Must-see shopping in Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn

  • Le Paradis Gourmand

    Toulouse

    Haul a smorgasbord of French goodies home with a little help from this old-style sweets shop. Standout sugar highs include teardrop-shaped calissons d'Aix…

  • Marché des Carmes

    Toulouse

    For a smaller scene than Toulouse's main market Marché Victor Hugo, browse the produce – and miscellany such as antique books, stamps and coins – at this…

  • La Compagnie du Chocolat

    Toulouse

    Candied orange slices robed in dark chocolate, salted caramel ganache, and nutty Florentines as big as your hand are among the mouthwatering edible gifts…

  • La Maison de la Violette

    Toulouse

    This button-cute péniche (river barge) sells everything from herbal tea to bath soaps scented with Toulouse’s trademark flower, the violet. It's moored…

  • Marché Bio Toulouse

    Toulouse

    France's first organic market has been going strong for 30 years. Arrive early to fondle fresh veggies and stock up on organic beer, wine, cheese, honey…

  • Marché Place du Capitole

    Toulouse

    Rummage through jewellery stalls, boxes of vinyl, vintage knick-knack displays and more at this 80-stall market each Wednesday.

  • Marche St-Étienne

    Toulouse

    This small antiquarian book market takes place outside the cathedral each Saturday; arrive early for the best finds.