A Sunday with the family

Autumn dresses Montauban in its finest golden finery. Take advantage of this exceptional color palette to rediscover the historic center with your family, using the same tools as in winter, but in a hushed, poetic atmosphere.

With autumn temperatures still mild, there’s plenty to do. Winter cultural activities are complemented by family walks and hikes on our educational and interpretive trails. These trails, specially designed for families, combine the discovery of autumn nature with playful learning, perfect for observing seasonal changes with the kids.

Summer transforms early-morning discovery into a voyage of discovery in the shade of the cool streets of the historic center. The same tour tools take on a special flavor when it’s a question of escaping the first rays of the sun while soaking up thecity’s history.

Urban Investigation: “ 1621 A Spy in the City ” Welcome to the year 1621. Montauban, a Protestant town, is under siege. The streets echo with whispers of plots and betrayals. As the inhabitants bravely resist, a rumor spreads: a spy has infiltrated the town. His mission: to pass crucial information to the enemy and break the spirit of resistance of the people of Montalban. Yours? To unmask this rascal!

In the late morning, treat yourself to a coffee break on the legendary Place Nationale. Its water mirror becomes a favorite playground for children, who can splash and splash under the watchful eyes of their parents, creating unforgettable summer memories.

Summer is a time of many family pleasures. To keep cool, the city’s museums become havens of cultural coolness, where young and old can enrich themselves sheltered from the heat. For swimming enthusiasts, there are two options: the Ingreo aquatic complex, with its pools and slides that will delight the whole family, or an escape to Lamothe-Capdeville, where the Ardus beach offers the unique experience of planting your feet in the sand on the banks of the Aveyron, like a seaside getaway in the heart of the countryside.

Head for Wam Park in Bressols. Come and enjoy a leisure park with new-generation activities! Large and small water ski lifts (from age 10). A 13-lane water jump with revamped slides. Giant watergames (from 5 years).

Summer reserves its most beautiful moments for the end of the day. Head for Port Canal to watch the sun set over the boats, like a maritime stopover in the heart of the countryside. At the Cabanes du Port, parents sip cocktails and children play in the sand: thevacation atmosphere is guaranteed!

When night falls, Montauban reveals its summer magic. Take part in the CIAP’s night-time tours, including the famous life-size Cluedo, which transforms the city into a giant game board for the whole family. You can also admire the play of lights during the Lucioles festival, when the facades come to life and tell the story of the town in an enchanting show that amazes young and old alike.

Finish off with the magical night-time trail, Montalban’s year-round festival of lights. This innovative scenographic route invites you to take a 2-hour, 2-kilometre family stroll, with over 400 spotlights highlighting 17 remarkable points of interest in the city center. A magical walk that transforms your summer Sunday into an urban fairytale.