Combos

Combo: Toulouse Canal du Midi Cruise + Cité de l'espace Tickets

Discover two sides of Toulouse in one booking, cruising the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi and exploring space science at Cité de l’Espace.

Cruise the Canal du Midi with French and English commentary, an open bar, violet syrup, a Toulouse delicacy, and a shaded terrace.

Explore Cité de l’Espace's exhibitions, gardens, Planetarium, IMAX® and LuneXplorer, with immersive shows and interactive space displays.

Discover the Pokémon x ESA exhibition, connecting Pokémon with ESA's space missions, plus exclusive Pokémon GO events and Astronaut Pikachu encounters.

Visit both attractions on the same day, with a scheduled cruise departure and a self-paced space park visit. Pokémon GO events run until April 30, 2027.

Toulouse Canal du Midi UNESCO Cruise

1.5-hour Canal du Midi cruise

French & English commentary

Open bar & violet syrup

Toulouse delicacy

Air-conditioned boat

Shaded terrace

Cité de l’Espace

Entry to Cité de l'espace

Planetarium, IMAX® & LuneXplorer access [subject to availability]

Exhibition pavilions, gardens & shows

Pokémon x ESA exhibition access

Multilingual audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Pair a guided Canal du Midi UNESCO cruise with a full Cité de l'espace visit, including Planetarium, IMAX and LuneXplorer access.

Getting started

Scan your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at each venue to activate your tickets for this same-day combo. Board your air-conditioned boat on the Canal du Midi at the indicated boarding point, then, separately, present your smartphone ticket at the Cité de l'espace entrance and head straight inside after the ticket check.

What to expect

Toulouse Canal du Midi UNESCO cruise

Glide along the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi on a relaxed sightseeing cruise that lets you watch the waterway, tree-lined banks, and historic engineering from the comfort of a modern boat.

Features

Spend around 1.5 hours on the Canal du Midi, watching tree-lined banks, quiet towpaths, moored boats, and open countryside shift past as you cruise.

Choose your preferred spot on an air-conditioned boat that also features a shaded terrace, so you can sit indoors or outside while you sail.

Listen to live commentary in French and English as your guide describes the history, engineering, and everyday life along this World Heritage canal.

Enjoy an open bar of soft drinks with a complimentary glass of violet syrup, a Toulouse delicacy, plus an additional Toulouse delicacy snack served onboard.

Cité de l'espace

Explore Cité de l'espace, a science park dedicated to space exploration, combining 4,000m² of exhibitions with 4 hectares of themed gardens, real spacecraft, and immersive shows.

Features

Explore Cité de l'espace, a science park combining 4,000m² of exhibitions, 4 hectares of themed gardens, real spacecraft, and immersive space shows.

Space exhibitions: Explore interactive displays on astronomy, space technology, and human spaceflight across indoor pavilions and themed gardens.

Spacecraft and rockets: See the Mir station, 53m-high Ariane 5 rocket, Apollo Lunar Module, and life-size Mars rovers.

Planetarium & IMAX®: Enjoy astronomy shows and giant-screen space films, with audio guides in English, Spanish, and French.

LuneXplorer: Experience a simulated Moon mission inspired by lunar exploration.

Cité des Petits: Discover hands-on space activities for children aged 4 and above, plus scheduled science demonstrations.

Pokémon x ESA: Explore ESA's space missions through Pokémon-themed exhibits and join exclusive Pokémon GO events, with a chance to meet Astronaut Pikachu.

Exclusive merchandise: Browse Pokémon x ESA clothing, keychains, notebooks, and posters at the on-site shop.

Wrapping up

Your combo concludes after you finish exploring Cité de l'espace and disembark from your Canal du Midi cruise. With both experiences booked together on one ticket, you keep logistics simple while combining riverside sightseeing with a full day of space-themed exhibits and shows.

What to bring

Toulouse Canal du Midi UNESCO Cruise

Mobile voucher and ID: Bring your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID for verification at the boarding point.

Cité de l'espace

Ticket voucher: Show your smartphone voucher at the entrance for direct scanning to enter.

Ticket date: Make sure you visit on the specific date selected when booking, as your ticket is valid only that day.

What's not allowed

Cité de l'espace

Large luggage: Do not bring large luggage, as there is no storage available onsite.

Animals: Do not bring animals, except registered guide dogs which are permitted.

Accessibility

Cité de l'espace

Wheelchair access: The site is wheelchair accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

Mobility aids: Wheelchairs and folding chairs are available to borrow for free, subject to onsite availability.

Additional information

Toulouse Canal du Midi UNESCO Cruise

Cruise duration: The sightseeing cruise lasts approximately 1.5 hours on the Canal du Midi.

Onboard comfort: You travel on an air-conditioned boat that also has a shaded terrace.

Live commentary: A guide provides live commentary in French and English throughout the cruise.

Drinks onboard: An open bar with soft drinks is available, including a glass of violet syrup or another syrup.

Snacks onboard: A Toulouse delicacy is served on board as part of the experience.

Starting point: You will board the boat in Toulouse on the Canal du Midi before departure.

Sights covered: You see changing views of tree-lined banks, towpaths, moored boats and open countryside along the canal.

Cité de l'espace

Cité des Petits: The Cité des Petits area is designed for children aged 4 years and above.

Last entry: Admission ends 2 hours before the park closing time, so plan your arrival accordingly.

Language support: Audio guides for IMAX and Planetarium shows are available in English, Spanish and French.

Visit flow: You can explore indoor exhibitions and outdoor gardens at your own pace after entry.

Show planning: You can plan Planetarium, IMAX and LuneXplorer sessions according to the day's show schedule.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.