Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Toulouse from £41

Toulouse public bike-sharing service, VélôToulouse, offers more than 200 stations around the city to pick up and drop off a two-wheeled transport. You will have plenty of room where to use it — the city has more than 500 km of cycling paths! The 24-hour ticket allowing an unlimited number of trips will cost you €1.20. The first 30 minutes of your trip are free. Beyond that, the cost of the service is €1.50 - €2 per hour.

Cassoulet derives its name from the casserole – the traditional earthenware pot it is cooked in. The ingredients of this slow-cooked dish include white haricot beans, vegetables, meat and herbs. The particular meats may differ, but in Toulouse, you are most likely to get pork sausage with goose or duck confit. The latter is also known as the Toulouse sausage. It is included in many other local dishes or can be enjoyed on its own. Bon appetit!

In France, good wine is quite affordable. You don’t have to spend a fortune at the restaurant to get a glass of something decent. One of the reasons is that France has very low taxes on alcohol. Don’t be afraid to check out the house wine — it can be a very pleasant surprise!