La Maison de la Violette
La Maison de la Violette
4.5
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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The area
Neighborhood: Belfort
How to get there
- Marengo-SNCF • 3 min walk
- Jeanne d'Arc • 8 min walk
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Nicole
Chile296 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The area is popular for its violets products, and in this place, a beautiful boat, you will find many.
Prices are a little high but products are unique, prices are pretty much the same all over the stores I saw, but here, the owner of the place gives you very good service.
Recomended!
Prices are a little high but products are unique, prices are pretty much the same all over the stores I saw, but here, the owner of the place gives you very good service.
Recomended!
Written June 17, 2019
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groupleader45212
Helena, MT1,245 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Don't miss this unique specialty shop built on a barge in Toulouse France. The little ship sells everything Violet! There are gorgeous quilts, teas, oils, perfumes, posters, dishes, candies, cookies, jellies, honey, jewelry etc. the barge itself is decorated in violet and smells great. They even gift wrap. It's a fun place to buy a lovely souvenir of France.
Written October 4, 2017
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,697 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Considering its epaulets are lauded pink or rose, it came as a late surprise for me to learn that Toulouse's culture and cuisine has been transfused by the colour violet.
We stopped to sample some floral gourmet creations at this establishment and voila what an incredible space for a shop anchored on a barge in the Garonne River.
Surprise, surprise, there are 400 varieties of violets and our eyes were fixated by every form of cookie, candy, bon-bon, even vinegar and liqueur on display thay paid homage to the flower.
The femme rated the pale lavender meringues filled with syrup and violets taken in a cup of tea as heavenly, making her think of Alice down the hole. Delightful shop. Try to leave without hands festooned with bags of goodies.
We stopped to sample some floral gourmet creations at this establishment and voila what an incredible space for a shop anchored on a barge in the Garonne River.
Surprise, surprise, there are 400 varieties of violets and our eyes were fixated by every form of cookie, candy, bon-bon, even vinegar and liqueur on display thay paid homage to the flower.
The femme rated the pale lavender meringues filled with syrup and violets taken in a cup of tea as heavenly, making her think of Alice down the hole. Delightful shop. Try to leave without hands festooned with bags of goodies.
Written August 5, 2016
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NYRUNNING
Paris, France182 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
I would highly recommend this store. The staff are wonderful - they really know how to give great customer service without being pushy and what a selection of violet stuff. When we arrrived , they let us taste the tea and the candy made out of violet. The prices are okay and it is really close to train station so great place to pick up souvenirs while waiting for the train. Last but not least, as we came to Toulouse on a Sunday we were not sure what restaurants are open and near train station. We asked for their recommendation and they actually called the restaurant they recommended, which was really good for us and gave us geat directions to get there. That was probably the nicest service I've had in France in a long time.
Written May 1, 2015
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Joffa S
Melbourne, Australia368 contributions
Aug 2019
Very pretty display of all the products and an interesting historically dated display on the interior walls of the purple barge. Chocolates with violets were tasty and the lady serving us very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth dropping in/stepping onto this barge!
Written August 27, 2019
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Pedro de Almeida
Queluz, Lisboa, Portugal3 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The lady that owns the boat was very friendly and willing to speak English. She also kindly served us tea and sorbet despite how busy it was.
I highly recommend.
I highly recommend.
Written September 10, 2018
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Londinium
Brussels, Belgium895 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Everything you want done from or around the violet is there! I loved the soaps and the little bags to put in my drawers, but also the honey and there are a lot of nice items to buy as gifts. The owner is very nice, welcoming, and indeed not pushy at all. Worth the visit!
The boat is just a few minutes away from the Matabiau station.
The boat is just a few minutes away from the Matabiau station.
Written August 30, 2018
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luvOB
Orange Beach, AL49 contributions
Sep 2015
Kind of interesting, proprietor didn't speak English, so everything had to be interpreted, I'd skip!
Written October 13, 2015
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j25aj
Cleveland, OH405 contributions
Sep 2015
In orchid pants and a purple scarf, the owner will passionately share with patrons the story of the return of the violet to Toulouse. There are many products from violet jelly , candy, tea as well as tea towels and violet candles.
Written October 11, 2015
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La Maison de la Violette (Toulouse) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about La Maison de la Violette
- La Maison de la Violette is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Mon - Sat 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Hotels near La Maison de la Violette:
- (0.02 mi) Hotel de Bordeaux
- (0.09 mi) Adagio Toulouse Centre Ramblas
- (0.08 mi) Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas
- (0.04 mi) La Chartreuse Hotel
- (0.11 mi) Ibis Styles Toulouse Centre Gare
- Restaurants near La Maison de la Violette:
- (0.03 mi) L'Occitania Bateau Restaurant
- (0.09 mi) Dans Le Noir?
- (0.08 mi) Restaurant SW
- (0.09 mi) Le Vélo Sentimental
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