Things to do in Tarbes: the must-see sights

Guide · Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie · 6 places to discover

Gateway to the Pyrenees and to Lourdes, Tarbes cultivates an equestrian heritage centred on its national stud and English-style garden.

Looking for things to do in Tarbes, places to visit near Tarbes or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Tarbes

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Jardin Massey Must-see

Nineteenth-century English-style garden housing the International Museum of Hussars, in a romantic setting.

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Tarbes National Stud

Historic equestrian institution, the birthplace of the Tarbes horse breed, open to visitors during events.

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Notre-Dame de la Sède Cathedral of Tarbes

Cathedral blending Romanesque, Gothic and classical styles, the religious heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées prefecture.

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Pyrenees panorama from Tarbes

Open view of the Pyrenean mountain range on clear days, including the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.

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Birthplace of Marshal Foch

Pyrenean house where Marshal Foch was born, now a museum tracing his life and the Great War.

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Halle Marcadieu

Grand nineteenth-century metal-framed market hall, the heart of the town's markets and fairs.

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