Tarbes
France · OccitanieFR
Prefecture and commune in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France
Tarbes 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 44,399
- Coordinates
- 43.233, 0.083
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 307 m
Overview of Tarbes
Tarbes — a low-key town in Occitanie, France — is worth a place on your map. Around 44,399 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tarbes
Nature in Tarbes
(1)Tarbes records National Parks under nature. All of it is drawn from Tarbes's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Tarbes
(1)Tarbes's sports entries include Biking. All of it is drawn from Tarbes's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Tarbes
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Tarbes is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Occitanie and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Tarbes that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarbes known for?
- Tarbes, in Occitanie, France, is best known for nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 44,399 residents.
- What can you do in Tarbes?
- Recorded activities in Tarbes include National Parks and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tarbes?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Tarbes located?
- Tarbes is located in Occitanie, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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