Garbure, the traditional dish of Lourdes
Garbure is the traditional regional dish of Lourdes, the signature dish of Lourdes and Bigorre. As the house likes to say, it is what people ate every day in Bernadette's time.
What is garbure?
A thick soup that makes a whole meal. Garbure brings together the flavour of vegetables and the taste of meat.
The vegetables
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Onion
- Leek
- Turnip
- White beans
- Potatoes
The meat
- Duck confit
- Country ham
A simple, complete dish
L'Ami Toulousain's garbure is a complete dish with no frying and no added fat, and plenty of fibre. The house also describes it as allergen free: if you follow a special diet, just mention it when you book.
Many people discover it here for the first time. Tasting garbure is truly a very pleasant cultural experience.
The garbure menu
A starter, the garbure and a dessert: a full meal. Garbure is also available to take away.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the typical dish of Lourdes?
Garbure. It is the traditional regional dish of Lourdes and Bigorre, what people ate every day in Bernadette's time.
What is in a garbure?
At L'Ami Toulousain: cabbage, carrot, onion, leek, turnip, white beans and potatoes, with duck confit and country ham.
Where can I eat garbure in Lourdes?
At L'Ami Toulousain, 18 rue de la Ribère, 100 metres from the Sanctuary on the Saint-Michel gate side. The garbure menu costs €19, drink not included.
Is garbure a heavy dish?
It is a complete, filling dish, but it is made with no frying and no added fat.
A table for lunch or dinner?
The easiest way is to call: we will tell you straight away if there is room. You can also send us a message.