Tarbes

　　Tarbes is the capital of the Hautes-Pyrénées department, situated in the southern part of the Occitanie region in southern France, about 155 km southwest of Toulouse, and is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Occitanie region. Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War I, and the renowned writer Théophile Gautier were both born here.

　　Tarbes is a city rich in cultural heritage, attracting visitors from all over with its numerous historic buildings, modern architecture in various styles, scenic parks and green spaces, vibrant cultural life, and traditional local delicacies. The International Museum of Hussars, the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation, the Musée Massey, and the art museum are important destinations to explore Tarbes’ military history, archaeological finds, paintings, art, and social life. The Tarbes Cathedral, the birthplace of Ferdinand Foch, horse breeding farms, the equestrian center, and the flower-filled Jardin Massey are also not to be missed.

　　Tarbes Reason to visit: Capital of the Hautes-Pyrénées department in France Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France] Province/State where the attraction is located: Occitanie Region [Midi-Pyrénées Region] City where the attraction is located: Tarbes [Tarbes]