Like every year, on August 15, many towns celebrate the Assumption with a fireworks display. Since no fireworks show is launched from Toulouse, the editorial team has selected 5 towns where you can enjoy them, less than 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse.
August 15 is approaching, the heat continues to rise and the streets of the Ville Rose are gradually emptying… Because we not everyone is lucky enough to be on vacation, Toulouscope offers you quick getaways around Toulouse, on the occasion of the Assumption Day. Many towns invite tourists and residents to gather around fireworks shows this Thursday, August 15.
At the sea, above a lake or a castle… Here are the events less than 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse.
Mauvezin – From a castle an hour from Toulouse
An hour from Toulouse, the town of Mauvezin (Gers) offers a unique show. In a concert of "ooh" and "aah", the castle will be lit up at 10:30 p.m. by the firing of fireworks, punctuated by the laughter of children and the crackling of rockets. Castle that will be the scene of medieval shows from August 14 to August 16: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can relive the Middle Ages and go back in time with the entertainment and shows in the courtyard of the fort. More information
Boulogne-sur-Gesse – On a lake 1 hour 20 minutes from Toulouse
In Boulogne-sur-Gesse (Haute-Garonne), the pyro-symphonic show will be fired at 10 p.m., this time from the Boulogne lake! On the banks with friends or family, everyone will find their place to enjoy a double spectacle, reflected by the water mirror. Balls, giant meals, pétanque competitions, children's games, and a big funfair are planned. More information
Grenade – Very close, 40 minutes from Toulouse
On the occasion of August 15, the town of Grenade (Haute-Garonne) offers festivities throughout the day: mass, grand prix at the racecourse, pétanque competition, aperitif concert, ball… But above all, the traditional fireworks at 10:30 p.m. at the Rond de Save.
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Gruissan – By the sea, 1 hour 45 minutes from Toulouse
On August 15, Gruissan (Aude) will be dressed in light and sparkle for an evening where the sky and the water put on a show. At 10:30 p.m., from the chalet beach, feet in the sand and eyes turned towards the shooting stars of an evening: the bursts of light will dance on the waves. More information
Moularès – For the village festival, 1 hour 15 minutes from Toulouse
From August 14 to 18, Moularès (Tarn) is celebrating. For the day of August 15, the program is packed: mountain bike ride, pilgrimage to Notre Dame du Puy de Bar, laying of the wreath at the war memorial, country market, lively evening… At 11 p.m., a big fireworks display will turn night into day. More information