Discover the must-try culinary specialties of Toulouse

The gastronomy of the South-West, gourmet and generous, pleases all taste buds. And especially with its famous cassoulet. During your visit to Haute-Garonne, let yourself be tempted by the local culinary delights: Fénétra, apple croustade or Toulouse sausage. Learn more about these dishes to discover absolutely during your stay and enjoy!

Toulouse specialties

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Traveling to Toulouse? Take the time to taste the local gastronomy. Tasty and gourmet dishes that open the doors to Occitanie. Find below the most emblematic specialties of the South-West.

If you like plates made of meat, order Alicuit de canard during your stay in Occitanie. This traditional dish from Gers contains wings and duck neck. It is usually accompanied by vegetables, including carrots and potatoes. Also discover the Toulouse sausage, a typical recipe made with pork, salt and pepper. To cook in a pan or for a barbecue with friends.

Passing through Haute-Garonne, book a table in a restaurant and taste the famous cassoulet. This famous dish consists of Toulouse sausages, white beans and duck confit. And sometimes, lamb or mutton. Its name comes from the cassole, a terracotta dish in which it is prepared. A must-try specialty if you visit the commune. Finally, savor a toast topped with goose foie gras, a local recipe and accompany it with a wine from the region.

On the sweet side, the «pink city» has no shortage of delights to succumb to. For dessert, take a slice of Fénétra, a cake with gourmet ingredients: shortbread, almonds, apricots and candied lemons. A typical dessert from the Occitanie region. Do you like to finish your meal on a fruity note? Discover the apple croustade. This tasty cake is made of pieces of apples caramelized with armagnac, puff pastry and butter. A treat!

Finally, succumb to the sweets of the city, including sweets made with violet. These small candies as beautiful as good highlight the pretty emblematic flowers of Toulouse. Also taste the Brique du Capitole, a treat that recalls the bricks of the capital of Occitanie. An authentic puff pastry candy with hazelnut and almond praline. Finally, let yourself be tempted by a cachou Lajaunie. Its famous yellow box contains a small licorice candy invented in 1880 by Léon Lajaunie, a Toulouse resident.

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The remarkable sites of Toulouse

Passing through Haute-Garonne, come and discover the Place du Capitole. This emblematic place is full of terraces and contains the magnificent Town Hall. Located in the historic center, it allows you to easily visit the other districts of the Gascon city. Moreover, this square hosts every year one of the Christmas markets of the city. One of the events of the commune not to be missed. It is also an ideal area to taste one of the typical dishes of the region.

On the edge of the Garonne, the dome of the Saint-Joseph de La Grave chapel can be seen from the right bank. A splendid monument with a rich past. Make a stop at the Jacobins convent, a religious building located near the Capitole. Do not miss its beautiful garden and its cloister.

If you like hiking, head to the Canal du Midi. An unmissable place to walk, bike or enjoy the coolness of the trees in summer. You can also walk through the parks of the commune. Green spaces perfect for tasting your Toulouse specialties for a picnic!

Among the emblematic places of the Occitan capital, let's mention its museums. Located near Toulouse, in Blagnac, the Aeroscopia museum introduces its visitors to aeronautics. Discover its superb collection of planes, including Airbus and two Concordes. Ideal for a family outing.

Are you wondering what to do in Toulouse? Find our additional information.

Where to sleep in Toulouse?

Are you staying in Occitanie? Have a pleasant professional stay or a leisure trip in one of our budget-friendly hotels located in Toulouse. Also find our hotels located in Midi-Pyrénées.

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Traveling in the «pink city»? Our B&B HOTEL Toulouse Cité de l'Espace Hurel benefits from a very good location. It is 18 minutes from the Toulouse Matabiau train station and less than 20 minutes from the airport. Our two-star establishment has free parking with video surveillance. Moreover, each room has free high-speed Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

Do you want to visit the Cité de l’espace? Our B&B HOTEL Toulouse Cité de l'Espace Gonord offers you quick access to the museum. Indeed, it is located only 450 meters from our hotel! For more simplicity, park your vehicle in our free parking with video surveillance. Settle into your room and surf the Internet with free high-speed Wi-Fi, just like at home! Every morning, we offer you a buffet breakfast.

Our B&B HOTEL Toulouse Cité de l'Espace Mouchotte allows you to reach the airport easily. Indeed, it offers you quick access to the A61 highway and allows you to take your plane serenely. Sleep in a large bed and browse the Internet with high-speed Wi-Fi. Our establishment has free and closed parking, perfect for car rental. Finally, each room has a private bathroom.

Are you planning a romantic weekend? Select a romantic hotel in Toulouse.