City Guides
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France : Toulouse - November 2008
Country Code: Dial +33 for France
From the Airport
Car Hire: Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +33 (0)82 582 5514. Open 7am-11.30pm Monday-Friday, 8am-midnight Saturday, and 9am-11.30pm Sunday.
Airport Transfer: Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJets transfer partner, Holiday Taxisfrom home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).
Taxi: The fare to the centre from Blagnac is 25, and 30 at night.
Bus: The Toulouse-Blagnac Navette connects the airport to the city centre, leaving every 20 minutes, 5am-12.15am. Tickets: 6 return.
Bon Appetit
Up to €15
Saveurs Bio
( 22 Rue Maurice Fonvieille. Tel. 05 6112 1515 )
Located between Places Wilson and Saint Georges, Saveurs Bio, a vegetarians dream, offers delicious organics in hot and cold buffet. Stuffed eggplant? Très bien!
( 22 Rue Maurice Fonvieille. Tel. 05 6112 1515 )
Located between Places Wilson and Saint Georges, Saveurs Bio, a vegetarians dream, offers delicious organics in hot and cold buffet. Stuffed eggplant? Très bien!
Up to €30
Le Van Gogh
( 21 Place St Georges. Tel. 05 6121 0315 )
This classy, brassy bistro, a local favourite, serves traditional French cuisine, delicious cassoulet and hearty salads. Enjoy the sunny, heated terrace brimming with plants.
( 21 Place St Georges. Tel. 05 6121 0315 )
This classy, brassy bistro, a local favourite, serves traditional French cuisine, delicious cassoulet and hearty salads. Enjoy the sunny, heated terrace brimming with plants.
Up to €50
Jardins de lOpera
( 1 Place du Capitole. Tel. 05 6123 0776 )
For many, this is the finest restaurant in the city centre. Jardins de l'Opera respects but is not enslaved to south-western French cuisine. Try a powerfully flavoured wild game dish, or an exotic signature trilogy plate, followed by chocolate cake and liqueur.
( 1 Place du Capitole. Tel. 05 6123 0776 )
For many, this is the finest restaurant in the city centre. Jardins de l'Opera respects but is not enslaved to south-western French cuisine. Try a powerfully flavoured wild game dish, or an exotic signature trilogy plate, followed by chocolate cake and liqueur.
Exclusive
La Corde
( 4 Rue Jules Chalande . Tel. 05 6129 0943 )
Tradition and innovation in Languedoc dishes await in the 'Pink Citys' oldest gourmet restaurant. Try the lobster risotto and ravioli appetiser, pigeon laque or the turbot. Save room for delicious crème brûlée à la violette.
( 4 Rue Jules Chalande . Tel. 05 6129 0943 )
Tradition and innovation in Languedoc dishes await in the 'Pink Citys' oldest gourmet restaurant. Try the lobster risotto and ravioli appetiser, pigeon laque or the turbot. Save room for delicious crème brûlée à la violette.
Night Fever
Low Key
LAncienne Belgique
( 16 Rue de la Trinité. Tel. 05 6152 6378 )
Rainy day? Step into this friendly bar that offers a huge selection of Belgian beers (also French, Irish, English and American). The Irish coffee also packs a punch.
( 16 Rue de la Trinité. Tel. 05 6152 6378 )
Rainy day? Step into this friendly bar that offers a huge selection of Belgian beers (also French, Irish, English and American). The Irish coffee also packs a punch.
Live Music
Café Rex
( 15 Avenue Honore-Serres . Tel. 05 6112 1639 )
For ska, rock, rap, jazz and groove music, this centrally located Aussie club is yours all week long, with live performances on the weekend and most Thursdays.
( 15 Avenue Honore-Serres . Tel. 05 6112 1639 )
For ska, rock, rap, jazz and groove music, this centrally located Aussie club is yours all week long, with live performances on the weekend and most Thursdays.
Late & Lively
La Luna Loca
( 15 Rue Pierre Rubens. Tel. 05 6272 0346 )
This bar supports local musicians and artists by hosting concerts and exhibition. Open till the wee hours, it serves ladies only on Thursday and Saturday.
( 15 Rue Pierre Rubens. Tel. 05 6272 0346 )
This bar supports local musicians and artists by hosting concerts and exhibition. Open till the wee hours, it serves ladies only on Thursday and Saturday.
Shop
Stilbo offers prêt à porter mens fine clothing: smoking jackets and dress suits, including traditional shoes and accessories. Appointments and walk-ins (2 bis Allées Paul Feuga. Tel. 05 6125 0997).
Insider Tip
Europes most impressive collection of medieval scientific and applied arts paraphernalia is housed in the elegant Paul Dupuy Museum (13 Rue de la Pleau. Tel. 05 6114 6550).
Key Area
The Garonne River is busy at this time of year with people taking boats or cycling on the quais on rented bikes. Across the Pont Neuf, on the Left Bank, are the medieval pilgrimage hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu St-Jacques and fascinating Galerie Municipale du Château-dEau.
This month
Head to the Salon Toulouse Antiques Fairea national event at the Parc des Expositions. Be ready to part with lots of cash for period furniture (10am-7pm, 8-16 November).
Day Tripping
Bruniquel –
Queen Brunehaut founded this village in the sixth century, today it's home to 500 people. Visit the château and Salle des Chevaliers (Tel. 05 6367 2767). If you're feeling energetic, hike or bike along lush trails amid the scenic landscape.
No way!
Medieval theologian and philosopher St Thomas Aquinas, leader of French Dominicans, is interred below the grey marble altar on the northern side of the Église des Jacobins.
Compiled by Onnaca Heron
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