Commune of Haute-Garonne and the second city of the department by its population, Colomiers is within the urban area of Toulouse, bordering the famous pink city. Between the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth century, Colomiers went from village to suburban new town status with a cultural and industrial development.
City Colomiers today presents an interesting cultural and architectural heritage that reflects the seniority of the city. Nice and full of life, the common is the opportunity to discover many wonders and also starting to discover the attractions that holds Toulouse.
Lively, Colomiers the town also has many activities of all kinds that give life to the city center regularly in the year.
The city of Colomiers has a rich heritage full of interest for lovers of old stones and history.
Located not far from Duroch Park, the Sainte-Radegonde church is one of the city's most beautiful monuments. Of the main building, which owes its name to a former Frankish queen, only a very beautiful Gothic style bedside remains. This square tower in pink bricks can be admired from the outside because the church is now closed to the public due to the risk of rockfall.
Built between the 17th and 18th centuries, the Perget farm presents the typical architecture of the Toulouse countryside. We can still admire some facade elements, as well as a very beautiful park. From the 18th century, the Perget dovecote is one of the emblems of the city with its pink bricks and its four arcades.
In the old center of Colomiers, visitors can appreciate beautiful 19th century brick and pebble houses, as well as charming little streets.
Fans of French history will not fail to stop by the Château de l'Armurier, which was, in 1940, the site of Léon Blum's arrest.
Do not miss the oratory which has been decorated with a fresco by Jean Ningres. One can also admire there an allegory of the four evangelists.
Behind the clinic, you can still admire the facade of the Château du Cabirol.
With a more contemporary architecture, the Pavillon Blanc Henri-Molina is designed by Rudy Ricciotti, architect of the Mucem in Marseille.
The flagship event of the city of Colomiers is its Comic Strip Festival held every third weekend in November.
In addition, there is no shortage of events throughout the year with various and varied activities: two weekly markets take place at Colomiers, on Thursday and Saturday morning on the Place du Languedoc.
Each year, the themed carnival on the first Saturday of March with parades and entertainment.
The Les Estivades festival of Colomiers is a theatrical event that takes place at the beginning of July with shows organized at Parc Duroch.
The funfair and its popular balls for the period of July 14 with a large fireworks display.
The month of August is the opportunity to attend a cinema under the stars in the heart of the neighborhoods, with open-air screenings.
The autumn fair takes place in October with its painting and sculpture enthusiasts.