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Elodie
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What to eat in Toulouse: 10 local dishes and where to try them
If you are wondering what to eat in Toulouse, the short answer is: a lot, and mostly with duck. I was, born and bread near…
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The Most Beautiful Villages in Occitanie to Visit from Toulouse
If you asked me what I love most about living in Toulouse, one of the answers would be the access to our gorgeous villages. Over…
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My Favourite Day Trips from Toulouse
One of the perks of living in Toulouse is the access to Occitanie, which means typical south of France charm and underrated villages. Think all…
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Christmas in Toulouse: Christmas Markets, Lights and Things to Do (2026 Guide)
Let’s get this out of the way: Toulouse is not a Christmas capital. It isn’t Strasbourg, it isn’t Colmar, and it doesn’t have London’s scale…
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Things to Do in Barcelona: A First-Timer’s Guide and Ideas for Return Visits
Barcelona is cosmopolitan Spanish life at its best. A strong local Catalan spirit meets a truly international atmosphere, creating something unique and vibrant. If you’re…
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Barcelona in Winter: Is It Worth Visiting?
Heading south in winter to chase a few extra degrees is always a treat. I wouldn’t have bet on Barcelona. And yet, a winter break…
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A weekend in Arles: My guide to the south of France’s best-kept secret
If you’re wondering how to spend a weekend in Arles, you’re in the right place, because this city was a massive coup de coeur for…
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My favourite coffee shops in Toulouse
The coffee shop scene in Toulouse has exploded in recent years. For me, it makes the city the perfect South of France destination: full of…
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Toulouse in November: The month I didn’t expect to love this much
Toulouse in November is the surprise I never saw coming when I moved back to France. After ten years in London, and four in Paris…
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The Best Hotels in Toulouse
If you’re visiting Toulouse and wondering where to stay, let me help you. Because the great thing with Toulouse is that Toulouse’s historic centre is…