Hotel de Ville, Tours

Day 14: Early Start, Long Drive. Bordeaux, Edge of Toulouse.

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September 23rd 2022
Dinner last night was had at L‘Atelier Gourmande, or for those of us whose French is a bit rusty- non existent - it’s the Gourmet Workshop. It is located up an alleyway, away from the bustling cafe scene around the Place Plumereau, the plaza a few doors up from our apartment. We were greeted at the door by the two main men of this operation, and seated at shiny tables topped with a solid, fin ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Toulouse

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