If you were born in the 90s (or even before), you must have known these 10 Toulouse addresses that still exist and continue to set the Ville Rose alight from the south (or from midnight) until the early hours of the morning! True institutions or timeless party places for over 65 years, Toulouse has not aged a day (it)!
1 – Chez Tonton (1958) / La Couleur de la Culotte (2001) / Le Saint des Seins (2006)
All three located on Place Saint-Pierre in Toulouse, they are three emblematic bars belonging to the same person: Françoise Pujo. After taking over Chez Tonton in 1979 (on the death of its creator Léon Toulet) and renaming it Chez Tonton – Pastis Ô Maître, the latter took over the neighbouring bar, La Couleur de la Culotte in 2001, then Saint des Seins in 2006 (café-concert and open stage with a rock’n’roll and student atmosphere). A winning and complementary trio that has been getting the people of Toulouse moving for years!
Chez Tonton / La Couleur de la Culotte / Le Saint des Seins – place Saint-Pierre, 31000 Toulouse
2 – L’Ubu Club – creation date : 1959
Here, we can talk about a real institution since this nightclub (or rather this club) has been making crowds dance since 1959: from locals to tourists and even real stars (Jean Dujardin has already set foot on the Ubu Club). A legendary meeting place for clubbers, the establishment, made up of several rooms, vaults and bricks, still has many good days (or rather good nights) ahead of it!
L’Ubu Club – 16 la rue Saint-Rome, 31000 Toulouse – Wednesday to Saturday from midnight
3 – Le Wallace – creation date: 2008
It may not be very old, but it is one of the most popular cafés in the Ville Rose. While the days of Garden Parties at Wallace seem to be over, this place sees millions of customers (from schoolchildren to retirees) who enjoy the terrace during the day as much as the bar in the early evening. A place of life and celebration that has never stopped working!
Le Wallace – 15 place Saint-Georges, 310000 Toulouse – Closed every day at 2 a.m.
4- Bar le Diago – creation date: 1987
Le Diagonal is over 35 years old. Sold and resold, renamed and redesigned, this address on the pretty Place des Carmes has returned to its first love: Le Diagonal, a dance bar with DJ, cocktails, crazy evenings and partying!
Le Diago – 37 Place des Carmes, 31000 Toulouse – Tuesday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (except Saturday: 3 a.m.)
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5- Le Quartier Latin - creation date: 1997
When Toulouse's HQ is called the QL. More than just a (tapas) bar, the Quartier Latin created by a true Toulousain, Thierry de Saint-Sernin (also at the head of the Grand Café du Stade Toulousain) is without a doubt one of the most frequented places by young people (and not so young) since 1997. Besides, who has never started by nibbling and having a drink at the Quartier Latin before finishing their evening at the Ubu?
Le Quartier Latin – 1 place Rouaix, 31000 Toulouse – Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. (except Monday: 5 p.m. and Saturday: 3 a.m.)
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6- Le Purple - date of creation: 2001
This is another Toulouse nightclub that has been going strong since 2001. Le Purple continues to welcome the party animals and stands out with its theme nights. A trendy nightclub with a subdued atmosphere located in the heart of Toulouse.
Le Purple – 2 rue Castellane, 31000 Toulouse – Wednesday to Saturday from midnight to 6 a.m.
7- La Paillote – date of creation: 1999
Change of scenery! La Paillote is the nightclub – open from Thursday to Saturday from midnight to 7:00 a.m. – for young people who don't have to worry and who like to wear jeans, sneakers, etc. at any time of the day or night! A coolness that has undoubtedly been the key to success for 25 years!
La Paillote – 3 Rue d'Aubuisson, 31000 Toulouse – Thursday to Saturday from midnight to 7:00 a.m.
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9- The Florida – date of creation: 1874
Known for being a A particularly touristy and well-located café, under the arcades of the Place du Capitole, the Florida also had its festive hours, such as at the time when the Pink Moët & Chandon evenings were organized with the following on the program: musicians, a crazy atmosphere and champagne!Although this event is now a thing of the past, Le Roof, created in 2000 and located on the first floor of the Florida, is still relevant and continues to attract nightlife enthusiasts!
< strong>Le Florida & Le Roof – 12 place du Capitole, 31000 Toulouse – Monday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2h
10- Le Café Populaire - creation date: 2001
< p>This is a bar popular with students for its relaxed atmosphere, affordable prices and upstairs room for dancing. With its wooden tables (which are a bit sticky), its walls tagged on all sides and its pints to drink in plastic cups, the place is reminiscent of Chez Tonton and thus still pleases everyone who frequents it.Especially since Le Café Pop is open all week, including Sundays!Le Café Populaire – 9 Rue de la Colombette, 31000 Toulouse - Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. / Saturday from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
From Place Saint-Georges to Place du Capitole, passing by Place de Wilson , by Victor Hugo and through the small streets around the hyper-center, each corner of Toulouse has its little address to party until the early hours of the morning… And that, for years!
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