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Place du Capitole CAR© Arnaud Späni Trafic%5D-%5Bthegoodlife_france%5D-%5B300x- 250%5Duntil the skin is crisp and golden, and the meat is served blush pink and sliced. You’ll find it on the menu of almost every restaurant in Toulouse. Charcuterie While on the subject of meat, don’t miss the charcuterie of Toulouse. Local bars serve your aperitif with cured and cold meats and pâtés, most of which are local or market purchases. Don’t miss Marché Victor Hugo, everywhere you look there are saucissons and dried shoulders of jambon hanging from the ceiling and terrines, rillettes and pâté enshrined in glass cabinets. Cheese While wandering those hallowed aisles of Marché Victor Hugo, the fromageries will be calling your name! France and its estimated 1600 types of fromage go hand in hand. Try Pavé Toulousain, a cube shaped cows cheese whose edible grey rind resembles a brick. Sandwiches. The sublime baguette avec jambon et beurre served with cornichons epitomises the rustic simplicity of French cuisine. In Toulouse delicatessens reach new heights using a bounty of quality chorizo, serrano ham and Manchego from neighbouring Spain, as well as dried duck as a tribute to its Toulousain roots. Vegetarian food You might be wondering if you’ll starve during your visit to Toulouse if you don’t eat meat. And if you need a break from the region’s rich treats, no one could blame you. Rest assured, many restaurants cater for vegetarians and vegans. Pastries At last, the dessert course! The act of eating a sweet pick-me-up is a serious pastime here. Try Poussin Bleu or Le Pâtisserie Conté for exquisite éclairs and other impressive patisserie pleasures! Chocolatines This is a controversial topic! In the south of France, pain aux chocolats are called chocolatines. Keep your eyes open for chocolatines that are crisp and glossy and packed with painstakingly folded layers (try Le Péché Mignon). Fruit and vegetables After all the pastries, cheese and meat, you’ll be waddling. However, Toulouse has options! Throughout the summer, peaches, apricots and nectarines adorn market shelves before figs and plums appear in the autumn. Toulouse has something for all tastes! 84 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 85