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Summer guided tours

Exploring Montauban in summer : An experience for every curiosity!

The summer season is a great time to discover Montauban in the warm sunshine. From June to September, we invite you to take part in a series of guided tours that will immerse you in the history, art and culture of our beautiful pink city. Whether you’re a local looking for new discoveries or a visitor just passing through, these refreshing and enriching exhibitions will allow you to explore Montauban in an original and captivating way, sheltered from the heat or enjoying the mild summer evenings.

Publication du : 4 July 2025
Thanks to CIAP

Discover Montauban differently

HERITAGE TOURS

LET MONTAUBAN TELL YOUR STORY

18/06 and 25/06 2.30pm Take a stroll through the town and discover the Pont Vieux (Old Bridge), Saint-Jacques Church and the Cathedral, witnesses to the rich history of Montalban. From one street to the next, admire the facades of the fine residences and let yourself be charmed by the Place Nationale, the beating heart of the town since its origins. 6,50 € / 4,50 €

WALKING TOUR BETWEEN TARN AND TESCOU

18/07 and 25/07, 08/08 and 29/08 à 10h Échappappappeà the summer heat as you walk along the shady walkways laid out on the old fortifications. Admire the private houses of the Faubourg du Moustier before plunging down towards the Sapiac district and the refreshing banks of the Tarn. A morning stroll that reveals the close links between Montauban and its rivers. 6,50 € / 4,50 €

1 HOUR = 1 MONUMENT: SAINT-JACQUES CHURCH

21/07 and 11/08 à 14h30 Saint-Jacques Church, the town’s oldest monument, opens its doors to you! Discover this remarkable building, whose eventful history is intertwined with that of the city of Ingres. A concentration of history in the freshness of this sacred place. 4,50 € / 3 €

1 HOUR = 1 MONUMENT: THE PLACE NATIONALE

28/07, 04/08 and 18/08 à 14h30 Conceived from the creation of the town, rebuilt in brick in the 17ᵉ siècle, the Place Nationale has long been a place of power and justice. Now a jewel of Montalban’s architecture, it offers a fresh atmosphere under its centuries-old arcades. 4,50 € / 3 €

RANDO-URBAINE LA RECONSTRUCTION

28/06 2:30pm After the floods of 1930, Montauban rose from the ashes. From the old town centre to Sapiac and Villebourbon, follow a trail dotted with buildings that illustrate the city’s desire for modernity. An architectural leap of faith and resilience! 6,50 € / 4,50 €

MONTAUBAN, THE MUST-SEES!

From 05/07 to 19/09 every day 11am (except Sundays and 14/07) Take a 1-hour tour of Montauban’s main monuments! Perfect for summer mornings, this tour immerses you in the history of the proud brick city before the heat sets in. 4,50 € / 3 €

PROTESTANTISM AND COUNTER-REFORMATION

13/09 à 14h30 Montauban, a stronghold of Protestantism, experienced dark times during the siege of 1621. Relive one of the most turbulent periods in local history on this fascinating tour, which brings the summer to a close in style. 6,50 € / 4,50 €

UNUSUAL VISITS

GIANT CLUEDO IN MONTAUBAN

03/07 and 04/08 à 20h30 – RDV cour de l’Ancien Collège Take advantage of the evening freshness to lead the enquête! This themed game tour turns Montauban into a huge game board. You’ll need team spirit, logic and deduction to find the culprit. An original AGIT creation for unforgettable summer evenings. 11.50 € / 9.50 € Réservation obligatory

SOPHRO-VISIT: AN UNUSUAL ENCOUNTER

23/07 and 20/08 10:30am – RDV Tourist Office A unique experience combining heritage discovery and well-being! This morning stroll combines relaxation therapy and a guided tour to help you get a better feel for the place, experience harmony with the monuments and reconnect with the present in the gentleness of summer. 6.50 € / 4.50 € Réservation obligatory

CHAMBOUL'TOUT

21/06 à 14h30 – 10/07, 07/08, 26/08 à 10h30 – RDV Office de Tourisme With an open mind, eyes closed (or not), your nose in the wind… Follow us as we explore the city’s huge playground! It’s a fun tour for all ages, which challenges the rules of the game and awakens all your senses. 6.50 € / 4.50 € Réservation obligatory

THE MURMURS OF THE CITY...

When history comes to life

13/08 and 22/08 à 20h45 – RDV cour de l’Ancien Collège Let yourself be guided through a magical nocturnal déambulation! From playlet to playlet, discover the history of Montauban in a different way and travel through the ages under the warm sky of summer. 11.50 € / 9.50 € Réservation obligatory

BOOST YOUR CULTURE

15/07, 05/08, 19/08 & 18h – RDV Tourist Office The perfect combination of heritage and physical activity! Join a sports coach and a guide on a tour combining culture, sport and a zen attitude. Please bring suitable clothing and a bottle of water. 6.50 € / 4.50 € • Booking compulsory

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AT THE INGRES BOURDELLE MUSEUM

MISS GRUMPY INVESTIGATES AT THE MUSEUM

24/07 and 21/08 à 18h30 A pure English product imported from Leamington Spa, Miss Grumpy will take you on an improbable and wacky investigation at the heart of the air-conditioned museum. It’s a whirlwind tour that will take you through the collections from a totally new angle! 12 € / 7 €

THE MIB UPSIDE DOWN #2

17/07 and 07/08 à 18h30 After the success of the first edition, here’s the remastered version! Feel the MIB like never before: smell, observe, listen and touch with your toes! A unique sensory experience in the freshness of the museum. 12 € / 7 €