The must-haves | Montauban Tourisme

The must-haves

Follow the guide to discover the pink city of Montauban. Here is a list of places not to be missed during your stay, depending on the season.

To visit Montauban is to cross the centuries. From the Pont Vieux to the Place Nationale, discover the architectural gems of the city of Ingres.

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Visit the Ingres Bourdelle Museum

The Ingres Bourdelle museum, with its exceptional collections of drawings, paintings and sculptures, is a must-see during your stay in Montauban.

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Visit the Ingres Bourdelle Museum

The Ingres Bourdelle museum, with its exceptional collections of drawings, paintings and sculptures, is a must-see during your stay in Montauban.

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Take advantage of your individual admission ticket to the Musée Ingres Bourdelle to discover the Muséum Victor Brun at a reduced rate.

Discover the canal on a bike ride

Take the 11km Vélo Voie Verte cycle route along the banks of the canal to the port of Montech.

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A café on Place Nationale

The Place Nationale, with its square and double row of table settings, is ideal for a break over a drink or a coffee.

Bite into our "made in Montauban" sweets

Have you heard of Pécou sugared almonds, Montauban balls, Montauriol or bonbons flingueurs?

Don’t leave Montauban without taking a bite. They also make a delicious gift for friends and family.

Pécou Les Délices

Relaxing in the Jardin des Plantes

With its remarkable trees, this 3-hectare arboretum offers freshness and tranquillity in the heart of Montauban.

Ideal for a few minutes’ rest with a good book, a siesta or simply a stroll.

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Admire the pigeon lofts from Escatalens

Meet in allée des Platanes in Escatalens, with hiking boots on, to set off on a 3km walking trail that will take you on a tour of the 16 pigeon lofts in the commune, testimony to its rich agricultural heritage.

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The flavours of our markets

Whatever the season, the markets of Greater Montauban are bursting with local produce, rich in colour and flavour. Browse the stalls at our markets and your taste buds will thank you.

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Shouting "referee to Tescou" to Sapiac fans

Rugby fans, welcome to the Sapiac basin. In the midst of the Green and Black crowd, let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of a match in Montauban. Here, a rugby match is something to be experienced, smelled, sung and seen.

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In the footsteps of Les Tontons Flingueurs

“We should never leave Montauban”, this cult phrase from the 7th art is taken from the film Les Tontons Flingueurs by Georges Lautner (1963). Come and discover the legacy of the Tontons in the City of Ingres.

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