The “Tontons Flingueurs”

The Tontons Flingueurs

The Montauban audio-guided tour invites you to look more closely at a roundabout unlike any other, adorned with five plexiglass figurines that pay tribute to a cult film of French cinema: Les Tontons flingueurs.

"One should never leave Montauban"

Released in 1963, this legendary film features Fernand Naudin, a former reformed crook become a seller of agricultural machinery, recalled to his affairs of the past. A gangster comedy carried by a stellar cast, including Lino Ventura, and by sharp dialogue, the film has become a reference of French popular culture. It is the famous line "One should never leave Montauban", spoken by Fernand, that prompted the city to pay tribute to it with these figurines, unveiled in 2014.

What there is to see

On this roundabout, five figurines represent the characters dressed as in the famous kitchen scene of the film. It is an unusual and amusing nod, become one of the most madcap tourist curiosities of Montauban. For lovers of French cinema, it is a pleasant and unexpected stop along the visit of the city.

Practical information

The figurines of the Tontons flingueurs adorn a roundabout in Montauban. They can be contemplated freely at all hours, from the public space; as it is a roundabout, caution is advised with regard to traffic.

Why a roundabout dedicated to the Tontons flingueurs in Montauban?

Because of the cult line "One should never leave Montauban" from the 1963 film, which the city chose to celebrate.

When were the figurines installed?

In 2014; they represent the characters of the film in the famous kitchen scene.