Dead leaves crunching beneath our feet, the weather cooling, the days getting shorter, the smell of hot chestnuts and Halloween just around the corner… The autumn season brings with it some unmissable pleasures we can’t get enough of. Toulouse Secret invites you to discover its selection of activities to spend a beautiful autumn day in the pink city.
1. Drink hot chocolate in the legendary Bapz tearoom
You’ll find this hot chocolate lover’s den at 13, rue de la Bourse. Warm your hands and your heart with Bapz ‘s delicious beverage, and build up your strength for the rest of the day! And don’t hesitate to accompany your hot drink with their delicious sweet treats: Bapz cake, pavlova, tiramisu and scones will make your mouth water!
2. Admire the sublime autumn colors during a stroll along the Canal du Midi
They’ve been gathering dust all summer. It’s time to pull out our best scarves and corduroy jackets and enjoy the pretty reds, oranges and golds of autumn. For that, we suggest a breath of fresh air on the banks of the Canal du Midi! A beautiful moment of calm surrounded by nature and water. The more adventurous among you can discover our list of the most beautiful autumn walks within 1 hour of Toulouse!
3. Protect yourself from the chill of autumn by taking in a film at the Pathé Gaumont-Wilson cinema.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to lock yourself away in the darkened rooms and shiver in front of a horror film (it works with animated films too!). And who knows, maybe you’ll come across one of the ghosts of the Gaumont-Palace, the old cinema that used to stand where the Gaumont-Wilson used to! Looking for a good deal? You can always opt for low-price cinema tickets.
4. Buy a good book in Toulouse’s oldest bookshop
Bookworms, stock up on books at Toulouse’s oldest bookshop : Librairie Privat. Opened in 1849 (rue des Tourneurs then rue des Arts), choose the pages you’re going to devour this autumn, under a plaid blanket, with a cup of hot tea next to you. (They’re also well-stocked with board games for evenings out with friends at home).