Delegates attending the EAGE Annual conference have the opportunity to register a partner or family member to join them during the social activities.
Please note that work colleagues do not qualify for the accompanying person registration.
Accompanying Person benefits:
Exhibition (including Refreshment Points and Afternoon Drinks) Opening Session Ice Breaker Reception Conference Evening Accompanying Person’s Tour
Tuesday 3 June 2025 | 09:30 – 14:15 | Toulouse Treasures: A Walking Tour of Monuments and Gourmet Tastings
Welcome to the Pink City! As part of the social programme at EAGE Annual 2025, EAGE will give you a unique opportunity to discover Toulouse in the best way possible. Embark on a captivating journey through Toulouse’s rich history and culinary delights with our “Toulouse Treasures: A Walking Tour of Monuments and Gourmet Tastings”.
We will kick off this amazing tour with a guided walking tour. Along your 2-hour walk you’ll get to learn the history behind the main landmarks of the city, such as the Capitole Square and its majestic Town Hall, Saint Sernin Basilica, a Romanesque masterpiece, get to stroll along the Garonne river, stop by the Gothic Couvent des Jacobins, mother church of the Dominican order… And finally, end the tour in the gorgeous Hôtel Les Capitouls to get ready for the next activity.
After your walking tour, we will offer you an immersive cheese experience designed as a sensory and cultural game. Here’s what you will enjoy:
- Blind tasting: you will guess the origin, texture, and flavors of various local cheeses through a sensory experience.
- Quiz and fun facts: you will play an interactive game to discover surprising stories about cheese.
- Aroma challenge: you will test your sense of smell by matching scents with the most iconic regional cheeses.
- Unexpected pairings: you will explore the best pairings with bread, condiments, and potentially a local beverage
Schedule:
09:30 – 11:30: Walking tour with a guide around the city center of Toulouse (2hrs)
11:30 – 11:45: Break (15 mins)
11:45 – 13:15: Cheese and wine tasting workshop (1.5 hrs)
13:15 – 14:15: Lunch at a local restaurant (1 hr)
We will start the tour directly from the meeting point – Tourist Information Center located in the city center at the address Donjon du Capitole Square Charles de Gaulle, 31000 Toulouse, France
Kindly remember to:
- Bring your delegate badge.
- Be at the meeting point at least 20 mins before departure.
