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Toulouse Nightlife

The city’s student population puts the life into nightlife in Toulouse, even if glamour and cutting edge get less of a look-in. Toulouse’s world-leading aerospace industry gives the city a cosmopolitan feel, but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of France to be found.

You can find up-to-date listings about cultural events in Toulouse online at www.box.fr or on the tourist office website (www.toulouse-tourisme.com).

Bars in Toulouse

Le Frog & Rosbif

If you’re really missing home, then step into the British-themed world of the Frog & Rosbif. It’s actually popular with locals too (and not just the expat crowd). The Frog & Rosbif prides itself on its wide selection of beer and, of course, it serves up a dose of the English language if you feel like you need a break. There’s a down-to-earth feel to the place and it regularly broadcasts live sporting events.

14 rue de l’Industrie, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6199 2857.
Website: www.frogpubs.com

Le Saint Jérôme

This stylish wine bar also serves up tapas, making it a great place in Toulouse to either start or finish your evening. Le Saint Jérôme serves wine by the glass as well as stocking wine from all over the world (rather than only from France). While wine bottles glow on the bookshelves, you can also pick up one of those classical French inventions: the croquet-monsieur (grilled ham and cheese sandwich).

21 rue St Antoine du T, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6122 9066.
Website: www.lesaintjerome.com

Le Wallace Café

If you’ve seen enough pink bricks for the day, then a drink in the cool, sleek Wallace Café will revive you. Its central Toulouse location and staggering distance to the taxi rank are other plus points. Tall white chairs replace bar stools and red lampshades hang from the ceiling. Cocktails include mojitos but prices aren’t cheap. There’s a selection of tapas available in the evening.

15 place St Georges, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6121 0718.
Website: www.lewallace.com

Clubs in Toulouse

Le 7 Discoteca

Dance until the small hours beneath the flashing lights of Le 7 Discoteca. Popular with students, the club’s resident and guest DJs keep Toulouse pulsing at the weekend. It’s one of the largest clubs in Toulouse. It’s big, it’s bold and it’s just celebrated its seventh birthday. Free entry on Thursdays. Resident DJs Mat Denum and Arnaud Andrieu.

20 rue Denfert Rochereau, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6162 0917.
Website: www.7discoteca.com

Le Royal’s

Labelling itself as the club for those in the 25-30 age range, you can find all the top hits here at Le Royal’s. The club hosts themed ‘after-work’ parties as well as nights for enterrement de vie, which literally translates as “burial of life” but actually describes stag and hen dos. Nice. Tapas and early evening menu packages are available.

1-3 rue Lucien Servanty, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6216 3150.
Website: www.leroyals.com

Opus Café

To dance all night, head to the Opus Café. Doors don’t even open until midnight but once you’re inside, you’ll find a mix of French and international music to push you all the way through until dawn. Help decorate the walls of the place with chalk provided by the staff. Poetry starts here. Kind of.

24 rue Nicolas Bachelier, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6162 3746.
Website: www.opus-cafe.net

Live Music in Toulouse

La Mandala Jazz Club

For a more laid-back vibe in Toulouse, enjoy the jazz at La Mandala Jazz Club. In summer, drinks are served outdoors on the terrace, while in winter it’s time to feel at home in the cosy, indoor atmosphere.

23 rue des Amidonniers, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6121 1005.
Website: www.lemandala.com

Le Cri de la Mouette

For live music in Toulouse in a small and intimate atmosphere – on a barge – then visit Le Cri de la Mouette. An ever-changing programme of pop-rock, hip-hop, reggae and funk keeps things fresh. Find a full calendar of events online.

78 allée de Barcelone, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6230 0528.
Website: www.lecridelamouette.com

Zénith de Toulouse

For music on a grand scale, the Zénith de Toulouse, which caters for around 9,000 people at a time, is the place for you. Performers include Kylie Minogue and the Scorpions so make sure to book in advance. It’s one of the few places in Toulouse that isn’t in the centre of town, so you’ll need to make a transport plan as well.

11 avenue Raymond Badiou, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6274 4949.

Theatre in Toulouse

Le Fil à Plomb

With only 70 seats, Le Fil à Plomb has an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Set in Toulouse’s ‘Bohemian’ quarter, you’ll find plenty of humour and fantasy in its performances (although they will be in French).

30 rue de la Chaîne, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6230 9977.
Website: www.theatrelefilaplomb.fr

Music and Dance in Toulouse

Centre de Développement Chorégraphique

This centre specialises in modern dance productions, putting on imaginative and refreshing pieces of work. Its contemporary feel balances the old-world charm of much of the rest of Toulouse and is sure to leave you with something to think about.

5 avenue Etienne-Billières, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6159 9878.
Website: www.cdctoulouse.com

Halle aux Grains

Home to the much acclaimed Orchestre National du Capitole, this hexagonal building has a striking profile and rich programme. While specialising in classical music, Toulouse’s Halle aux Grains also presents dance and the performing arts.

Place Dupuy, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6163 1313.
Website: www.onct.mairie-toulouse.fr

Théâtre du Capitole

Right in the centre of Toulouse, the Théâtre du Capitole presents both opera and pure orchestral pieces in an impressive architectural setting. Performance schedules vary, but you can find details online. The Ballet du Capitole also regularly performs here. Dress up to the nines and let the setting of the marble pillars and gilt-edged decorations sweep you away to a world of elegance and sophistication.

Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Tel: 05 6122 3131.
Website: www.theatre-du-capitole.org

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