This year, winter started particularly early. We are only in November and some ski resorts already open very soon. What a big chance for all skiers, snowboarders or winter lovers in general. The Pyrenees are not far away from Toulouse, easily accessible by car, train or bus. Here are the opening dates for ski resorts … Continue reading Ski season is open! Where to enjoy the snow!
The Tarn and the region around Gaillac is one of the regions where you will discover a typical French countryside.. Only one hour from Toulouse, it offers a great landscape full of vineyard and forest with cute little towns to discover and great wine and local products to try. It is definitely one of the … Continue reading A weekend around Gaillac
Even if it is currently raining in Toulouse, there are still some nice autumn days to come. Two weeks ago on a beautiful autumn day, some friends and I went hiking and paragliding in the Pyrenees. The great thing about this hike is, that you do not have to drive too far, as it is 1h30 … Continue reading Hikes in the Pyrenees – Pic de Cagire / Pic de Poque
Oktoberfest might be over, however there are still many reasons why to enjoy a pint. Toulouse has a lot of English and Irish pubs, however there are more and more craft beer bars that opened these last years. In this article we would like to highlight craft beer bars in Toulouse where you can buy … Continue reading Craft Beer Bars
The Pyrenees are not only great for skiing, but also great for hiking. Especially autumn is a great season, as it isn't too hot and you can still enjoy some refreshing days in the mountains. Today we would like to present you the Boucle du Pic des Trois Seigneurs, a great hike which is not … Continue reading Hikes in the Pyrenees – Boucle du Pic des Trois Seigneurs
Summer is not over yet and there is still time to go for a nice day trip not far from Toulouse while enjoying the last warm summer days. I am a big fan of Lac Saint-Férreol, as you can read in our blog post here, as it's for me the greenest lake where you can … Continue reading A day trip to Revel & Saint-Férreol Lake
It's September! Whole France talks about "La Rentrée". Time for kids to go back to school, parents to get back to their routine life and students to arrive for a new semester in Toulouse. Toulouse has a lot to offer and here are some tips to make your first days and weeks in the pink … Continue reading Welcome to Toulouse – tips for newcomers
In August the city empties and everyone is on vacation. But don't worry! If you stay in Toulouse they are still things to do: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Swimming in pools, lakes or rivers Enjoy the many possibilities in and around Toulouse for a swim. Check out where to go right here. Visiting Pic du Midi The … Continue reading August in Toulouse
Who says summer, says Toulouse Plages. If you spend some of your summer holidays in Toulouse, then you will find quite some summer activities in the city. "Toulouse Plages" is a great way of exercising different sports, try new things out or just chill with your friends. Toulouse Plage is open from 9h30-21h30 every day. … Continue reading Toulouse Plages 2019 – free activities over summer
The Pic du Midi is still one of my favourite day or weekend trips from Toulouse. With 2874m, it offers you an amazing view over the Pyrenees. Several options are offered to you to enjoy the view from hiking up the mountain, to taking the funicular to enjoying an overnight stay on the pic. So … Continue reading Enjoying the best view over the Pyrenees
