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The unique atmosphere Extra time
by the banks of the Garonne
In Toulouse, the banks of the Garonne and of the Midi channel are known
for the stunning viewpoints that they afford visitors. They are also spaces for Maison Good
relaxation and get-togethers, where folks meet up in the summer to enjoy Maison Good is a place for coming
the coolness of the river as it flows by. From the riverbanks, you can set off on together and having fun, where the
an adventure in the great outdoors, take a trip on a barge, go on a crossing worlds of fashion, music and sport
with audio commentary, take a kayak or paddleboard, or enjoy plenty of overlap and intersect over a deli-
other activities on-site. More info cious meal. The chef works with local
and regional produce, to prepare a
wide range of refined dishes bearing
the Sud de France (‘South of France’)
label. Special emphasis is placed
on quality and the local distribution
circuit. Touch rugby : one of the
owners is none other than Romain
Ntamack, the legendary fly-half for
Stade Toulouse and France.
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J’GO
The menu at J’GO is based on the region’s
flagship foodstuffs : tarbais beans, pork from
the Noir de Bigorre breed of pig, organic lamb
from the Pyrenees, farm-reared chicken
from Gers, IGP fatty goose liver from Landes,
and fruit and veg from the region. The chefs
work with fresh products purchased within a
circumference of 180km. The modus ope-
randi at J’GO is based on purchasing whole
carcasses and fresh vegetables bought at
fair prices from a select group of producers,
all of which is then prepared in the restaurant
by butchers, vegetable specialists and chefs.
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