We slept late due to jetlag and utter exhaustion, it felt great. For breakfast George had a delicious looking chocolate croissant while I had to settle for the usual cereal and fruit as I am not keen to test out the french health care system.
Our first stop was the Augustin museum in a 12th century monastary. We enjoyed the collection of gargoyles and the more modern paintings/art by Toulouse Latrec, Manet, and others. Next we set off on a walking tour of 16th century Toulousian mansions. This was a prosperous time for the city due to the pastel dye industry.
Along the way we also enjoyed various parks and cafes. No rain today.
For supper George wanted Cassoulet, famous in this area, so we found a good restaurant with a Cassoulet special and were seated. Unfortunately they were out so the hunt for good Cassoulet continues.
We assembled the bike in the hotel dining room (very accommodating hotelier) and discovered a flat front tire so the search for CO2 cartridges becomes more real.
I love gargoyles.
Depiction of a damsel's nightmare.
Narrow streets and old mansions.
Canal due midi, our bike route starting Wednesday.
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