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- Montauban
Montauban
Montauban lies on the banks of the River Tarn, 50 miles (80km)
north of Toulouse and is one of the most ancient cities in
southwest France. Its origins date from 1144 when the count of
Toulouse decided to create a
bastidehere as a bulwark against English and French royal
power. The genius of the original medieval town plan is still
obvious in the lovely town centre, and though the suburbs now
sprawl way beyond the old core, the city is still dominated by the
fortified Eglise St-Jacques fort and the 14th-century brick bridge,
Pont Vieux. The artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867)
was born in Montauban and many of his works now hang in Musée
Ingres, situated in the old 17th-century Bishops Palace, including
The
Dream of Ossian,originally intended for Napoleon's bedroom
in Rome.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).