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Tarbes
Tarbes (; Gascon: Tarba) is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It is the capital of Bigorre and of the Hautes-Pyrénées. It has been a commune since 1790. It was known as Turba or Tarba in Roman times. Tarbes is part of the historical region of Gascony.
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Tarbes is a city in southwestern France that serves as the capital of both the Hautes-Pyrénées department and the historical region of Bigorre. It has been an important settlement since Roman times and is part of the broader historical region of Gascony.
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Place details
- Locality
- Tarbes
- Region
- Occitanie
- Country
- France
- Population
- 52,106
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
thumb|Mairie de Tarbes (city hall) Overlooked by the Pyrenees mountain range, Tarbes is a city marked by its military history and the renewal of its industry. Its gardens serve as settings for the rich homes of former industrialists and notables. Entertainment is provided in former factories. Horses are celebrated there (Equestria, National Stud Farm), the army (statue and birthplace of Marshal Foch, Museum of Deportation and Resistance, Hussar Museum), and the Pyrenees (Four Valleys Fountain, Pyrenees National Park House). Enjoy the tranquility of the climate just a stone's throw from spa resorts and winter sports.
Buy
City centre ( Maréchal Foch and Brauhauban streets) has streets bringing together major national and international ready-to-wear brands (H&M, Galerie Lafayette), bookstores, etc.
Eat
Around the Place de Verdun you will find a collection of traditional cafés and bistros and in the Sède district several traditional French or Hispanic restaurants (Route 66, l'Epicerie, l'Ambroisie, etc.)
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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76 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Location
- Hydrography
- Neighbouring communes
- Climate
- Toponymy
- Legendary origin of the name
- History
- Antiquity
- Middle Ages
- Early Modern era
- 19th century
- Prerogatives of a chef-lieu
- Legacy
- Industrial development
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Heraldry
- Economy
- Industry
- Zones of activity
- University centre
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Transport
- Air
- Rail
- Road
- Public transport
- Politics and administration
- Political trends and results
- List of mayors
- Cantons
- Intercommunality
- Schools
- Higher academic institutions
- Health
- Demography
- Outstanding public buildings and places
- Public buildings
- Fountains and squares
- Military heritage
- Industrial remains
- Religious buildings
- Cathedral, churches and mosque
- Chapels
- Old mansions
- Green spaces
- Culture
- Museums and exhibition spaces
- Musical culture
- Theatres
- Events
- Local media
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Internet
- Gastronomy
- Military life
- Sport
- Clubs
- Facilities
- Events
- Notable people
- Political figures
- Sportspeople
- Writers
- Military
- Musicians, singers & actors
- Painters and sculptors
- Business
- Tarbes in the arts, literature and media
- International relations
- See also
- References
- External links
Tarbes (; Gascon: Tarba) is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It is the capital of Bigorre and of the Hautes-Pyrénées. It has been a commune since 1790. It was known as Turba or Tarba in Roman times. Tarbes is part of the historical region of Gascony.
Formerly of strong industrial tradition, Tarbes today tries to diversify its activities, particularly in aeronautics and high tech around the different zones of activities which are increasing. The recent development of Tarbais beans and other regional specialties also shows a willingness to develop the agri-food industry thus justifying its nickname of "market town". Its 42,888 inhabitants are called Tarbaises and the Tarbais.
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