Toulouse: Cassoulet Tasting Tour with Local Hosts
Discover Toulouse’s culinary soul on a cassoulet tasting tour. Visit 3 local homes, savor authentic recipes, and learn about the cultural significance of this regional dish.
What to order at La Cave au Cassoulet
- Signature dishes
- Cassoulet de Toulouse, Confit de canard, Magret de canard
- Editor tip
- Smaller than the celebrated cassoulet rooms; the cassole is single-serve, do not order a starter if you intend to finish it.
CuisineGascon
Price€€
Neighborhoodcarmes
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Signature dishes: Cassoulet de Toulouse, Confit de canard, Magret de canard
Tip: Smaller than the celebrated cassoulet rooms; the cassole is single-serve, do not order a starter if you intend to finish it.
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Address: 54 Rue Peyrolieres, 31000 Toulouse
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