A true gathering place in the heart of Montauban, the Maison du Crieur welcomes the public for events and exhibitions.
Located at 2 Rue Gillaque in an 18th-century building that preserves some beautiful older features, notably a 15th-century turret and a 17th-century gallery, and overlooking the beautiful Place Nationale, the Maison du Crieur was a hotel-restaurant—“Le Toulousain”—that was very popular in the 1950s.
It was well known to the people of Montauban for the enigmatic head adorning one of its corners, which appears to be shouting. According to oral tradition, it was beneath this head that the town crier announced the fixed prices of goods and other legal notices.
Restored by the City of Montauban, the building now houses the Maison du Crieur on the ground floor.
Every Saturday, the town crier’s announcement and the mysterious trunk...
Every Saturday at 11:44 a.m. (in reference to the founding date of the city of Montauban in 1144, the town crier announces the city’s cultural program! He will introduce you to our city’s cultural heritage as well as his trunk!
It contains objects that at first glance seem unusual or mysterious but all point to a beautiful story from Montauban’s history.
Activities…
Lectures on various topics, workshops for all ages, mini-concerts organized with Rio Grande (Montauban’s Contemporary Music Venue), artistic events featuring students from the Conservatory of Music and Dance, books and magazines to read on-site, a monthly “find” in the display window...
Throughout the year, numerous events are offered both inside and outside the Maison du Crieur.
The Maison du Crieur also invites you to discover Montauban’s famous figures and heritage
Olympe de Gouges, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Antoine Bourdelle, Hugues Panassié, François Desnoyer, the film *Les Tontons Flingueurs*, Montauban’s museums, urban art, rugby... The Maison du Crieur invites you to discover Montauban’s famous figures and heritage through video.
The Maison du Crieur
2, rue Gillaque / rue d’Élie
82000 Montauban
Tel.: 0563205036
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