19 August in MontaubanRemembrance Day

19 August in Montauban: Remembrance Day

A day of remembrance and emotion at the heart of history

19 August resonates through the streets of Montauban like an echo from the past that refuses to fade away. This date, etched in the annals of local history, marks the anniversary of our town’s liberation in 1944 – a moment of bravery and hope that deserves to be honoured every year. A rich and moving programme of events awaits you, allowing you to relive those decisive hours that shaped our freedom.

Updated on 28 July 2026

Explore history through

Visits and testimonials

9.00 am

Montauban during the Second World War

Meet in the courtyard of the former secondary school

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of Montauban during the Second World War.

Occupied from 1942 onwards following the removal of the demarcation line, the town went through some dark times.

This tour allows you to discover not only the daily lives of the local people but also the acts of heroism carried out by the local Resistance.

6.00 pm

Statues of Glory

Meet in the courtyard of the former secondary school

Set off to explore the memorials erected in the wake of the various conflicts of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Whether masterpieces or simple memorial stones, they are dotted around the town, from the courtyard of the former secondary school to the Cours Foucault, and their powerful symbolism reminds us of the context in which they were created.

Guided tours (9.00 am and 6.00 pm)

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes each
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Price: Free
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Suitable for all ages
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Booking required at the CIAP
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CIAP: 05 63 63 03 50
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A time for reflection

11.30 am

Commemoration ceremony

Place des Martyrs, Allée de l’Empereur

The town pauses for a moment of solemn reflection, bringing the Montalbanaise community together in shared remembrance. A time to pay tribute and express gratitude to those who made our present freedom possible.