Tarbes

Tarbes
Musée Massey (Tarbes, 65).JPG
Tarbes, Musée des Beaux-Arts
Tarbes is located in France
Tarbes
Administration
Country France
Region Midi-Pyrénées
Department Hautes-Pyrénées
Arrondissement Tarbes
Canton Chief town of 5 cantons
Intercommunality Grand Tarbes
Mayor Gérard Trémège
(From 2001)
Statistics
Elevation 284–326 m (932–1,070 ft)
(avg. 304 m/997 ft)
Land area1 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi)
Population2 47,491  (2006)
 - Density 3,098 /km2 (8,020 /sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 65440/ 65000
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.
2006 Tour de France stage held in Tarbes with a large turn out

Tarbes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France.

It is part of the historical region of Gascony. It is the second largest metropolitan area of Midi-Pyrénées, with 110,000 inhabitants.

It is the seat of the diocese of Tarbes-et-Lourdes. The 1st Parachute Hussar Regiment and 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment is stationed in Tarbes.

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Geography

To the south of Tarbes is the pilgrimage town of Lourdes and the border with Spain. The Pyrenees mountains, lying along the border between France and Spain, can be seen from the town.

Sports and recreation

Tourism

Tarbes sees a number of tourists every year. La Maison des Chameaux (Camel Park)is one popular visiting site for families on holiday in the countryside around Tarbes.

Notable people

Tarbes was the birthplace of:

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Tarbes is twinned with:

See also

References

External links

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