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Information About Villefranche Du Lauragais, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

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Things to do in Villefranche Du Lauragais

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

A typical southern town with several shops and restaurants. The church is built in red bricks and has a bell wall, typical for the area of Toulouse. Several houses have interesting architectural details on their front facades.

Is there a market day?

The market is held on Fridays

Is there a public swimming pool?

yes, in the town - approximately 4kms away
Opening Hours: The open air pool (in July and August) opens at 10:30am until 7:00pm. The rest of the year, a covered pool is operational from 5:00pm onwards. Specific information can be obtained at the Office de Tourisme.

Is there a tourist office?

yes, Place du Général de Gaulle tel +33 561 27 20 94

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

Toulouse


Eating and Drinking in Villefranche Du Lauragais

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Budget restaurant

Hôtel de France (recommended by "Le Guide du Routard")
Address: 106 rue de la République (main street)
Cuisine: traditional
Speciality: Cassoulet
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 2:00pm and from 7:15pm to 9:30pm (reservation recommended, especially for bigger groups, 7/8pax or more) - closed on Sunday night
Contact Details: tel +33 561 81 61 31

Moderately priced restaurant

Hôtel Restaurant du Lauragais (Logis de France)
Address: 15 rue de la République
Cuisine: traditional and local
Speciality: cassoulet , confit, foie gras
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 1:45pm and from 7:30pm to 9:30pm- closed all Sunday (reservation needed for parties over 8 persons)
Contact Details: tel +33 561 27 00 76

Upmarket restaurant

Auberge "La Pradelle"
Address: 20 place Gambetta
Speciality: fish dishes and local
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 2:00pm and from 7:30pm to 10:00pm - closed on Monday OR Wednesday night ( PLEASE call to check!)
Contact Details: tel +33 561 81 60 72


Shopping in Villefranche Du Lauragais

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Supermarket

Spar Tel +33 561 81 61 94 (delivery on the boat on request)
93 rue de la République
Opening Hours: All week (Sunday MORNING included ): 9:00am to 12:30 and 3:00pm to 7:15pm

Supermarket

Super-U
Route de Toulouse ( RN 113 leaving for Toulouse)

What other shops are there??

There is a good range of shops here


Practicalities at Villefranche Du Lauragais

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Mooring

Moor at the lock of Renneville (PK 43) or lock of Gardouch

Is there a bank?

yes

Is there an ATM?

yes

Is there a post office?

yes

Is there a doctor?

Castaing M. +33 561 81 60 86 / Defontaine V. +33 561 27 08 80 / Hornac J.-M. +33 561 81 64 33

Is there a dentist?

Mory A. +33 561 27 14 00 / Plenier J. +33 561 81 64 33

Is there a pharmacy?

Pharmacie Lauragaise +33 561 81 62 22 / Caillot H. +33 561 27 17 33 / Fernandez Batigne +33 561 81 60 73

Is there a taxi company here?

Manzato +33 609 33 54 00 /Taxi RN113 +33 608 40 18 66 / Taxi du Lauragais +33 607 72 60 63 /

Can I get internet access here?

Yes, in the video shop, rue de la République - opens at 3:00pm

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