Banks of the Garonne and Amidonniers

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In the heart of Toulouse, a surprising and magnificent bucolic stroll along the water’s edge, punctuated by beautiful views.
Halfway along the route, the EDF Espace du Bazacle is well worth a visit.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.47 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 43 ft
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    Descent: - 36 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 466 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 423 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Toulouse (31500|31400|31300|31)
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    Start/End: N 43.603394° / E 1.435542°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2043ET
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Pont des Catalans
St Pierre and La Grave Bridge

Description of the walk

Place Saint-Pierre
(S/E) Head towards the EDF Bazacle area along the Quai Saint-Pierre.

(1) Go down the stairs to the right of the entrance. Go round the Bazacle buildings on the right to quickly reach the riverbanks. Beautiful view of the Saint-Pierre Bridge and the dome of the Chapelle Saint-Joseph de la Grave.
Follow the banks of the Garonne, pass under the Pont des Catalans and head back up to the riverbanks.
Continue until you reach the allotments. Then go down the steps on your right. You’ll come to a water point; continue left along a pleasant, shaded path. The path leads to some tennis courts, which you walk past on the right.

(2) Continue and cross Rue des Amidonniers. Cross the bridge on the right and immediately afterwards go through the small gate on the left.
Walk along the peaceful filter basin. At the end of the basin, continue straight ahead, climb the stairs and cross the road.

(3) Follow the Canal de Brienne to the lock. Climb the stairs and head to Place Saint-Pierre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 459 ft - Place Saint-Pierre - Garonne (fleuve)
  2. 1 : mi 0.18 - alt. 449 ft - EDF Bazacle
  3. 2 : mi 1.28 - alt. 440 ft - The small gate
  4. 3 : mi 1.49 - alt. 436 ft - Brienne Canal, section of the - Canal du Midi
  5. S/E : mi 2.47 - alt. 466 ft - Place Saint-Pierre

Notes

Keep an eye on children along the canal banks.
A 150m stretch of flood-prone path leading to the Espace du Bazacle, easily avoided by staying on the Quai de Brienne.

Worth a visit

Brienne Canal.
Bazacle Factory Cultural Centre.
Views over the Garonne.
Filter basin.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Valerietlse
Valerietlse
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route lets you soak up the charm of the Brienne Canal before heading to a favourite spot among young adults: Place St Pierre, where you might stop for a coffee. The return journey is just as refreshing, as you walk along the banks of the Garonne. Perfect for a short, easy and varied walk

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gasfranc
gasfranc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, very urban walk along the banks of the Garonne on the way there and along the Brienne Canal on the way back – a route that’s always very busy with pedestrians, but also, on the embankment, with joggers, cyclists and scooter riders who really aren’t very careful.

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*Jiji*
*Jiji*

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely stroll through Toulouse city centre!
There’s some development work currently underway along the banks of the Garonne (on the Place Saint Pierre side), but we’ll be able to walk along it in a few months’ time!
Simply follow the route, going back up where you find barriers!
What’s more, the other bank (for the return journey) is fully accessible.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

A walk that could have been lovely, but unfortunately the banks of the Garonne are closed.
Closed since January 2018, please update.

Is this a temporary or permanent closure?

See you soon

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yveline31
yveline31

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

A walk that could have been lovely, but unfortunately the banks of the Garonne are closed.
Closed since January 2018, please update.

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viviyouna31
viviyouna31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting semi-urban walk.

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bibi
bibi ★

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Kind regards

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