Forêt de Bouconne

#2457 among destinations in France

Nature, Forest, Natural attraction

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The Forêt de Bouconne is located in southwest France, on the border of the departments of Gers and Haute-Garonne about thirty kilometres west of Toulouse. The forest has an area of 27 km² and is managed primarily by the National Forests Office. It also includes privately owned woods and woods belonging to the local communes of L'Isle-Jourdain, Lévignac-sur-Save, Montaigut-sur-Save. It is the only large forest near Toulouse. It hosts a leisure centre and outdoor recreation areas. ()

Alternative names: Area: 10.42 mi²Coordinates: 43°37'60"N, 1°15'0"E

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Forêt de Bouconne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aeroscopia, Château de Pibrac, Château de Brax, Tournefeuille.

5.8 miE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Aeroscopia, Toulouse
149 min walk • Aeroscopia, located in the vibrant city of Toulouse, France, is a museum that stands as a testament to the region's rich aeronautical heritage. This modern facility, dedicated to aviation, offers a unique glimpse into the history and evolution of aircraft through a...
2.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Pibrac, Pibrac
54 min walk • The Château de Pibrac is a converted 16th century castle in the commune of Pibrac in the Haute-Garonne département of France.
1.2 miS
Forts and castles
Château de Brax
31 min walk • The Château de Brax is a castle in the commune of Brax in the Haute-Garonne département of France. Originally constructed in the 13th century, there were alterations and additions in the 16th and 18th centuries.
5.8 miSE
Area
Tournefeuille, Toulouse
149 min walk • Tournefeuille is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. It is the second-largest suburb of the city of Toulouse, and is adjacent to it on the west side. It is a member of the Toulouse Métropole.
1.9 miSE
Church
Sainte-Germaine, Pibrac
50 min walk • The Basilica Sainte-Germaine of Pibrac is a Catholic church, with rank of minor basilica, located in Pibrac in the department of Haute-Garonne and the Midi-Pyrénées region. It was built in the Romanesque-Byzantine style from 1901 to 1967.
6.8 miSE
Park
Base de Loisirs de la Ramée, Toulouse
173 min walk • The Zone de loisirs de la Ramée is a leisure area of 248 hectares located in France in the department of Haute-Garonne in the Occitanie region, on the commune of Tournefeuille, in the south-western suburbs of Toulouse between the Ousseau and the...
3.4 miSE
43°35'43"N • 1°17'39"E
Monkey Park Plaisance, Plaisance-du-Touch
88 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Park
4.5 miE
Library
Pavillon Blanc Henri-Molina, Colomiers
116 min walk • The Pavillon Blanc Henri Molina, named Pavillon Blanc Médiathèque | Centre d'art de Colomiers before June 2016, is located in the heart of the town, Place Alex Raymond, on the square in front of the Town Hall.
3.9 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Stade Michel Bendichou, Colomiers
101 min walk • Stade Michel-Bendichou is a sports stadium in Colomiers, France. It is the home ground of the rugby union team US Colomiers of the Rugby Pro D2. It has a capacity of 11,430. It takes its name from Michel Bendichou, a former president of the club.
6.7 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Seilh
171 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2.4 miS
Locality
Léguevin
63 min walk • One of the main attractions in Léguevin is the Château de Panat, a stunning medieval castle that dates back to the 14th century. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle and learn about its fascinating history, or simply admire its impressive architecture from...