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Cité de l’espace- Space for real
We visited the Cité de l’espace, a scientific cultural center dedicated to the discovery of space and astronomy. Among other exhibits, students got to explore the MIR station where they... keep reading
A Visit to the Famous Fortified City of Carcassonne
In the foothills of the Pyrenees lies the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. It was restored in the XIX century and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Many... keep reading
A weekend to remember in Ariège!
Over the weekend the Aerospace group had an overnight trip to Ariège. On Saturday morning we departed and took a bus to Accrobranche Parc d'Orlu ropes course among the Pyrenees... keep reading
Eco-consciousness: A Recurring Theme
From the Glânerie to the Domaine du Thoré, participants have had ample opportunities to contemplate their impact on the environment and reinforce their connections with nature in interactive and unforgettable... keep reading
Playing Rugby in the World Champion City of Toulouse
Here in Toulouse, people take rugby seriously, Stade Toulouse is the most successful rugby club and they are the reigning champions for 2024 as winners of the Heineken cup. They... keep reading
Canoeing on the Garonne River
Canoing, a good sport activity aerospace engineering students experimented in Toulouse.
Micro-rocket workshop at Lycée Déodat de Séverac-Toulouse
Students experimented with micro-rockets using actual solid rocket fuel during this workshop.
A Journey to the Stars at Cité de l’Espace
Our afternoon began with a short visit to the eastern outskirts of Toulouse, where the Cité de l’Espace is located. This scientific discovery center, opened in June 1997, is a... keep reading
Bonjour Carcassone!
Thursday morning we took the bus to Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France’s Languedoc area. Carcassonne is famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité. La Cité is a fortified... keep reading
Exploring Toulouse through Street Art
Our brave students in Toulouse recently embarked on an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery. Tasked with a street art scavenger hunt, our students roamed the vibrant streets of the city... keep reading
A Visit to the Black Mountain With a Stay at the Eco-lodge: Domain du Thoré
Set in the picturesque Massif Central mountain range west of Toulouse lies a huge granite relief called la Montagne Noire (the Black Mountain). We started our trip by visiting the... keep reading
Let’s Get Low at L’Danse
We went to a hip-hop dance workshop at L’Danse. Their slogan is “hip-hop for everyone,” L’Danse offers classes for all levels and ages, and has a champion competitive dance company... keep reading
Au Cinéma
We went to the movies, French style today. The film was Ma Part de Gaulois (The French part of Me). You can watch the trailer here. This is an independent... keep reading
Let's Play Pétanque!
Today we played the game of pétanque, or boules, a popular game in the south of France. We learned about the game with the Toulouse champion pétanque team. They taught... keep reading
Oh Toulouse Oh Toulouse
“Oh my country, oh Toulouse, oh Toulouse” — This is the name of the song from the famous singer, Claude Nougaro, that every citizen of Toulouse knows and sings. On... keep reading