By Awa team @Pass France
Whether you're in France or just passing through, here are some ideas for weekend activities and visits in various French destinations.
The Multidestination Tourism Pass Blog suggests ideas for included or discounted visits with Passes, City Passes sold on the site's online store !
What to do in Toulouse at the weekend
Have you heard of the Toulouse Pass Tourisme?
For a weekend getaway in the Pink City, think Pass Tourisme Toulouse!
As its name suggests, it is THE right plan to make Smart Tourism The 4th city of France, renowned for its cultural life.
Some ideas for discovering industry, aeronautics and space -
Free tours for Toulouse Pass Tourisme holders!
- Visit La Cité de l'espace(Pass Explorateur) - Try out the LuneXplorer, climb aboard the planetarium and much more. For young and old alike, the Cité de l' espace offers you a plunge into the world of space!
- Visit Pioneer Flight(Explorer Pass) - explore a real period mail wagon! Closed Mondays and December 25. For opening hours, please contact the operator.
- Explore Aeroscopia, aeronautical museum - Enter the cockpit of the legendary Concorde, a Super Guppy or a real A380!
Reduced rates for Toulouse Pass Tourisme holders !
- Visit the Cité de l'espace - the Ariane 5 rocket, space treasures, access the secrets of space, dream with your head in the stars...at the Cité de l'espace!
- Let's visit Airbus - Toulouse is the aeronautics capital of the world, and the birthplace of Airbus. There are two tours on the menu: the "Airbus" tour and the "Airbus Kids" tour.
- Discover the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse - For over 40 years, the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse association has been rescuing and restoring a unique collection of aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, gliders and engines), which it passionately presents to the public!
A few ideas for Toulouse weekend visits and cruises -
- CityTour Toulouse: The tour takes place aboard a cabriolet bus, with audio guides and commentary in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. Tour lasts 1h10!
Discounted cruises for Toulouse Pass Tourisme holders !
- Come aboard with Les Bateaux Toulousains to sail on the Garonne or the Canal du Midi through the seasons! Every day from March to October - March to June: navigation on the Canal du Midi. July to October: sailing on the Garonne (Port de la Daurade) and the Canal.
- Come aboard the Granhota - Canoeing on the Garonne River take a 1-hour canoe trip with an instructor!
- Borrow Toulouse's tourist trains A 100% electric train that lets you explore the city center in record time!
Weekend in Toulouse - Some ideas for entertainment and leisure activities
- Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse one of France's leading orchestras, presents a series of concertos dedicated by Benjamin Attahir to performers from the Toulouse region (Bertrand Chamayou in 2022, Thibaut Garcia in 2023) and many more!
- The Cinémathèque de Toulouse offers themed cycles, panoramas and festivals... Tickets: Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 9pm. Saturday from 3.30pm to 9pm. Sunday, 3.30 pm to 6 pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
The Toulouse Pass Tourisme is a card and mobile application available on Android and Apple. You can buy it now and use it on your next Toulouse weekend!
*Remember to check the opening days and times of the sites and monuments by telephone (you'll find them on the site presentation pages) before scheduling your visit.
**PassFrance Tourisme cannot be held responsible for changes in prices or unavailability of services. Please check opening times with the various service providers.
Nantes: what to do or visit at the weekend?
Do you have a Nantes Pass?
The Nantes Pass is your ally for smart tourism during your next weekend in Nantes!
Sunny weekend...ideas for sightseeing, outdoor cruises -
Cruises in Nantes - Free for Pass Nantes holders !
- Come aboard Les Bateaux Nantais for a Erdre and its Castles" promenade cruise or "Bateau Ouch". Reservations required | Departure at 7:15pm. Duration 2 hours.
- Opt for a Floating: 2 hours of kayaking to float on the Erdre! Reservations required. Bring your own shoes and appropriate clothing.
- Embark with Ruban Vert and enjoyan hour on an electric boat !
Fancy a drink this weekend in Nantes?
This weekend in Nantes, you are the holder of a Tourist pass and would like to have a drink alone or with friends? Here's a list of Pass Nantes partner establishments where you can enjoy a drink. a free drink on presentation of your Pass only from October 1 to October 31 March :
- La Cigale - for an all-chocolate Celaya snack.
- Café du Musée d'Arts - Choose from a glass of wine of the moment, water syrup, homemade iced tea, homemade citrusade, espresso coffee / or a homemade cookie.
- Service Wednesday to Sunday only, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
- Café de la Branche -
Only a few days left until March 31! Why not make the most of your pass this weekend or next? Buy your Nantes Pass!
*PassFrance Tourisme cannot be held responsible for changes in prices or unavailability of services. Please check opening times with the various service providers.
Weekend in Lyon, what to do?
Get a Lyon City Card , which gives you access to culture, activities, visits and shows. Everything is included, even public transport!
Here are some ideas for free visits for City Card holders, museum and temporary exhibition enthusiasts -
- Museum of Fine Arts - Open : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun : 10 am - 6 pm.
- Musée Lumière -
- The OL Museum - Admission to OL le Musée is included in the Lyon City Card, except on match days.
- Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 10am to 7pm | Sunday from 10am to 6pm | Thursday from 10am to 7pm during school vacations.
- Henri Malartre Automobile Museum - the Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône and its 3.5-hectare wooded park welcome you for a day out!
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 6 pm;
- From 1 pm on 3rd Fri. and in Jan. on weekends only. Except Jan. 1, Dec. 25
2 free cruises for Lyon City card holders!
- Cruises with Les Bateaux lyonnais - 3 cruises (your choice) on a half-covered boat, with indoor and outdoor seating.
- Open: daily from April to October, 1 cruise of your choice | Boat trip duration: 1h
- FOR Lyon'S FÊTE DES LUMIERES: all Cruises last 50 minutes on the Saône.
- The Vaporetto - the shopping center's river shuttle, connects the Confluence district to Vaise via downtown Lyon.
- April, May, June, September and October, Wednesday to Sunday, 1:30 pm to 6:50 pm.
Every day during school vacations. - March, November and December: Wednesday - Saturday - Sunday (daily during Christmas vacations);
- July and August: 7/7 | Open on public holidays except 25/12. Winter truce: January and February.
- Boarding subject to availability (except for specific programs).
- April, May, June, September and October, Wednesday to Sunday, 1:30 pm to 6:50 pm.
*PassFrance Tourisme cannot be held responsible for changes in prices or unavailability of services. Please check opening times with the various service providers.
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