Private transfer to Toulouse
Inclusions: pick up at your hotel in Bordeaux and drop off at your accommodation in Toulouse
Traditional French apartment in the center of Toulouse
Right in the centre of Toulouse, situated within a short distance of Capitole Metro Station and Palace du Capitole.
The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms.
Breakfast is included in a traditional French cafe nearby.
Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef
Join Chef Alejandro in Toulouse! Explore Carmes & Saint-Etienne’s history in 7 stops, tasting tales from Roman to Medieval times. Unique twist? Alejandro cooks for you on his cargo bike. Dive in!
Tour Highlights
- Explore Toulouse’s cuisine with a trained chef who’ll cook for you on his bike.
- Learn about ancient Toulouse tales intricately tied to its cuisine.
- Demystify the vast and intricate realm of French cheese, sampling from the best.
- Savor exceptional charcuterie, crafted with the local Porc Noir de Bigorre AOP.
- Taste the oldest and most decadent pastry of the city, 2000 years old.
Itinerary:
1. Rue Maletache: Discover the origins of the big fire of 1463 in Toulouse, which started at a boulangerie, while sampling a sweet bite from the town’s oldest pâtisserie.
2. Rue du Languedoc: Learn about the ancient regional language of Toulouse, spoken by medieval troubadours since the 11th century, while savoring the city’s most iconic baked good.
3. Place du Salin: Step into the past at the southern gate of Roman Tolosa and the Royal Saltworks. Discuss salt’s medieval significance and savor the star of the regional charcuterie: AOP Jambon Noire de Bigorre.
4. Marché des Carmes: Dive into the evolution of a Carmelite convent turned car park, and at a premier covered market, delight in two raw-milk artisanal cheeses perfectly paired with a mindblowing local wine.
5. Place de la Trinité: Immerse in tales of heresy, inquisition, and religious crimes through the Calas Gate, which witnessed the tragic execution of an innocent man. Here, savor the regional star recipe: la véritable saucisse de Toulouse.
6. Hôtel d’Assezat: Delve into Toulouse’s renaissance history, discovering how the exports of bleu de pastel pigment showered the city in wealth. Conclude with a taste of the iconic cultural emblem: the Violette de Toulouse.
7. Cathédrale de Saint-Étienne: Reflect on the Martyrdom of Saint-Sernin and how his legacy profoundly shaped Toulouse’s destiny. Culminate your journey with the city’s most decadent dessert from an emblematic pâtisserie.
DETAILS
Start time: customizable
Tour type: private
Duration: 3,5 hours
Inclusions:
- Food and drink samples
- Guided tour
Exclusions: hotel pick up & drop off (the tours starts and ends at a very close walking distance to your accommodation)
