some unusual stained glass fragments. The small Greco Roman collection has some interesting pieces. Then there are the handful of fine August Rodin sculptures of the former lady of the house, Ms Fanaille, who appears to have been quite gorgeous. All this is contained in an interesting medieval palace that has been retrofitted with a modern entrance, gift shop and elevator system that works. I suggest taking the elevator to the 3rd floor, which has the mind blowing menhirs, and then working your way down, by elevator or steps. With the bargain, month long museum pass to this and the Soulages, we visited the Fanaille 3 times in 3 days. As for the Soulages Museum, it has a fine and revelatory exhibition of Le Corbusier's art thru the summer. Who knew? (I was expecting lounge chairs.) Soulages' work, pretty much the entirety of the permanent collection, doesn't do much for me. Although some are intriguing, many just look like Franz Kline with thicker paint.
6. Musee Georges Labit
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By susheelar_12 - London, United Kingdom
Visited this museum full of artefact from Japan, Cambodia, India etc. Small museum but worth the visit
7. Musee de la Mode
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By Chilternette - Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
I was very impressed by this small museum. This year’s theme is embroidery and there are pieces from evening gowns and uniforms to buttons, hats, waistcoats and shoes. The clothes are in superb condition and well displayed and lit. I took two teenagers who go round most museums at a run, but they were captivated and said they’d come away with inspiration for their own projects. The shop next door is a delight and sensibly priced for vintage items. I do hope the museum can expand one day - it’s good, and more would be even better.
8. Musee Departemental de la Resistance & de la Deportation
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
9. Ailes Anciennes Toulouse
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Since 35 years, the association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse saves and rebuilds a unique collection of aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, gliders and engines). Our collection, which is among the largest in France, has been collected and is maintained by a team of passionate and dedicated volunteers.
Reviewed By sandermoll - Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
Fantastic museum with old aircraft. Although they are quite packed on a relatively small area, you can walk everywhere and touch all of them. Even in the hangar. No fences or whatever between you and the planes. The museum also renovates old aircraft on site. All done by volunteers and aviation enthusiasts. Entry for adults only 6 euros. If you are really interested in info on the planes on display they can provide a selfmade folder with a map. Both in French and English. Very useful. Staff very helpful and true aviation lovers. Small gift shop on site. Parking free. The aeroscopia museum is adjacent to the parking lot as well.
10. Musee du Vieux-Toulouse
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Kingpop - Sydney, Australia
I visited in the first week of October as a follow up to the Musee Raymond and was not disappointed. The building itself is a good part of its interest and is filled with artifacts that give a glimpse into life in Toulouse 300 plus years ago. The welcoming volunteers supplied me with a truly comprehensive book in English to guide me and I left with a feeling of really understanding the old city I was visiting. When I took a walking tour the next day I already felt I had laid the ground-work and had my questions ready.
