Tarbes
(Midi-Pyrenees)
Pop: 60,000
Another offspring of the Roman Empire, modern Tarbes is an
industrial and commercial center located in southern France.
Tarbes is situated on the Adour River within a large
fertile plain. It is ideally placed for access to the
Pyrenees National Parc and religious activities in Lourdes.
Tarbes is well known for its legume namesake, the
haricots Tarbais (Tarbe beans).
Attractions
in Tarbes
Jardin Massey with 40 meter lookout tower
Notre Dame de la Sede-12th to 14th century
Maison du Marechal Foch
Parc des Expositions-annually
Saint Jean church, Saint Therese church
Beaux-Arts Museum |