It’s THE back-to-school event! On September 20 and 21, 2025, Toulouse’s municipal greenhouses will be exceptionally open to the public for the European Heritage Days. This visit will enable you to discover over 330,000 annuals, biennials, perennials, fruit trees and shrubs that flower the city. It’s also an opportunity to marvel at the metal architecture, listed as a Monument Historique. You can also admire the hundred-year-old wisteria trees, which have been awarded the “Arbres Remarquables” label, and take part in free gardening activities. A breath of fresh air in the heart of the pink city, for one weekend only.
A rare architectural heritage to (re)discover
Toulouse’s municipal greenhouses are a masterpiece of the late 19th century, built in 1877 and 1893. In the early 20th century, they were moved to their current location on boulevard de la Marne. Their structure combines iron and glass, providing a luminous setting for the plants. Listed as a Historic Monument, the greenhouses embody an industrial and botanical past that can be explored today through the rotunda, wings and hemicycles of the greenhouse.
Visitors can also learn the secrets of the gardeners who watch over this living heritage. The century-old wisteria, spread over a 30-meter arbor, are a sight to behold in their own right, promising a peaceful, shady atmosphere. The visit is punctuated by advice, demonstrations and a variety of activities, accessible to young and old alike. And it’s all thanks to the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21!
Toulouse’s municipal greenhouses: horticultural production at the service of the city
Every year, the greenhouses produce around 330,000 plants to beautify Toulouse all year round. Flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and even the famous Toulouse violet… 2,000 pots of Toulouse violets are also grown here every year. During Heritage Days, you can meet passionate municipal staff who share their know-how and offer hands-on workshops, including wisteria seed planting. This is also an opportunity to take home free cuttings to extend the botanical experience at home.
Don’t miss this exceptional event in Toulouse. Let yourself be surprised by the magic of Toulouse’s municipal greenhouses, a green and historic setting in the heart of the pink city. All events are free and open to all, making this the perfect invitation for an outing with family or friends, combining culture, nature and simple pleasure.
Experience Toulouse differently, between heritage and nature, during the Journées du Patrimoine at the municipal greenhouses. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to escape to the heart of the city and discover a hidden treasure.
📍Address: 19 boulevard de la Marne, Toulouse
⏰Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. September 20 and 21, 2025