Montauban

American

[mawn-toh-bahn] / mɔ̃ toʊˈbɑ̃ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Tarn-et-Garonne, in S France, N of Toulouse.

Montauban British

/ mɔ̃tobɑ̃ /

noun

a city in SW France: a stronghold in the 16th and 17th centuries, taken by Richelieu in 1629. Pop: 51 855 (1999)

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Fiji forward Peceli Yato crossed twice as Perpignan eased past Montauban 31-8 to move seven points clear of their opponents at the bottom of the table, while Castres held on to win 13-10 at Bayonne.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Former England wing Jack Nowell scored one of eight tries for La Rochelle, who thrashed newly-promoted Montauban 54-19, despite resting France internationals Nolann Le Garrec and Gregory Alldritt.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

The pilot, who has not been named, was found guilty on Tuesday of involuntary manslaughter and given a suspended sentence by Montauban criminal court.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Montauban said one of Meafu’s teammates tried to rescue him.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022

Of all the motley characters of Buccaneer history, Montauban appears one of the most extraordinary.

From The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers by Thornbury, Walter

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