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Information About Montauban, Aquitaine

Previous stop: Buzet


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Things to do in Montauban

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Well looked after redbicked town, although industry has been allowed in.

What is there to see?

14th century bridge, St James Church 13th century

What can I visit?

Ingres Museum 17th century

Is this place famous for anything?

The rose garden with over 12,000 varieties

Is there a market day?

Saturday morning Prax Paris beside tourist office, Wednesday morning Place Lalaque beside train station.

Is there a public swimming pool?

Indoor pool Place Marcel Lenoir Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 66 30 08 or outdoor pool Boulevard Blaise Doumerc Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 03 07 61
Opening Hours: Indoor all year round, times vary. Outdoor July & August 10.00 - 18.30
Alternative: Arbus Beach at Lamothe Capdeville

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

On the nothern side of the town is a 9 hole course. Tel: 0033 (0) 5 63 31 35 40

Is there anything else worth mentioning?

Numerous theatres and galeries, many worth a visit.


Eating and Drinking in Montauban

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

At the Place Nationale at one of the numerous cafés.

Budget restaurant

Le Lion d'Or
Address: 22 Avenue de Mayenne
Cuisine: French modern
Speciality: fresh local produce

Moderately priced restaurant

La Mareyeur
Address: 100 Av Nègrepelisse
Speciality: Fish
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday eve and Monday
Contact Details: Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 66 17 05

Upmarket restaurant

La Cuisine d'Alain
Address: 29 Ave Roger Salengro
Atmosphere: Elegant dining
Cuisine: Gastronomique
Speciality: Creative and yet refined.
Contact Details: Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 66 06 66


Shopping in Montauban

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Supermarket

Numerous


Practicalities at Montauban

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Mooring

Left bank

Can I get water here?

At the quayside

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

At the quayside

Are there any public waste bins here?

At the quayside

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

At the quayside

Is there a bank?

Numerous

Is there an ATM?

Numerous

Is there a post office?

Rue Reés Allende

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