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Plaisance-du-Touch

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Garonne

Plaisance-du-Touch commune is located in the department of Haute-Garonne, about ten kilometers from Toulouse, and is part of its urban area. Old country house, the city was founded around the year 1000, in the Middle Ages.

Today the city of Plaisance-du-Touch is mainly renowned for its zoo offering different courses among the animals of the savannah and other events of all kinds. Visitors also will enjoy a modest historical heritage which is not without interest.

Plaisance-du-Touch is ideally located for exploring the most beautiful sights of the region, like the famous pink city, Toulouse, which is not far away.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPlaisance-du-Touch
Postcode31830
Latitude43.5646860 (N 43° 33’ 53”)
Longitude1.2949000 (E 1° 17’ 42”)
AltitudeFrom 157m to 200m
Surface area26.53 km²
Population19904 inhabitants
Density750 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulouse (17.8 km, 22 min)
Insee code31424
IntercommunalityCC Le Grand Ouest Toulousain
DepartmentHaute-Garonne
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles3 km (6 min)
Tournefeuille5 km (9 min)
Cugnaux5.9 km (9 min)
Fonsorbes6.3 km (7 min)
Villeneuve-Tolosane6.7 km (10 min)
Frouzins6.9 km (9 min)
Léguevin7.8 km (10 min)
Colomiers9.1 km (12 min)
Pibrac9.1 km (13 min)
Fontenilles9.6 km (13 min)
Seysses10.3 km (11 min)
Brax10.5 km (13 min)
Lamasquère11.2 km (14 min)
Roques11.4 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Plaisance-du-Touch present its visitors an interesting heritage, diverse and varied, reflecting all periods that have passed through this city in the south of France.

The African safari is the most famous tourist site in the municipality of Plaisance-du-Touch. This zoo is spread over more than twenty hectares and will discover more than 600 animals as the African elephant, lion, tiger, antelope, zebra, crocodile, monkey or giraffe. Safaris by car or walking tours are proposed, as the sea lion and bird shows.

Listed historical monument, Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is a beautiful building with tower wall with no shortage of interest. Visitors can also enjoy the city the castle of Vitarelles.

The bridge over the key, made of brick and built on the Touch in the eighteenth century, was also listed historic monument in the 1920s can appreciate architecture typical of the region.

Popular with sports, golf Téoula is an opportunity to learn about this beautiful activity, while enjoying the idyllic setting of oak and eucalyptus are mixed. It borders the zoo in the city of Plaisance-du-Touch.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

The Plaisance-du-Touch market is held throughout the year on Thursday and Saturday morning from 6am to 13h.

In August, up to St. Bartholomew and its four days of animation. In the program, a carnival, dances, a fishing contest, and various other events.

Organized every year in October, meetings of art and crafts are the highlight of the cultural season of Plaisance-du-Touch. On an area of ​​over 2,000 m² are presented jewelry, clothing, artwork, offered by creative craftsmen from all over. Demonstrations of ancient crafts are also available.

Held in November with the neighboring city, Gospel Touch festival is the opportunity to discover some exceptional concerts around the streets of Plaisance-du-Touch.

Weather

Tuesday 16 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 17 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Toulouse Tourist Pass : monuments, museums, transport + 1 guided tour - Valid for 3 days
Culture and education36 € Toulouse (12.9 km)
Open-top minibus tour of Toulouse
Culture and education16 € to 29 € Toulouse (12.9 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Toulouse - In French
Entertainment24 € Toulouse (13.2 km)
Cité de l'Espace : 1-day ticket
Culture and education26 € Toulouse (16 km)
Microlight flight over the Tarn Valley
Sports sensations40 € to 130 € Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Along the waterway
Village visitIntermediate2:00Carbonne (31 km)
Lombez, audio tour of the historic heart
HikeEasy35 minLombez (33 km)
On the way to the forest
HikeIntermediate3:15Bessières (34 km)
Round of the vines
HikeEasy3:15Villematier (34 km)
Lake Loop
HikeEasy3:00La Magdelaine-sur-Tarn (34 km)

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Bed & breakfasts

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Campsites

Hotels

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