Things to do in Montauban: the must-see sights

Guide · Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie · 5 places to discover

The first bastide town of the south-west, founded in 1144, Montauban stands out for its pink brick and its arcaded square, and is the birthplace of Ingres and Bourdelle.

Looking for things to do in Montauban, places to visit near Montauban or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 5 must-see places in Montauban

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Pont Vieux of Montauban Must-see

Fourteenth-century pink-brick bridge spanning the Tarn, one of the oldest bridges still in use in France.

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Place Nationale

Seventeenth-century arcaded square, the commercial and social heart of the city since it was rebuilt after a fire.

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Ingres-Bourdelle Museum

Museum dedicated to two native sons, painter Ingres and sculptor Bourdelle, housed in the former bishop's palace.

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Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral of Montauban

Seventeenth-century classical cathedral of white stone, a striking contrast to the city's ubiquitous pink brick.

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Saint-Jacques Church of Montauban

Fortified brick church with the look of a stronghold, a stop on the Way of St James pilgrimage routes.

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