Cool off and have fun with the Guinguettes in Toulouse and Haute Garonne!

Need air, are we suffocating in the city? The Guinguettes, ephemeral and summer, are there to remind us that yes, we are indeed a cool glass with ice cubes in hand, under the trees or at the water's edge! In Toulouse center and throughout the Haute Garonne, the Guinguettes bloom in summer, like little wildflowers, for everyone's pleasure, call your friends, let's go!

From the open-air café to the ephemeral summer bar

Originally, the taverns were popular cafes , found in the Parisian suburbs. It was going to boogie, drink a little bit, meet informally with friends, often at the water's edge, still outside, under the trees rustling in the wind and with a little holiday taste lips: loupiottes, light garlands , subdued atmosphere in the evening, accordion concert and ball from time to time. It is a place that appeals to our collective memory, from that time that those under 20 cannot know! Today, the open-air café has taken on a facelift, it is trendy , lounge , in the city center… Urban people have appropriated this concept from another time with imagination and originality and everyone is benefiting from it. But the simple little taverns of yesteryear still exist, they are even the most authentic ...

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La Guinguette at Jojo et Paulette in Montpitol

A change of scenery guaranteed in this guinguette located about thirty minutes from the pink city. Family atmosphere , joyful , multicolored loupiottes that twirl in the wind. It is the place to know to go out with the family , even with children, very comfortable in a deckchair or on the wooden terrace . It's simple , authentic and warm , it's fresh and plentiful on the plate and not very expensive! Take the opportunity to spend the day there , nearby there is a small body of water and everything you need to have a good time. A word of advice: Call to reserve in advance, to be sure of finding space. It's closed when the weather is not nice!

• Visit the Facebook page of Jojo and Paulette
  

Chez Flon-Flon in Balma

Chez Flon-Flon , it's in Balma and it's a place where we sing, dance, share, brunch, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere and with friends, preferably, but in love it is also great friendly. In the park of the Château de Thégra , it is a very cozy setting and every Sunday there are concerts (and brunch, of course). A program of culinary celebrations: tapas , homemade desserts , delicious little dishes for the timid summer hunger pangs with hot weather, or something to satiate the most greedy . Lovers of retro drinks will appreciate it, there is a menu that will take you back 50 years and taste alcohols made from spices and herbs. Come on Sunday with the children to participate in workshops ! It's closed on Mondays and the best thing is to book to be sure to find a table!

• Check out their website
  

The Gragnaguette

A charming and authentic country bar, very large (with a 300-space car park) 30 minutes from Toulouse. Wooden tables , pallet style and reclaimed with soft and colorful cushions , A brick dovecote , a swimming pool and a lake . Here it is cool and you feel good! Children enjoy the wire dinosaurs , the marquee and the wooden bowling alleys . We eat grills , tapas for those who want to mix the pleasures in small portions and also, which is very appreciable, a choice for vegan and vegetarians ! And surpriiiiiise a Ferris wheel is also part of the festivities!

• To find out more and above all, book, here is their Facebook page
  

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La Guinguette du Lac de Badech in Bagnères-de-Luchon

A place facing the mountain 10 minutes from Luchon , you will be well settled in a hammock chair , cocktail in hand! A dream setting by the lake , you can also come to taste it and taste a waffle- like sweetness. Here, we do everything to make the children feel good, the grills are well cooked and the salads , served in jars, it's original and trendy ! Yum yum homemade desserts ... Look up and enjoy the spectacle of the paragliders who cut through the air without noise above your heads! Family atmosphere and generous welcome, we'll be back, that's for sure!

The Wake Park spring, in Carbonne

In Carbonne, on the way for a day of sporting festivities and pleasures. It is an absolutely essential leisure center in the Toulouse region, just 35 minutes from the city center. Terrace overlooking the lake, it is not a tavern, strictly speaking, but you eat there outside, in a relaxed atmosphere and facing the lake and the water ski lift. Have you already tried ? Don't be shy, it's a lot of fun and beginners start kneeling on a perfectly suitable knee board. Book a slot before you go! And it will be a very good excuse to then eat a delicious burger at the La Source tavern / restaurant.

• Consult their file to find out more and organize your day:
  

The terraces of the workshop in Toulouse

Here we are " like grandma's, but more connected ", according to customers! A nice setting, pleasant music, Les Terrasses de l'Atelier is 600m2 of terraces, in the middle of the woods, on stilts, in a deckchair, on a chair in bright colors, on a stool or a pétanque ball in your hand (and a glass in the other?), we're fine! Choose from the drinks menu, among the essentials or a special cocktail. For the yum yum, it's buffet version at the food truck: everyone eats what they want. Oysters ? Fries ? Rolled ice cream? Grills or pancakes? Like you want !

• Follow their Facebook page , go for lunch or dinner, but above all book before 4 p.m., even if the tables are numerous, they are quickly unavailable!
  

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The Guinguettes of Toulouse

In Toulouse , there are really many places to sit on the terrace to enjoy an aperitif or a simple, chic or cozy meal in a guinguette style. Here is a small non-exhaustive list but complete enough to allow you to calmly plan your next evenings! Write to us if you think we've forgotten your favorite tavern!

• La Guinguette de Chouchou , a must in a magnificent setting on the Garonne, overlooking the Pont Neuf. Friendly atmosphere, delicious tapas, craft beers and lemonade, good desserts. What more ?
• La Guinguette de Saint-Cyprien is open until October on the esplanade of Raymond VI park. View of the Garonne, intimate atmosphere with only 100 seats (so you know what to do: book) and for ice lovers, a brand new new machine, to enjoy the sweets of summer.
• Sand fishermen , terrace, yard or garden, it's up to you! On the Quai de la Daurade, view of the Garonne, the Dieu hotel, the Dôme de la Grave, sit in the shade of the plane trees. Mixed plates to enjoy with a cold drink and a warm welcome.
• The ephemeral Guinguette is an associative project. An idea between friends, part of an idea in the evening and with a pivot point, a dance floor! Each season is a joyous celebration, shared by the followers of this place, which is already at several seasons of pleasure. Concerts, a DJ, in short, a place not to be missed in Toulouse.

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