Tarbes

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Tarbes featuring a city
Tarbes
Tarbes
Massey Garden which includes heritage elements as well as an individual female
Tarbes showing outdoor art

Learn about the Hussars and take the charming little train around the vast gardens in the Gateway to the Pyrenees.

Tarbes is a cultural and gastronomical hub full of architectural gems and religious structures. It is known across France for its spectacular gardens and as the birthplace of Marshal Ferdinand Foch, one of the nation’s most iconic military heroes. Stroll through the town center to piece together the culture and history of this fascinating town.

Among the town’s highlights is the Massey Garden, an enormous park adorned with buildings of English Imperial design. Ride the small train around the vast gardens to see its Orangerie and lake, where you might see ducks, geese and peacocks.l.

Snap photos of the impressive Massey Museum building. It showcases the region’s fine arts, its topography and the Hussars, a group of 18th-century cavalrymen who lived in the area.

Get your bearings in the spacious Place Marcadieu, a square that marks the town center. It has an elaborate fountain at its core and a covered market in the Halle Marcadieu that opens on Thursday mornings. Dine at a café or restaurant surrounding the square and try the local specialty of Tarbais beans in the cassoulet or garbure stews.

Admire the 17th-century classical façade of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de la Sede. Enter the church and gaze up at its intricate vaulted ceiling. A few blocks west is the Mairie de Tarbes, the elegant city hall.

Expect hot summers and mild winters in this fairly wet region. In winter, explore the ski slopes of the Pyrenees Mountains, a half-hour drive away.

The town is located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the southwestern region of France. It is close to the Spanish border and just a 30-minute drive northeast from nearby Lourdes. Fly to the Tarbes – Lourdes Pyrénées Airport and drive north for 7 miles (11.3 kilometers) to reach the town. Get around by bus or rent a bike from the Place du Foirail.

Tarbes is a lively and fascinating commune based around a magnificent set of gardens.

Le Rex Hotel
Le Rex Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Cours Gambetta, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is S$170 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
S$170
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tarbes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac
Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac
3 out of 5
Rue morane saulnier, ZI de Bastillac, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is S$87 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
S$87
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tarbes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedrale Notre-Dame de la Sede and Maurice ...
6.8/10 (282 reviews)
"Worn-down"

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Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac
ibis budget Tarbes
ibis budget Tarbes
2 out of 5
Boulevard Kennedy, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is S$79 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$79
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Ok for price
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Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

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Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia
3 out of 5
1 A Chemin de Lannedarré, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
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8/10 Very Good! (638 reviews)
Good hotel
"The hotel was clean and quiet, with a swimming pool. The kitchen was well-equipped — nothing was missing. The elevator is definitely a plus. I didn't pay extra for breakfast, but I found the price a bit too high. The only small downside was that we ran out of toilet paper after three nights — it ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

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Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda
4 out of 5
18 Esplanade du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"Easy access with clear instructions, despite arriving well after check in time. Room 204 was small with everything I needed. Slight disturbance with the bridge being worked on across the road."

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Villa Mariale
Villa Mariale
15/17 avenue du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
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