The Gardens of the Museum, Borderouge district
A haven of peace in Toulouse
Stroll under the shadehouse of the sustainable building, put your hands on the soil of the vegetable gardens of the world, meddle under the wild reeds of the forgotten path… listen, observe, breathe, taste nature…
The Gardens of the Museum are a unique place in Toulouse. Around the Maourine pond and in the heart of the Borderouge district, the Gardens of the Museum are for everyone, young and old, enlightened amateurs or neophytes, a place of discovery and astonishment.
A living museum in the heart of the city
Under the cool shade
The visit begins under the large shade roof, a transitional space between the urban area and the Gardens. Under this 8-metre-high wooden trellis, the light is softer, the temperature cooler, the air more humid… a haven of peace in summer, enchanted by birds and the sound of water… an environment equally favorable to the aquatic plants of the pond and rocks…
The building has been designed to High Environmental Quality (HEQ) standards.
The educational hive
An educational beehive has been installed in the Gardens of the Museum. It houses a swarm of bees. The educational beehive gives you the opportunity to observe bees up close and safely behind thick glass.
On occasion, the beekeeper will be on hand to explain the workings of the hive, the life of bees, how honey is made… and their importance in our ecosystem. All dates can be found in the Museum diary.
The world’s vegetable gardens
Nearly 700 varieties of food plants, fruits and vegetables, are grown and displayed in vegetable gardens of the world.
Among them are some rare and surprising plants: discover witch’s claw, elephant’s head amaranth, snake gourd, sponge gourd and more…
Themed gardens complement the gardens:
- the Bacchus garden features plants used to make alcohol;
- the aromatic and scented garden awakens the senses;
- the tropic square is organized around the waterfall;
- the sweet garden groups together the fruits and plants from which jams, syrups and fruit jellies are made…
The forgotten path
Imagine a 3-hectare protected natural area in the heart of Toulouse’s Parc de la Maourine.
At the heart of the forgotten path, the reedbed (a reed-covered pond) is a rare and protected space. Thanks to the density of its flora, the reedbed provides animals, particularly birds, with protection from predators, food and nesting sites in which to raise their young.
To preserve the tranquility of the site, this area can only be visited on organized tours accompanied by a mediator.
Guided tours of the Museum Gardens in Borderouge
The Gardens of the Museum invite you to stroll in the heart of a garden of scents, colors and flavors from all over the world. Discover the diversity of vegetable plants grown on different continents, with a swarm of shapes, blooms and vegetation.
- Visits only avaible in french.
The forgotten path (Sentier oublié)
Visite du Sentier oublié
Visite d’1h aux Jardins du Muséum à Borderouge. Suivez le guide pour découvrir cet espace naturel préservé depuis plus de 70 ans, en plein cœur de la ville. Que se passe-t-il en l’absence d’intervention humaine, comment la faune et la flore reprennent leurs droits ? Ouvrez les yeux, tendez l’oreille…
Vegetable gardens of the world (Potagers du monde)
Visite des Potagers du monde
Visite d’1h aux Jardins du Muséum à Borderouge Embarquez pour un voyage dépaysant : plus de 700 espèces de plantes alimentaires sont cultivées et exposées dans les potagers d’Asie, d’Afrique, d’Amérique, d’Europe et des Tropiques. Des potagers thématiques complètent la visite (sucreries, aromatiques, boissons…). Dates et horaires : tous les…
Visit information
- Groups that can picnic on the site are those that have a reservation contract for this purpose
- The Museum Gardens are a non-smoking area
Opening hours
| Usual times | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2 p.m.–6 p.m. |
| Vacances scolaires de la zone C | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2 p.m.–6 p.m. |
Annual closure:
January 1st to 31st, May 1st, and December 25th
Accessibility
Access to the Museum Gardens and La Noria restaurant is facilitated for people with reduced mobility:
- Entrance via Impasse Pailleron. Four dedicated parking spaces are available.
- Drop-off point available near the site entrance
- access ramp for people using wheelchairs or walkers
Prices
| Self-guided tour | Free |
| Guided tours (by reservation) | 3€ |
| Workshop according to schedule | 10€ |
Fan card, Museum Gardens
With the fan card, enjoy a 50% discount on tours and workshops at the Museum Gardens!
| Fan card 5 visits | 7.5€ |
| Fan card 10 visits | 15€ |
| Fan card 5 workshops | 25€ |
| Fan card 10 workshops | 50€ |
Restaurant
La Noria restaurant and tea room welcomes you to an exceptional setting in the heart of the Museum Gardens.
La Noria offers market cuisine made from fresh ingredients prepared on site (homemade). With a menu that changes every day, La Noria offers cuisine that adapts to the seasons, emphasizing regional products (Southwest France) as much as possible.
- reservation recommended
- 05.34.33.00.13
- La Noria, 24-26 avenue Maurice Bourges-Maunoury, 31200 Toulouse
- more informations : www.lanoria-resto.fr
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
How to get here?
Jardins du Muséum, quartier Borderouge, La Maourine
24-26 avenue Maurice Bourges-Maunoury, 31200 Toulouse
BUS : line 36, Maourine stop (temporary)
METRO : Line B, Borderouge or Trois Cocus stop, then a 15-minute walk
VELÔ-TOULOUSE : station n°173 avenue Maurice Bourges-Maunoury
CAR: Parking available at Place Antonin Froidure
and access on foot via Maourine Park
GPS coordinates: Latitude 43.631937 | Longitude 1.452596
