Taste of Toulouse

27/08/2024

If you're staying in Toulouse for more than a couple days, you'll want to save this post for ideas on where to go for a day trip! 🚄⁠
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📍 Carcassonne⁠
Step into a fairy tale in this UNESCO World Heritage medieval castle with 52 watchtowers and enchanting cobblestone streets. ⁠📷️: 1⁠
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📍 Albi⁠
Admire the world's largest brick cathedral, which also has UNESCO World Heritage status, and dive into the life of artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec at the Lautrec Museum. ⁠📷️: 2 ⁠
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📍 Gaillac⁠
Wine lovers, rejoice! You can taste a large selection of at the Maison des Vins in this Roman-established town known for its rich winemaking heritage and unique local wine varietals that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: Gaillac is on the same train line as Albi, so you can combine a visit to both towns!⁠
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📍 Cahors⁠
Marvel at the stunning Pont Valentré and indulge in local delicacies like truffles and foie gras. You can also taste incredible Malbec wines in the birthplace of this popular variety at the .⁠
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📍 Castres⁠
Explore brightly painted Renaissance houses and visit the Musée Goya for a dose of culture. ⁠📷️: 3⁠
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📍 Bordeaux⁠
Discover Bordeaux’s 18th-century architecture, vibrant wine culture at , and historical sites like La Grosse Cloche and the Grand Théâtre. ⁠
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🚄 All these destinations are just a short, direct train ride away from Toulouse. No car needed! Perfect for those looking to explore without the hassle. Which one is top of your list? Locals, what other places around Toulouse do you love to visit by train?

19/08/2024

Summer nights in Toulouse are perfect for outdoor dining - and we have so many options! Guinguettes, buvettes, pop-ups, terraces, and more - with more appearing all the time.😋 The new arrival in this photo is .toulouse that features a floating platform right on the river with a beautiful view of the Pont Neuf.😍 What's your favorite place to while away a summer evening in Toulouse?

31/07/2024

Beating the heat one "glace" at a time.🥵🍦💪 Check out the link below to our blog post about our favorite ice cream shops in Toulouse, including Bello & Angeli (pictured here) !👇️ What are you doing to keep cool these days?

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/best-ice-cream-in-toulouse/

24/07/2024

As Toulouse starts to empty of locals heading off to their summer vacations, we just want to remind you that we're open for tours all summer long!😎 Our offerings may vary a bit based on staffing and business availability, but we'll still be here to guide you to what's good and where to eat it in Toulouse.😋 Just visit www.tasteoftoulouse.com for up-to-the-minute availability and easy instant booking.☝️ We'll help you make your time in Toulouse a breeze!😅

17/07/2024

We're pleased and proud to announce that we've once again been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2024!🥳🏆 We couldn't do it without all of the amazing local businesses that we partner with - and all of our fantastic guests that have left us a review over the last year. We value your feedback and support so much!♥️ It's a great reminder that if you have a good experience with a local, independent business - leave them a review! It really does make a difference, whether it's helping them get in front of new customers or just making their day better with some well-deserved encouragement. Mille mercis to all our guests and reviewers - we couldn't keep going without you.🥰

21/06/2024

You know you're in an authentic Breton crêpe restaurant when you drink your cider from traditional mugs called "bolée."☕ One of our favorite crêperies in Toulouse is Pastel et Sarrasin - as the name indicates, it's the perfect blend of Breton and Toulousain cuisine and this galette (savory crepe) with jamon serrano, red pesto, and basil sorbet was absolutely delicious 😋 What sort of toppings do you crave on your crêpes or galettes ?🍳🥓🍫🍨

04/05/2024

May the Roque-force be with you!✨💙 (Or not...) Did you know that most good cheese shops in France tend to carry several different types of Roquefort blue cheese? That way, you can choose how strong of a flavor you want!💪So, are you strong with the Roque-force or will you leave it to the cheese Jedis?😂

27/03/2024

Was the universe trying to tell me something when I was born on ? 🤔 It might have taken a while, but Year 40 has found me in my happy place!❤️🧀

22/03/2024

So excited to partner with Toulouse tourisme to show off our beautiful city (and its gastronomic wonders) to travel agents and tour operators from all over the world during the Rendez-vous en France travel trade show! This morning, I was pouring wine and offering up cheese and charcuterie at Marché Victor Hugo , Monday afternoon I'll be hidden away (with more wine and cheese) in the beautiful courtyard of the Musée du Vieux Toulouse . And then I'll be spending Tuesday and Wednesday at the MEETT conference center meeting with travel professionals. Whew! The life of an entrepreneur and culinary guide isn't easy, but at least there's food and wine!🍷🧀🥖

20/12/2023

Merry CHEESE-mas!🧀🎄🌟 Some things are worth standing in line for during the pre-holiday rush (like cheese from Xavier Fromagerie), but stuff that might end up stuffed in a closet by the end of next week?🛑 Don't bother! Instead, think of gifting your loved ones with a Taste of Toulouse gift voucher!🎁 It's easily available online with no wait, good for their choice of date in the next 2 years, and easy to print out or send digitally.🥳 Plus, when you take a tour with us, you're supporting amazing local artisans and businesses! It might sound cheesy🙈 but it's truly the gift that keeps on giving.❤️ Visit our website for more info on gift vouchers!👇

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/gift-certificates/

08/12/2023

Our favorite time of day in December is when the Christmas lights turn on.✨

22/11/2023

The Marché de Noël de Toulouse starts this Friday and we couldn't be more excited for Christmas lights, hot wine, and all of the other holiday treats we look forward to every year!🌟🎄🍷🍬🌰 We're also thrilled to bring back our Sweets of the Season Christmas tour that combines tastes of our favorite holiday goodies with a visit to the Christmas market for spiced wine or hot chocolate.😋☕🍰 Click on the link below for more details!👇 We'll only be running this special-edition tour from December 7-20, so places are limited!🏃🏻‍♀️ What's your favorite thing you love to savor about the holidays?

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/sweets-of-the-season-christmas-tour/

13/11/2023

It's been a while since we've had time to post because we've been busy welcoming so many awesome food-lovers from all over the world to Toulouse!😅 Here's just a few quick snapshots of some of the incredible guests we've had so far this year - rugby fans (a whole lotta rugby fans!) here for the World Cup, international students learning their way around the city, friends hiking together through the Pyrénées - and even long-time locals!🧱 It's been our pleasure to share our love of Toulouse, our local food and wine, and la belle vie Toulousaine - all while supporting our favorite local artisans and businesses.🥂🧀🥖 Thanks to all who have joined us on our gastronomic adventures so far this year.❤️

30/05/2023

As if you need another reason to come visit ... We've been named "Ville Européenne du Vin" 2023! This means Toulouse was designated "European City of Wine" 🍷 this year, a title that will be shared with the Douro Valley. Can we say that we're not surprised?😉After all, we're surrounded by awesome local wine regions like that showcase styles of wines for every taste (and budget)! We love our local wines so much that we're dedicated to showcasing them on our tours of the and our Toulouse Wine Bar tour. So join us and see what the fuss is all about!

This distinction has been awarded each year for 30 years, by the Recevin network, which brings together 800 cities in 11 countries in Europe to promote wine-growing territories. Read more: https://www.terredevins.com/actualites/toulouse-ville-europeenne-du-vin-2023
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28/05/2023

Happy ! If you are here in 🇫🇷, you might notice that...well...not many restaurants are open on Sundays & Mondays. But never fear! Here in , there are still plenty of great places to grab that Sunday or a bite on Monday. 😋We've compiled a list of some of the best places to check out when you are feeling peckish on either of those days.

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/where-to-eat-in-toulouse-on-sundays-and-mondays/
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One of our favorite brunch dishes is the pancakes salés from 🥞 fluffy pancakes topped with 🍳fried eggs, ⁠
🥓 crunchy bacon, and drizzled with delicious 🍁 maple syrup. It's sucré-salé (sweet-salty) at its finest!🤤⁠
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Toulousains, where are your favorite places to eat on Sundays and Mondays?⁠
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26/05/2023

It's FriYAY! And what better way to wrap up the week than a trip back in time to our favorite vintage bars and restaurants in ? From intimate jazz-age cocktail lounges to grand Art Nouveau bistros, we have you covered!

Join Taste of Toulouse for a list of unique bars and restaurants that will have you feeling nostalgic – our top locations for stepping back in time in Toulouse.

04/05/2023

It's May the Fourth - may the Roquefort(h) be with you! May is kicking off & we are still excited to embrace spring in all its glory (especially with the amazing weather we've been having). Looking for things to do in ? From to sipping, check out the link below👇️ for some of our favorite activities to do now in .⁠ ⁠

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/best-things-to-do-in-toulouse-in-the-spring/
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01/05/2023

Today is in , also known as la Fête du Travail (Labor Day) or la Fête du (Lily of the Valley Day). It's a significant day, not just for workers' rights, but also for modern-day political reasons (and yes, there will be demonstrations). But the sweetest meaning comes from the sweet-smelling, bell-shaped flower, the lily-of-the-valley (""muguet"" in French), which is given to the folks we love in France as a sign of good luck. Who are you giving muguets to today?

27/04/2023

! Just one of the myriad ways to clink glasses with your loved ones while sipping amazing French . Although the company you keep makes so much more fun, so does knowing about the wines you are drinking! Did you know that there are 11 major wine regions in France? While you have likely heard of and of course, one of our favs, , the South West region has SO much to offer and explore when it comes to all wines - red, white, rosé....and bubbles! You can learn all about this amazing region (and more!) on one of our fantastic tours.

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/toulouse-wine-bar-tour/

25/04/2023

We're nearing the end of April, but spring is still springing at the markets here in ! All of the seasonal produce is out in full force, from perfumed to varieties of green or white , fresh , and baby violet . Speaking of strawberries, did you know that the variety, which are delightfully sweet and scented, were first grown about 1.5 hours from in France's largest strawberry-production region, Lot-et-Garonne? What's your favorite thing to cook with spring fruits & veg?

08/04/2023

Wishing everybunny a very hoppy Easter!🐇🧀 Ok, I'll stop with the cheesy jokes.😂 In all seriousness, these gorgeous goat cheese filled with a pesto of wild bear garlic from were the perfect way to celebrate spring during our Victor Hugo Market tour on Friday.😋

20/03/2023

There are so many things we love about Toulouse and we were so happy to share them with The Guardian this weekend! Thanks to Carolyn Boyd for capturing everything so perfectly.

If you want to see (and taste) more of La Ville Rose, check out our blog and our tours at www.tasteoftoulouse.com.

Food tour operator Jessica Hammer on where to eat, drink and tango the night away in ‘la Ville Rose’

23/12/2022

Joyeux noël et bonnes fêtes from me and my crew to you and yours!🎄🎉🎆 I'm spending the Réveillon de Noël (Christmas Eve)🍾🥂 in Ariège eating and drinking all of the most delicious things with this ridiculously fun group of folks before coming back to finish out the year with a few market🥖 and wine bar🍷 tours next week (spots still available so check my website!). How are you spending Christmas and (most importantly) what are you looking forward to eating? For me, it's all of the Christmas cheese I bought!🧀

10/09/2022

The Giant Cassoulet Banquet in the Place du Capitole is PEAK TOULOUSE and I can't wait to dig in and savor it tonight!🧱🍲🍷

05/08/2022

Oh, the weather outside is frightful 🥵 but the wine is so delightful! 🍷😁 Just a little PSA that all of the stops on the new Toulouse Wine Bar Tour, including , are AIR CONDITIONED so we can enjoy any shade of wine.❄️ I hope you "restez au frais" (stay cool) despite this heat!😎
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18/07/2022

It's time to lift your glass to the brand-new Toulouse Wine Bar tour!🍾🥂 I'm so excited to share this new project that I've been working on all year that combines my love of supporting local businesses, sharing the amazing wines of southwest France, and making wine tasting fun and accessible.❤️🍷 Running from 6-8:30pm, it's a great way to kick off your evening in style at some of the best wine bars in Toulouse - with enough time left over for a late dinner reservation (or more wine and small plates at your new favorite wine bar that you just discovered).😉 Check the link below for more details and I hope we'll be saying "Santé" together soon!

https://www.tasteoftoulouse.com/toulouse-wine-bar-tour/

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24/03/2022

Oh hey! Look at that bling!🏅 Last August I had honor of being inducted into the Commanderie des Vignerons de Fronton (Commanderie of the Master Winemakers of Fronton)🥳 France is home to hundreds of collectives (called "confréries" or "commanderies") that promote and defend regional agricultural products.🧄🍾 🧀 In order to join, I had to be sponsored by a current member (thanks Tom Dickson!👋) and then swear an oath (in French!) to protect, defend, and promote the wines of Fronton, le Vignoble Toulousain .🍷If you've been on tour with me, you know that one of my favorite things is introducing people to local wines from Sud-Ouest de Cœur and all of our cool indigenous grape varieties - like the Négrette grape that is unique to Fronton.🍇 And right now, I'm working on a new experience that will help you discover even more of the wonderful wines of the southwest! I can't wait to announce it, so stay tuned in the coming months!😘

17/03/2022

One of the edible treasures that I most love introducing my tour guests to are the Violettes de Toulouse - Toulouse violets!💜 These beautiful flowers can be eaten and enjoyed in a multitude of ways (swipe to see just a few of the products from La Maison De La Violette - one of my favorite sources).😍 You can hear me chat about all things Violette with Andrew Prior Fabulously on his podcast "Fabulously Delicious" (Apple and Spotify links below in the comments or click on the link to his profile).🎧 We talk about their history, how they're different from regular violets, some good ways to use them in recipes - and of course - a little bit about my fabulously delicious life in Toulouse!😋

22/02/2022

Travelers might be fewer in the off-season but they make up for it by being extra delightful!🥰 I've had SUCH a fun time lately taking small, intimate groups around the and to my favorite food shops around town. There really isn't a bad time of year to visit Toulouse!

14/02/2022

Will you BRIE mine?❤️🧀 (Sorry...I couldn't resist!)😂 Give me all your cheesiest Valentine's lines in the comments below.👇