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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Matthews, who is departing Scotstoun this summer for French side Montauban, did what he has done so many times before by finishing off a rolling line-out maul to score.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

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

Castres held on for a 32-28 win at promoted Montauban while another exciting Fijian back in Vinaya Habosi crossed as Racing 92 held on to edge Montpellier 32-25.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 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

He died at Montauban on the 20th of April 1899.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various

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