20 things to know to survive in Toulouse!
Some rules are very useful when you land in Toulouse!
There are certain rules of coexistence, expressions, ways of speaking, customs or particularities that Toulouse residents have integrated well. But for newcomers, it’s a different story! That’s why we asked our followers “What do you need to know to survive Toulouse ? and the answers left us with a wealth of practical advice for everyday life. Both for the inhabitants who have always been here and for those who have just arrived in Toulouse…
- “Wear a helmet on a bike” – @_melamusic
- “Watch where we walk 💩” – @cecile.fb
- “A pocket… it’s a bag!” It may seem obvious, but not when you’re not used to it…. 😬” – @kiiyoung
- “Have a good descent.” – @spitzthomas
- “Avoid the ring road during rush hour… Finally, it is better to avoid the ring road altogether. “ – @july.palmbeach
- “Know the word chocolatine 😊 and the address of @lecosmopolitaintoulouse 🔥🥐 🍹” – @wonderjules_
- “Love the duck!” – @clelia_travel
- “Having a Woven subscription. Yes even if you have a car. In the city center it is faster and more convenient on foot and by metro than by car” – @ryah_sakura
And the prize for the comment that sums it all up goes to @vintagefrenchlady:
“- look down to save your soles.
– do not breathe in the alleys perpendicular to the rue Saint Rome.
– do not rely on the subway when a single snowflake appears.
– keep taking out your trash and keep hope alive.
– don’t worry, there’s always a restaurant, a cafe, a grub open that can feed you whatever the time.
– in case of problems, go to Bapz and order a thick hot chocolate: your worries will be diluted in sugar.
– always have an umbrella with you – a sturdy umbrella that can withstand gusts of wind.
– watch out for the seagulls if you are holding a sandwich!
– drivers, be aware: pedestrians slalom absolutely everywhere and are the kings of the city center
– Lafayette parapharmacies save you money… unless you fall for the dozens of things that are not on your list.
– the on-duty pharmacy is on the Jean Jaurès alleys, going up towards the station, on the right sidewalk (underworld crowd guaranteed, especially on Saturday night)
– the best box is clearly the @zapatatoulouse
– all municipal libraries have a book club”
👉 If you also have advice to give to survive in Toulouse, go to the instagram post and leave your comment that we will add to the list to enrich it!