Le Café de la Concorde

Le Café de la Concorde is a neighbourhood bar-café with small plates and a terrace at 17 Rue de la Concorde, in the Les Chalets district of Toulouse, in the Occitanie region of southwest France. It sits a little north of the old centre, in a residential and commercial area that is less touristy than Place du Capitole, which gives it a local character. The venue serves breakfast and lunch formulas during the day, including multi-course lunch formulas, and moves to evening small plates and drinks later. Beer and cocktails are the popular drinks, and pastis, the aniseed aperitif of southern France, is listed among the house orders, making it a good place to sample the local aperitif culture. The food is simple bar cooking rather than gastronomic cuisine, so it suits a relaxed lunch or a casual evening rather than a destination meal. The atmosphere is lively and informal, with a terrace that fills on warm days and evenings, a mixed crowd of neighbours and workers, and a noise level that rises at aperitif time. Dress is casual. The price category is moderate, around two dollar signs, with lunch formulas offering the best value. Opening hours and reservation details are not listed in the available information, so visitors should check before going, especially for groups. Because it is a bar-café, tables on the terrace are usually taken on a first-come basis. The location makes it a useful stop for visitors staying north of the centre or walking along the Canal du Midi, and it is a short distance from the Jean Jaurès and Compans-Caffarelli areas. Visitors who want a local rather than tourist atmosphere will find it a convenient choice. For a late drink, the terrace is the most pleasant place to sit in summer.