Montauban

So a day late saying where I am. It was a long day yesterday. 10 hours and 5 trains to get to Toulouse! I undertook the marathon in order to use only one day on my pass. I arrived in Toulouse at 21.30. First time I have been unnerved by my surroundings. It was dark, and there were many homeless, as well as congregations of immigrants. Fortunately, the hotel was directly opposite the station. A mug of tea later, I was in bed with lights out!
Breakfast was hugely entertaining and extremely overpriced! Tea leaves to make tea, blocks of butter, running out of everything! Funny to watch.
I caught the 10am train to Montauban, dropped off my bags, and went exploring. What a beautiful old town! The Place National at the centre, arched walkways on all sides, with shops and restaurants. Lanes that lead away containing all manner of little shops. I came across a 'seconde main' literally, shop. I managed to find a perfectly decent fleece jacket for 6 euros. It was a Croix Rouge charity shop.
The Cathedral has been closed since 2020. According to the Notice, pasted on its doors. It has to comply with Health and Safety and sort out the electricity. I also found out that there is a major crack in one wall! It's sad as it is a vast church and has an interesting history.
I had a chocolat chaud and a croque monsieur for lunch, and then went walking. Found an ATM so could then go and buy food at the market. I have some local blue cheese 🧀 and a bottle of local wine 🍷
More tomorrow.......
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