Location: Montauban, located in the heart of southwestern France, the second city of the Midi-Pyrenees, is the prefecture of Tarn-et-Garonne. She is highly regarded for his "lifestyle" in the land of "soft adventure". The city has about 60,000 inhabitants in the last census. It is 45 km from Toulouse with direct access from the highway of the Two Seas (A62), less than 5 hours from Paris by TGV and 30 minutes from Toulouse International Airport.
Brief History: Founded in the 12th century by the Count of Toulouse, the city of Montauban is the first new cities of medieval south. From the 13th century, the city entered a prosperous period, the Old Bridge and the Saint-Jacques are built. The Black Death and the Hundred Years' War put an end to this period. The mid-16th century until its surrender to the royal troops in 1629, Montauban itself as a stronghold of Protestantism, alongside La Rochelle and Nîmes. Revenue in the Catholic fold Royal, the city becomes a true regional capital, seat of a stewardship from 1735. "Fallen" to the French Revolution, Montauban is "reinstated in his rights" in 1808 with the creation of the Tarn-et-Garonne, where she became the prefecture. If the city lacks the shift of the Industrial Revolution, however, she knows in the 19th century an intense cultural life, including the painter Ingres and the sculptor Bourdelle are two of the most illustrious representatives.
Specialties: The table combines products Montalbanaise a varied terroir. Take the time to taste the apple crisps, the Jacquou, the balls and Montauban Montauriols respectively hazelnuts and chocolate covered cherries.
SIGHTSEEING
City of Art and History, Montauban has a rich architectural and artistic heritage. At the heart of the city, the National remains the essential element of the grid plan of the medieval city.
Through the streets, discover mansions such as those of Pompignan Lefranc and the hotel bar. We arrive at the Old Bridge at the foot of the Musée Ingres, Montauban dedicated to artists Ingres and Bourdelle. We have a panoramic view of the Tarn and the embankment to the left. Finish the ride by a cool break in the Jardin des Plantes.
Guided tours of the city (on foot), the Ingres museum, theme (the Cathedral, the Church of St. Jacques, the Place Nationale, Montauban the 19th century, Montauban over the Tarn, the Protestant Montauban, sculptures Bourdelle to Montauban ...) are proposed. For more information, contact the Tourist Office at Montauban +33 5 63 63 60 60 or by email: info@montauban-tourisme.com
The city benefits from a calendar of festivals and events throughout the year.
January: "So Tell Festival" that contributes to reading development in the form of various activities.
February: Forum of marriage.
March: Coupe de France Dance Sport, Night of the St. Patrick's Night Dance, Days Olympe de Gouges, Paul Duchein Exhibition.
April: Marathon, Festival of Russian Cinema.
May: Festival "Then Sings" Youth Book Fair, Lily of the Valley Course, Day of the Association of Restorers of Tarn-et-Garonne.
June: Meeting of the sculpture, "in Monte Bench" (circus festival), Festival of Music, Cinema Days, Arthouse (Eidos).
July: Jazz Festival, Race "Olympe de Gouges," Festival of Taste and Flavour Farm Ramier, Jazz Festival Off, Summer Exhibition at the Musée Ingres, ATP tennis tournament, Day July 14, Festival "Dance In places ".
August: Welcome to the Campaign.
September: Carnival of the 400 blows, Sports Day, Heritage Day, Organic Fair.
October: Regional Agricultural Contest, 2nd Day Restoration Tarn-et-Garonne, Festival of Magic.
November: Days Manuel Azaña, Letters Autumn Fair honeys, Housing Exhibition, Art Exhibition by Independent Artists.
December: Sundays booksellers' market and Christmas activities.
Service Groups of the Tourist Office Montauban offers tours through Montauban and Tarn-et-Garonne (by reservation). Whether day or several days, all groups are welcome!
Examples of excursions: Aveyron gorges, walking towards Moissac, slopes and hills of Gascony Lower Quercy, barge trips on the canal and the Tarn, cultural tourism, science, technology and cuisine.
Individual side, the Tourist Office and Heritage Centre offer a program of guided tours throughout the year. For more information, please contact the Group by calling +33 5 63 21 02 57, or by email: fgasset@ville-montauban.fr
LOCATION - It is in the historic city center of Montauban restaurant that nestles Le Refuge in a semi-pedestrian street, not far from the theater Olympe de Gouge and dock Montmurat....
Located in Montauban
30 € per person
Au fil de l'eau
9
Montauban
Completely renovated, the restaurant Over Water welcomes you in a modern setting with warm colors. Enjoy gourmet cuisine with local accents in a relaxed atmosphere.
Located in Montauban
46 € per person
La Table des Capucins
9
Montauban
Elegance and refinement you expect La Table des Capucins, gourmet restaurant in a tourist seventeenth century. You will find not only an exceptional but also divine dishes that will...
In an eighteenth century mansion in the heart of Montauban, City of Art and HistoryPierrette and Alain Vernejoux open the doors of the Boudoir du Faubourg, guest house in the city ranked...
Located in Montauban
From 50 € to 88 € the double room
La maison occitane
10
L'Honor-de-Cos
Perched on the ridges of Quercy, near Montauban, dux between villages, very quiet, nestled in lush greenery ideal point of view magnificent, comfort and space of guest rooms of the...
Located 8.3 km from Montauban
From 65 € to 80 € the double room
A l'ombre des chênes
9
Orgueil
In the owner's house, you will be welcome with pleasure. The copious breakfast with bread, pastries and homemade jams are a real moment of conviviality. 2 upstairs bedrooms, spacious...
At the heart of the Bastide, this friendly and quiet apartment of 70 m ² offers, in a 'ready to live' all the comforts for a leisure or business (miscellaneous services 'Tourism' and...
Located in Montauban
From 400 € to 520 € per week
A l'ombre des chênes
9.2
Orgueil
In the shade of oaks, a small house functional, a dining room with a sitting area with sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom. On a plot of 1 hectare...
Located 14.5 km from Montauban
From 310 € to 410 € per week
A l'ombre des chênes
Orgueil
'The Tower' is' the cottage adjoining the wagtails on the site 'In the shade of oaks', the house includes two bedrooms upstairs, a bathroom and toilet, a mezzanine with a desk, on the...
At the campsite Aici Sem Pla, You have an appointment with Mother Nature on 2ha sites of 300 m ² will welcome you when you can rent a mobile home, caravan, yurt, tipi, or come all......
Located 19.5 km from Montauban
From 12 € to 14 € per day
Camping *** Le Clos Lalande
Montricoux
Patrick and Gilda welcome you to Clos Lalande in a quiet and shady family camping at the gates of the Gorges de l'Aveyron. We offer flat, grassy pitches of 80 to 100 m ² in a natural...
Located 22 km from Montauban
From 17.90 € to 18.20 € per day
Camping le Faucon d'Or
8.4
Montricoux
Open April 1 to October 15, situated close to a mecca of tourism to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, camping peregrines Golden welcomes you with good humor and smile. Many locations are available....
Hotel Kyriad Montauban is located 3 km from Montauban city centre. It offers simple decor air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi access. The...
Located in Montauban
Room from 49 €
Abbaye des Capucins Spa & Resort
8.5
Montauban
L’Abbaye des Capucins Spa & Resort is located in Montauban, a 30-minute drive from Toulouse. It offers free access to the outdoor pool, spa centre and fitness room with cardio gym equipment....
Located in Montauban
Room from 102 €
Campanile Hotel Montauban
6.9
Montauban
Located near the A20 motorway, this Campanile hotel is just 8 kilometres from Montauban's town centre and train station. It offers air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi access. Rooms...
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