Become an astronaut for a day while on a South of France villa holiday

People looking for a unique family day out while on a South of France villa holiday may wish to visit an interactive space park.

The Cite de L'Espace in Toulouse offers visitors the chance to learn about the mysteries of space.

Features include a six-storey high IMAX film theatre, an astronomical simulator, and a stellarium showing short, simulated films suitable for younger children.

Climb aboard a replica of the famous Russian MIR space station, have a go at an "astrojump", or experience the effects of gravity in an astronaut training seat.

Toulouse is situated in the Languedoc region, which boasts hillsides covered in lush vineyards, and miles of sandy coastline.

It is also renowned for its diverse range of local cuisine, typically based on garlic and olive oil and making use of home-grown products.

Well known dishes include varieties of soup, Ollada, a type of beef soup, and the infamous Cassoulet, which normally comprises haricot beans, sausage, and confit of duck or goose.

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