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Tarascon
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Tarascon (; ), sometimes referred to as Tarascon-sur-Rhône, is a commune situated at the extreme west of the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Inhabitants are referred to as Tarasconnais or Tarasconnaises. The patron saint of the city is Martha of Bethany, whose motto is "Concordia Felix".
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Tarascon is a commune in France, situated within the Bouches-du-Rhône department and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It lies in the arrondissement of Arles and the canton of Châteaurenard, sharing borders with Arles, Barbentane, Boulbon, and Fontvieille. The town is located near the Rhône river and has an area of 73.97 square kilometers. Its postal code is 13150, and it serves as the capital of the canton of Tarascon.
The population of Tarascon is recorded as 15,811, with another source listing it as 14,735. The elevation above sea level is noted as 200 meters in one record and 17 meters in another. Tarascon is the owner of the Château de Tarascon. The town is twinned with Elmshorn, Beit She'an, Fraga, and Neviano degli Arduini.
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Place details
- Locality
- Tarascon
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
- Population
- 14,735
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Tarascon
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- Vue sur le château et l'église depuis le milieu du Rhône (sur le pont).JPG
- French commune.caption
- Tarascon Castle along the Rhône River
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason de la ville de Tarascon (13).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Arles
- French commune.canton
- Châteaurenard
- French commune.INSEE
- 13108
- French commune.postal code
- 13150
- French commune.mayor
- Lucien Limousin
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- CA Arles-Crau-Camargue-Montagnette
- French commune.elevation m
- 17
- French commune.elevation min m
- 3
- French commune.elevation max m
- 200
- French commune.area km2
- 73.97
via Wikipedia infobox
Travel guide
Understand
thumb|300px|The medieval castle. thumb|300px|Église Sainte-Marthe. The city was founded in 48 by the Romans. The town's history is shaped by "The Legend of Martha and Tarasque". According to population legend, the dragon Tarasque devoured travellers on the banks of the Rhône and was banished by Saint Martha. This legend also gave the city its current name; its previous name is said to have been Nerluc.
Get in
Tarascon sits halfway between Arles and Avignon, around 20 km from each.
Get around
In the old town, within the old city walls, there are only a few parking possibilities. However, there are parking spaces on the edge of the old town, from which it can be reached in just a few minutes.
The bus network in and around Tarascon is maintained by Envia.
Tarascon is for the most part small enough to enjoy by foot.
See
Town centre: Beyond the town centre:
Do
Every year on the last weekend in June, the Fêtes de la Tarasque, which were founded by King René I of Anjou in 1469, are celebrated with parades of Arlèsiennes (women in local costume from Arles) and Gardians (cattle herdsmen in Camargue costume on horseback). On the third weekend in August, medieval festivals are held at Tarascon Castle.
Buy
The Marché aux Fleurs ("flower market") is held on the Pentecost weekend.
Sleep
Camping Saint Gabriel, Route de Fontvieille in St Etienne du Gres. Tel. : +33 4 90 91 19 83 , email: [email protected] . Open: March-November.
Camping Municipal Alpilles Provence, Avenue du Doctor Barberin, 13103 Saint Etienne du Gres. Tel : +33 4 90 49 00 03 .
Go next
Aix-en-Provence the city of Cézanne and the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. Arles Avignon Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
20 sectionsContents
- Geography
- History
- Landmarks
- Collegiate Church
- Medieval castle
- Other historic buildings
- Hamlets
- Coat of arms
- Culture
- Administration
- Economy
- Population
- Climate
- Personalities
- Twin towns
- Transportation
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Tarascon (; ), sometimes referred to as Tarascon-sur-Rhône, is a commune situated at the extreme west of the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Inhabitants are referred to as Tarasconnais or Tarasconnaises. The patron saint of the city is Martha of Bethany, whose motto is "Concordia Felix".
==Geography== Tarascon is located south of Avignon and north of Arles, on the left (east) bank of the river Rhône. On the other side is the similarly sized town of Beaucaire in the département of Gard, région of Occitania. Directly opposite each other and connected by several bridges, Beaucaire and Tarascon effectively constitute one town, with about 30,000 inhabitants. An irrigation canal of 18,00 km length rejoins the Rhone near Tarascon.
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