The guide started with a short video. We were then led down three floors inside the cave where the…read moreguide explained the process of making the cheese in more details. On the way up at each floor more details were added. Back on the ground floor we were given olive oils and three different cheeses to taste and the option of buying. The tasting was plentiful and super delicious Definitely worth while.

This is a dream market that I want to live nearby. There is…read moreeverything here. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables outside, and inside there are too many stores to list that sell breads, cakes, cheeses ( I have never seen so much cheese in my life!!), meats of all kinds, beef, pork, lamb, fish, ..... and cooked food!!! No need to restaurants deliveries, there is everything here if you don't want to cook. But I am just a tourist.....

This market has an amazing selection of foods. They have meats, pastries, desserts, seafood,…read morefruit/veg - whatever the heart desires. Americans will be shocked by the diversity of meat there (they have duck heads/rabbit/horse meat). We recommend taking a food tour like Taste of Toulouse to fully take in the best foods they have to offer! The staff are all very friendly and accommodating. If you want to eat at the restaurants upstairs, make sure you arrive early (~11:45 am) so you can get an outside seat. Bonne dégustation :)

Wow! Xavier has an amazing cheese selection. If you're searching for cheese in Toulouse, I suggest…read moreshopping at Xavier. The Denver cheesemonger I was traveling with was certainly pleased. When I walked in, the first thing that caught my attention was the accessibility. All the cheese was uncovered and not hidden behind casing. Of course, respect the cheese at all times.They had clever signs denoting the name, animal, and originating region. And if you were providing cheese for a party, they might insert tiny plastic cards denoting this same cheese information. The two cheesemongers hustled about, helping customers, filling up their baskets with single units and varying weighted cheese wedges. You could also purchase huge dark pain. For those traveling back to the US, Xavier does offer cryo-vac, so your cheese will keep well during your remaining travels. Hopefully, they don't get confiscated by the uninformed US border patrol.

From the owner: Le spécialiste du fromage De son Jura natal, Xavier a emporté sa passion pour les fromages. Il la…read morefait partager depuis 25 ans, pour leur plus grand bonheur, aux Toulousains. La preuve : le magasin ne désemplit pas. Malgré tout, ni Xavier, ni son personnel ne perdent leur bonne humeur pour vous faire découvrir un Mont d'Or, le beurre cru "fabrication maison" ou le fourme au Sauternes. Pour les fêtes, à découvrir les plateaux suggestions.

Wowww cheese. This was an unexpected dinner surprise for us, we had planned to dine elsewhere and…read moreshop for some cheese to bring home. However, the owner Philip, welcomed us and sat us down at his bar and we began to drink delicious wine. And then we had delicious cheese, a plate of 10 with ever increasing strength of flavor and smell. By the time we had left we we completely full of both and very happy to have met new friends at the establishment. BTW they have many charcuterie options and even do catering. (Think duck breast avec fois gras. Petite terrines of delicious meat. Will return if ever we have a chance. Very nice guy and so are his clients.

From the owner: Petite crémerie familiale depuis 28ans sur le marché des carmes à Toulouse. Nous proposons des…read moreproduits authentiques et de qualité. Nous couplons cette offre de fromages avec des produits d épicerie fine provenant de maisons remarquables françaises.

Amazing cheese and meat selection!! They were so helpful and had amazing recommendations. Got local…read morewine and cheese to go and loved every bite. Also inexpensive which was a major plus!!!