Halle de la Machine

Museum Toulouse, Occitanie, France
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What to expect

Halle de la Machine is a space that brings to life street performance machines, designed and manufactured by the Compagnie La Machine. It features a collection of machines, including a giant spider and a minotaur, and offers a unique experience with tales and legends told by the 'Véritables-Machinistes'. The space also includes a bar-restaurant, a shop, and meeting spaces, making it a great place for families to discover and explore

Plan your family visit to the Halle de la Machine with these blog insights 👇

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Stroll in Minotaur

Stroll in Minotaur
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Halle de la Machine and enjoyed a ride on the giant Minotaur, explored the workshops, and watched a short film about the creation of the machines

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the size and scale of the machines, especially the Minotaur, and they loved exploring the interactive workshops ✨

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The Minotaur and the Spider at the Machine Hall

The Minotaur and the Spider at the Machine Hall
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Halle de la Machine, a museum housing the magnificent Minotaur and Spider machines. We saw the Minotaur, a 12-meter-tall mechanical beast, and rode on its back for a gentle journey around the site. We also saw the impressive Spider, with its mobile eyes and water-spouting capabilities, and attended the "Symphonie mécanique" concert

Highlights: My son was particularly impressed by the Minotaur's size and detail, and he loved riding on its back. He also enjoyed the concert and the explanations from the animators about the machines ✨

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(Tip!) Toulouse with kids: 5 family activities!

(Tip!) Toulouse with kids: 5 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw several large robots/machines. We also rode in some of them

Highlights: Kids loved the huge meters-high robots ✨