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Les Tontons Flingueurs is the cult French film of the 1960s. It left its mark on an entire era and has been passed down from generation to generation thanks to its regular reruns.
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    The story of the film

    The film may not have been shot in the city of Ingres, but there is one line that will always be remembered: “We should never leave Montauban”. This phrase coined by Lino Ventura has become a cult classic, but for the record, director Georges Lautner wanted to highlight a provincial town in three syllables, and his choice fell on our south-western town.

    We should never leave Montauban

    Tracks in the city

    Montauban has made the most of this fabulous heritage, with a number of places and specialities in the town that pay tribute to the Tontons.

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    The Tontons Flingueurs roundabout

    At the junction of the Rue de la Mandoune and the Grand Rue Villenouvelle, caricature sculptures of the Tontons Flingueurs (The Gunslingers) are a real eye-catcher. One of them disappeared in 2018, following an act of vandalism. Despite a ransom demand from the town hall, the Tonton is still at large…

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    Les Bonbons Flingueurs

    A speciality of the Alexandres chocolate factory, delicious roasted hazelnuts with a crunchy coating of acacia gum and milk chocolate.

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    Archeodeco figurines

    Bring back a souvenir of the Tontons Flingueurs from Montauban with these Tontons Flingueurs figurines. There are 5 different models.

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    The comic strip by Chanoinat and Borot

    Discover the world of Les Tontons Flingueurs in a comic book, on sale at the Tourist Office shop! A tribute to Lautner, Audiard and all the cast and crew of this cult film!

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    The Flamand storefront

    In the rue de la république, one of the main thoroughfares in the historic centre, you’ll find a shop window that’s very familiar to the people of Montpellier. It’s that of the “Le Flamand” brasserie! If you look up above the blinds on the terraces, you’ll see that Lino Ventura’s cult phrase is emblazoned on the front of the building, like an invitation to enjoy this friendly place!