Tarbes
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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
Article
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.