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19 August in MontaubanMemory Day

August 19 in Montauban: Memorial Day

A day of remembrance and emotion at the heart of history

The streets of Montauban echo with the sound of 19 August, a reminder of the past that refuses to fade away. This date engraved in the stone of local history marks the anniversary of the liberation of our town in 1944, a moment of bravery and hope that deserves to be honoured every year. A rich and moving programme awaits you to relive those decisive hours that made our freedom possible.

Publication du : 10 July 2025

Discover history through

Visits and testimonials

9H00

Montauban during the 2nd World War

Get together on the forecourt of Saint-Jean de Villenouvelle church Step back in time with a CIAP guide and immerse yourself in the history of Montauban during the Second World War. This 1 hour 45 minute tour will take you back in time to the dark days when fear was the order of the day, when ordinary men and women became extraordinary. Discover the places of memory, the poignant testimonies and the acts of bravery that have left their mark on our city. Each street becomes the setting for stories of courage and resilience that have shaped the history of Montauban.

15h

1945 France Year Zero

renewal after the storm

Rendez-vous at Espace Perbosc, 2 boulevard Édouard Herriot The Musée de la Résistance et du Combattant offers you an exceptional documentary screening. “1945 France Année Zéro” by Patrick Cabouat offers a gripping historical overview of this charismatic year when everything ended and everything began. Through authentic archive footage, relive day by day this very special year, which was the starting point for many rebirths and major political upheavals. A 1? hour cinematic journey that illuminates this period of reconstruction and hope.

18h

Statues of Glory

memory carved in stone

Meet in front of the entrance to the MIB (Musée Ingres Bourdelle) From Square Picquart to Cours Foucault, set off to discover the commemorative monuments that dot our urban landscape. This 1 hour 45 minute guided tour with a CIAP guide will show you how these sculptures and monuments perpetuate the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. Each statue becomes an open-air history book, a silent reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom today.

Guided tours (9am and 6pm)

Length: 1h45 each – Fee: Free – All audiences – Réservation conseilléée jusqu’au 16 août à 18h – CIAP : 05 63 63 03 50 caccueil@ville-montauban.fr

Documentary screening (3pm)

Length: 1h30 – Fee: Free – Public: À from 10 years old – Réservation conseillée jusqu’au 14 août à 17h30 – Pôle mémoire : 05 63 66 03 11 polepatrimoineculturel@ville-montauban.fr

Time to reflect

11h30

Commemoration ceremony

Place des Martyrs, allée de l’Empereur The town pays its respects in a solemn moment that brings the Montalban community together around shared remembrance. A time of respect and gratitude to those who made our present-day freedom possible.

The cinema bonus: celebrate

50 years of

The history of Montauban also intertwines with that of cinema! On 17 September at 6pm, the Thétre Olympe de Gouges will pay tribute to the emblematic film “Le Vieux Fusil”, shot within our walls and in Bruniquel 50 years ago. A festive and moving evening awaits you with a screening, concert and exhibition in the presence of special guests. The bistrot du théâtre will extend this evening of sharing over a drink or snack in a convivial atmosphere.

Info & Booking

Price: 10€ Box office: 05 63 21 02 40

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