In the event of a heatwave
Toulouse offers a range of options to help you enjoy the city more comfortably during hot weather. Drinking fountains and shaded parks allow you to tailor your visit, take breaks and stay cool throughout the day.
Fill up your water bottle
Drinking fountains
There are plenty of free drinking water points throughout the city centre. Near the main tourist attractions, drinking fountains and water refill points allow you to top up with fresh water during your visit. Check the map below to find them easily.
Take a break
Tourist Information Centre
During hot weather, the Toulouse Tourist Information Centre welcomes you to an air-conditioned space in the heart of the city centre. Take a seat on our benches for a few moments to rest, cool down and plan the rest of your day. Our visitor advisors are on hand to recommend sightseeing, activities and itineraries suited to the current temperatures.
Get out into the green
Parks and gardens
When temperatures rise, Toulouse’s parks and gardens offer pleasant spaces for a stroll, to relax or to take a break in the shade. From the Japanese Garden to the Jardin des Plantes, via the Prairie des Filtres, the city offers vast natural spaces right in the heart of the city. Awarded the ‘4 Fleurs’ label, Toulouse stands out for the quality of its landscaping and its commitment to biodiversity and cool green spaces.
Public transport
Tisséo – Cool Spots
With Tisséo Cool Spots, easily find pleasant places to take a break during heatwaves. Throughout the summer, Tisséo supports passengers with dedicated initiatives: water fountains, distribution of guide maps and advice on how to plan your journeys to the city’s main cool spots.
In the event of a red heatwave alert, take advantage of the €3 Ticket Planète, which allows unlimited travel on the Tisséo network throughout the day (excluding the airport shuttle).
