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1. www.francethisway.com › places › montaubanMontauban, France: travel guide and tourism, attractions and ...

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   Montauban is a historical bastide town situated about 50 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Tarn-et-Garonne department. The town, founded in 1144 by the Count of Toulouse on the banks of the Tarn River, is largely constructed using the attractive pink stone found in the region, like its great southern cousin Toulouse.

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   Founded in 1144 by the Comte de Toulouse, the town of Montauban has some particularities: its center's red brick streets intersect at right angles and meet at the National Square (Place Nationale) which is ranked among the most beautiful squares of France.

4. www.france-voyage.com › tourism › montauban-1651Montauban - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage

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   Find out more. The capital of Tarn-et-Garonne, the town of Art and History of Montauban is both welcoming and lively, and is popular for its pleasant way of life. Founded in 1144 by the Count of Toulouse, Alphonse Jourdain, it offers residents and visitors a rich heritage, in terms of both culture and buildings.

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5. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-montauban15 Best Things to Do in Montauban (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Place Nationale. Like all medieval bastide towns Montauban has a central arcaded square, but this is one is far more ceremonious than usual. There are two layers of arcaded walkways beneath striking brick townhouses.
   • Musée Ingres. Towards the end of his life the celebrated 19th-century painter Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres donated work and personal possessions to Montauban, the city of his birth.
   • Centre du Patrimoine. To really go into depth about the history and culture of Montauban look no further than the old Jesuits’ College on Rue du Collège.
   • Port Canal. The Canal de Montech is a short but sweet waterway linking the Tarn just south of Montauban with the Canal de Garonne, which in turn links the cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux.

6. www.montauban-tourisme.com › enMontauban Tourism

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   Montauban Tourism. Let us guide you. According to your wishes. Program - OCTOBRE ROSE. Baludik digital walk. Harry Potter: the Forbidden Forest experience. Autumn family vacations in Greater Montauban. Autumn letters. A relaxing interlude. Our top 10 photo spots. Guided tours. Audio tours – Wivisites. Baludik digital walk.

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7. www.visit-occitanie.com › major-sites › montaubanVisit Montauban - Great Occitania Site - Visit Occitanie EN

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   Great ideas for Montauban. Head to Montauban, Grand Site Occitanie, and explore this pink city of bricks, water and nature. Itinerary recommended by 100Taur, an artist.

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   Where is Montauban located?

   • Montauban is a historical bastide town situated about 50 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Tarn-et-Garonne department. The town, founded in 1144 by the Count of Toulouse on the banks of the Tarn River, is largely constructed using the attractive pink stone found in the region, like its great southern cousin Toulouse.

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   What is Montauban famous for?

   • The capital of Tarn-et-Garonne, the town of Art and History of Montauban is both welcoming and lively, and is popular for its pleasant way of life. Founded in 1144 by the Count of Toulouse, Alphonse Jourdain, it offers residents and visitors a rich heritage, in terms of both culture and buildings.

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   Is Montauban a bastide town?

   • Like all medieval bastide towns Montauban has a central arcaded square, but this is one is far more ceremonious than usual. There are two layers of arcaded walkways beneath striking brick townhouses.

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   When was Montauban founded?

   • Brief history: Created in the 12th century by the Count of Toulouse, the town of Montauban is the first of the new medieval towns of the South. From the 13th century, the city entered a prosperous period, the Old Bridge and the Saint-Jacques church were built. The Black Death and the Hundred Years War put an end to this period.

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   How does Montauban communicate with the Garonne?

   • Montauban communicates with the Garonne via the Canal de Montech. Founded in 1144 by the Comte de Toulouse, the town of Montauban has some particularities: its center's red brick streets intersect at right angles and meet at the National Square (Place Nationale) which is ranked among the most beautiful squares of France.

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   Is Montauban a medieval city?

   • Despite modifications in the 18th and 19th centuries, apart from the Pont Vieux it is the only medieval building in Montauban. Another religious monument, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (1739) is built of white stone at the highest point of the town.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › MontaubanMontauban | History, Geography, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   Montauban, town, Tarn-et-Garonne département, Occitanie région, southwestern France, located about 30 miles (50 km) by road north of Toulouse. Built at the confluence of the Tarn and its tributary the Tescou, the town has spread over a wide area.