Halle de la Machine

An unforgettable experience! Visiting Halle de La Machine in Toulouse was like stepping into a world of imagination and engineering marvels. The giant mechanical creatures are breathtaking, and watching them come to life is mesmerizing. The staff and operators are passionate and eager to share stories about the machines, making the visit even more engaging. Perfect for visitors of all ages – it feels like being part of a living theater. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Toulouse!

The ride on the Minotaur Ridge is really something special, but the view from below when the Minotaur passes by is truly breathtaking. Even during the week it is very busy (school classes), so you should buy a ticket online in advance for the ride. The other machines are also worth a look. The hall itself has interesting pieces that are explained and demonstrated by employees during a guided tour. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Really worth seeing!

I've always wanted to see the parade but never got to when I lived in France. I was glad to visit the Halle de La Machine on my last trip to Toulouse. It's definitely something you won't see anywhere else and you must go if you're in the city. I recommend riding the Minotaur if you can, book your ride online in advance so you won't miss it! It's fun for kids and adults, no English tours.

Fabulous, fun, and a great day. Educational, too! Fun for adults and children. They have working exhibit displays you get to try. We (two adults) spent the whole day here. There is a restaurant on site and one across the street by the robotic merry-go-round. Restrooms, gift shops, rides, and exhibits will fill your day. Go early so you can watch and experience all the displays. Plenty of parking and outdoor areas for a picnic if you choose. There is an air museum next door that is fantastic too.

What a unique and special day out! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed viewing many interesting and strange devices as we walked around inside the hall! We found the machinists to be full of energy and their passion for what they do really shone through! Yes, you cannot touch, but isn't this the case with any museum? I feel that such works would be easily damaged if left to the public to mess around with! And yes, the descriptions are written in French, which I should expect, seeing as we are in France! People who have left one-star reviews obviously lack the patience and creative imagination to enjoy such a collection of curiosities. We got to try out the catapult game and the iron slider, plus we were treated to displays of the various musical contraptions, the smoke ring blower, the odd apple biting machine (and it's hilarious operator) and the firework shooters! The gem of the crown though is the giant minotaur that casually strolls around outside and occasionally enters the warehouse to spray unsuspecting guests with water! A classic! The key to enjoying this attraction is to take it all in slowly and be patient as the limited number of operators make their way around the museum to show the various attractions in action. Simply popping in and walking around quickly will surely lead to your own personal dissatisfaction. Great for little kids and big kids (like myself) alike!

A marvelous feat of engineering and imagination and well worth the cost of entry. Public transport access is reasonable from downtown Toulouse too.

Exeded our expectations. We booked the Minotaur tour, which is really impressive. The machines in the Halle are ingenious and funny, especially when described by the young and enthusiastic machinists. It takes time to see everything.

This attraction is mainly created for children to arouse their curiosity and learn more about machinery. Unfortunately, there were too many school groups and not enough guides or machinists. As a result, we were left out most of the time. Since there were few machinists available and visitors were not allowed to operate the machines on their own, we did not have much fun. The entrance fee of 11.60 euros is not proportional to our experience and the limited collection is definitely overrated for adults. The whole tour is NOT well designed for adults without children. Worst of all, there was no air conditioning or fans in an almost confined space, making it an uncomfortable visit during the summer. We were very disappointed as we traveled through the city for nearly an hour to visit this place, and by the end, we just wanted to ask for a refund.