Concert 3387324 1280If you arrive early, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of activities.Find out what’s in store for you as the days go by!
June 19: Dinaa – Jungeli – Soprano
June 20: Adé – Féfé – De La Soul
June 21: Franck & Damien – Eagle-Eye Cherry – Jean-Louis Aubert
June 22: Ferdi – Synapson – Lamomali
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JungeliPick up your Heritage Centre brochures at theTourist Office reception desk and set off to discover our pink city with :
Do you prefer museums? Then plunge into art history with an exceptional collection of drawings and paintings, and a major collection of sculptures…
Ingres and Bourdelle invite you to visit the Musée Ingres Bourdelle, known in Montalban as the “MIB”.
Modernized and digitalized, the museum awakens all your senses! Even your taste buds, with a gourmet break in the “Chez Madeleine” tea room.
Before the festival, cross the Pont Vieux. You’re entering the Villebourbon district: a village in the city!
Drop anchor at Place Lalaque at L’Embarcadère, inviting you to experience a new art of living.
Welcome to Brasserie de la Halle! Nestled in an Art Deco jewel from the 1930s, where history mingles with conviviality in 300m2 dedicated to the pleasure of craft beer* (always to be consumed in moderation).
Julie@montaubantourisme 1Looking for a bite to eat before the festival? Here’s a list of our partner restaurants!
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Want our advice on how to start the evening before your concert? Take a seat on a terrace in the heart of our pink city: Place nationale, one of the most beautiful squares in France. For a convivial moment, discover this magical place where the brickwork changes reflection, where the melody of the cutlery resonates, where conversations enliven this square and its passageways under the arcades. Take a seat, comfortably installed in this historic setting. Enjoy a cooldrink on the floor, to the rhythm of the concerts. Here are our partner bars and pubs located on the square:
For a touch of cheese, opt for the succulent cheeses from Ferme du Ramier. Edith and Hélène, the 2 daughters, perpetuate the family know-how that goes back 4 generations. Don’t worry if you don’t recognize them at the market: they’re all dressed up in canotiers, with their lovely smiles and lilting accents! When it comes to preserves, you’ll also find La Fabric’ des Pibouls, where Julie and Clément raise, process and market the produce from their free-range pig farm. If you haven’t heard of them yet, discover the vins de Pays des Coteaux et Terrasses de Montauban. In Montauban glasses, rosés are lively and fruity, reds supple and elegant, whites highly aromatic and fresh. Mainly planted on the gravel of the Aveyron terraces and the clay-limestone slopes, the Montauban vineyards are planted with Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, Tannat, Gamay, Syrah, Jurançon and Merlot. You’ll find all these flavors at the Domaine de Montels vineyard.
PhotographeIf you’re a short-distance enthusiast, this is the place to go for an escape tinged with 100% south-western flavors, to find great products and participate in the local economy.
Want to extend your gourmet discovery? Head for our partner delicatessensChez Léonard, Epicerie le 15 or Délices Lamarque, which offer original, high-quality products from small local artisans.
Do you know this building with an enigmatic head at one corner that seems to be shouting? According to oral tradition, this is where the town crier used to announce the fixed prices of goods and other legal declarations. You haven’t got much time, because at precisely 11.44 a.m., the town crier is still waiting for you! To announce the town’s cultural program! Why 11:44 precisely? Simply in reference to the founding date of the town of Montauban, in 1144. With passion, he takes you on a tour of our city’s cultural heritage, including his mysterious trunk! Come closer, it contains objects that may seem unusual or intriguing at first glance, but they all hark back to Montauban’s rich history. Young and old, the Crier awaits you!
Would you like to relax and have a drink before your meal? If you’re looking for a refreshing break, Place Nationale is just around the corner. Set your eyes on this emblematic square and you’ll be captivated by its historic charm and friendly atmosphere, all the more lively after the market.
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DSC05411A true living beauty, atypical and magnificent, where the freshness of the water mirror mingles with the scent of cocktails. Place Nationale is an architectural gem that bears witness to the region’s rich history. Arcaded buildings, picturesque facades and sculpted details create an atmosphere that transports you back in time. Its unique architecture and water mirror are an invitation to stroll, explore and soak up theunique atmosphere. Open spaces and café terraces add that extra touch of dynamism. There’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy sitting in one of the cafés, sipping a drink and watching the local life unfold before your eyes. You’re sure to be infected by the bustle and energy!
Now it’s time to “feed the spirit”. The heritage center invites you to discover the city and the museum collections with their tour guides. At 2.30pm, let Montauban tell your story. For 1h30, discover the Pont Vieux, Saint-Jacques church and the cathedral, witness to the rich history of Montauban, marked by the Cathar crisis and the Wars of Religion. From one street to the next, admire the facades of 17th- and 18th-century townhouses. At 4.30pm, discover the collections of the Musée Ingres Bourdelle. Housed in the former bishop’s palace, the museum was created in 1820 thanks to several prestigious donors. In 1867, it was enriched by collections donated by Ingres, joined a few decades later by a group of sculptures by Bourdelle. With your tour guide, discover the richness and variety of these collections, and the setting in which they are housed, from the medieval foundations to the episcopal apartments.
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Welcome to the Musée des jouets. The Toy Museum was born from the passion of an engineer, Gérard Misrai, for Meccano toys and for building castles. This passion led him to collect hundreds of toys. Today, a whole section ofancient and modern history unfolds before your eyes. If you’re a small-train enthusiast, you’ll find circuits that run locomotives, the oldest models of which are 90 years old. Your footsteps will lead you to the Meccano workshop, where you’ll be able to build ” super models “, all mechanized. For a change of pace, antique dolls with their period furniture, dinettes, cradles and sewing machines will take you back to childhood…
This is where land and water meet. It’s an ideal place for a stroll. Welcome to Port Canal! Located just a stone’s throw from the town center, Port Canal is a haven of peace and greenery, offering a complete change of scenery. The gentle ripple of multicolored boats, the chirping of birds and the accents of onlookers set themood. On site, we recommend: For a seaside vacation atmosphere, opt for the Cabanes du Port… a complete change of scenery, set in summer lounges with your feet in the sand. A magical spot to admire the colors of the canal during the day and the sunset in the evening. Alternatively, discover the brand-new Logis du Port stopover, which is both a gîte d’étape and a boutique forlocal producers and artists, where you can rent your bikes and set off for a stroll in the charming, relaxing surroundings of the voie verte bike path.
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Events Montaubanenscenes@villedemontauban 3For the duration of the festival, foodtrucks and refreshment stands in the village will delight your taste buds!
It’s sure to be a balmy summer evening.
From 5pm, you’ll find: pains bagnat and bagels, chicken tenders, cobblestones, burgers made with local produce, pasta, risotto, gnocchi and Italian salads, ice creams and cold drinks…
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