Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade

Bemberg Foundation, Hôtel d'Assézat

A 16th-century Renaissance mansion that houses the Bemberg Foundation art collection; closed on Mondays from August to April.

The Bemberg Foundation is housed in the Hôtel d'Assézat, a 16th-century French Renaissance mansion. Its own site describes a collection of paintings, sculptures and objets d'art; its listing says five centuries of European art, from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Reviews mention Bonnard, Sorolla, impressionism and the inner courtyard. Monday is published closed: the site says closed Mondays from August to April and open every day from May to July.

Capitole, Esquirol and DauradePlace d'Assezat, 31000 ToulouseBest: late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Couvent des Jacobins

A Dominican convent with the tomb of Thomas Aquinas, a double nave of palm-tree pillars, a cloister and refectory exhibitions.

The Jacobins convent is a Dominican edifice with Gothic vaults and the tomb of Thomas Aquinas, says its listing. The city hall describes a double nave of huge columns from which vaults spring, concerts and festivals in the cloister and exhibitions in the former refectory. It stays open during roof works. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday; Thursday is for booked groups.

Capitole, Esquirol and DauradeCouvent des Jacobins, 10 Pl. des Jacobins, 31000 ToulouseBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

Au Père Louis

A wine bar with a listed historic first room and a house quinquina; open Tuesday to Saturday at lunch and from 6 pm.

Au Père Louis is a wine bar the tourist office calls the place for lovers of good beer, wine and cinchona, with a listed historic façade and first room. Reviews mention quinquina, frescoes, truffle omelette and traditional cuisine. Listed hours: noon to 2 pm and 6 pm to 2 am, Tuesday to Friday; to 3 am on Saturday. No menu was read.

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade45 Rue des Tourneurs, 31000 ToulouseBest: dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade

A minor basilica on the Garonne quay, with an 1807 copy of a 15th-century Black Madonna; open daily 9 am to 6 pm.

Notre-Dame de la Daurade is a minor basilica on the quays of the Garonne, near the square and port of the same name, says French Wikipedia. Its listing says it has origins in a Roman temple and houses an 1807 copy of a 15th-century Black Madonna. Listed hours: 9 am to 6 pm every day. No official page with hours was read.

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade1 Pl. de la Daurade, 31000 ToulouseBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Le Bibent

A historic brasserie on the Place du Capitole in a Napoleon III setting, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

Le Bibent is a brasserie on the Place du Capitole, in a Napoleon III setting; the tourist office dates it to 1861 and calls the decor a listed monument of Belle Époque atmosphere. Its listing says outdoor seating and high-end fare; reviews mention cassoulet, millefeuille and foie gras. Listed open 8:30 am to 10:15 pm every day, kitchen at lunch and dinner.

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade5 Pl. du Capitole, 31000 ToulouseBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Le Genty Magre

A chic restaurant of French classics with a cassoulet menu at lunch and dinner; open Wednesday to Saturday.

Le Genty Magre serves innovative takes on robust French classics in a space with wooden floors and bare brick, says its listing. Its own site offers a Tradition menu with cassoulet at 49 euros every lunch and dinner, and a weekday lunch formula at 26 or 29.50 euros. Open Wednesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner. Reviews mention cassoulet and Paris-Brest.

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade3 Rue Genty-Magre, 31000 ToulouseBest: lunch, dinnerWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?

Brasserie Les Beaux-Arts

A long-standing brasserie on the Garonne quay serving seafood, oysters and fish; lunch and dinner every day.

Les Beaux-Arts is a long-standing brasserie serving artfully plated seafood in a wood-paneled space, says its listing, at 1 quai de la Daurade next to the Pont Neuf. Its own site lists seafood, oysters and fish, takeaway seafood platters and a quayside terrace. Reviews mention profiteroles, crêpes Suzette and oysters. Open every day for lunch (noon to 2:30 pm) and dinner (7 pm to 10:30 pm).

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade1 Quai de la Daurade, 31000 ToulouseBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Violettes et Pastels

A boutique celebrating the town's two emblematic plants, the violet and the pastel, with violet sweets and gifts.

Violettes et Pastels is a boutique that, says the tourist office, celebrates the town's two emblematic plants, the violet and the pastel, with gifts. Its listing calls it a beauty supply store; reviews mention violet products, violet sweets, local products and a gift shop. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm; closed Sunday.

Capitole, Esquirol and Daurade10 Rue Saint-Pantaléon, 31000 ToulouseBest: late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.