Tarbes, France

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

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Haras National de Tarbes - national stud farm with shows and competitions throughout the year

Wednesday morning market

Les Petits As - international tennis tournament

Festival Equestrian-annually in July