Venus II
Toulouse erotic boutique since 1982, warm and judgment-free welcome, sex toys, lingerie, BDSM. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
- A Toulouse institution since 1982
- Inclusive welcome, no judgment
- Recognized brands (Satisfyer, Womanizer)
- Near Matabiau station
- Full BDSM section
- Address
- 12 Rue Bertrand de Born
31000 Toulouse, Haute-Garonne - Opening hours
- Tue-Fri 12:00-19:30
Sat 11:30-19:30 - Phone
- +33 9 60 06 19 22
- Website
- venus2loveshop.fr
An address that lasts
Venus II isn't a sex shop that just opened to ride a trend. The store has been around since 1982 and still occupies its spot in central Toulouse, a stone's throw from Matabiau station. That kind of longevity, in this business, gets noticed: it means a loyal customer base and word of mouth that's been working for over forty years.
The premises were recently renovated, which changes the experience quite a bit compared to the slightly dusty image we might have of neighborhood sex shops. You walk into a space that's been thought through, bright, not a dark corridor with red neon lights.
What's on the shelves
The selection covers the essentials you'd expect from a general erotic boutique: sex toys, lingerie, lube, poppers, and a BDSM section that seems pretty well developed (dildos and masturbators included). The brands on hand are far from unknown, we're talking Satisfyer, Womanizer or Durex, so gear you'd find in reference guides on solo or couple's pleasure.
This choice of recognized brands rather than generic no-name products naturally reassures customers who are still torn between several models or discovering a use for the first time.
The welcome, a strong point
What comes up most often in feedback is the team's attitude. Venus II is described as an inclusive place, where the sexual orientation or gender identity of whoever walks in changes nothing about how they're received. No smirks, no judgment, just advice.
Customers talk about discretion and confidentiality in exchanges, which matters a lot when you come in with somewhat personal questions about a first sex toy or a practice you're discovering. No notable negative reviews stand out, which, for a shop with this many years of activity, says something about the consistency of service.
Practical info
The shop is open to everyone, with no particular age condition mentioned beyond the usual legal framework for this type of business.
- Address: 12 rue Bertrand de Born, 31000 Toulouse
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 7:30pm, Saturday 11:30am to 7:30pm
- Closed Monday and Sunday
- Products: sex toys, lingerie, lube, BDSM, poppers
Located near Matabiau station, access by public transport is easy for anyone coming from another neighborhood or just passing through Toulouse.
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