Place:Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

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NameTarbes
Alt namesBigorrasource: Webster's Geographical Dictionary (1988) p 1188
TypeCommune
Coordinates43.233°N 0.083°E
Located inHautes-Pyrénées, France
source: Family History Library Catalog
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Tarbes (; Gascon: Tarba) 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.

Formerly of strong industrial tradition, Tarbes today tries to diversify its activities, particularly in aeronautics and high tech around the different zones of activities which are increasing. The recent development of and other regional specialties also shows a willingness to develop the agri-food industry thus justifying its nickname of "market town". Its 42,888 inhabitants are called Tarbaises and the Tarbais.

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

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  • For more information, see the FR Wikipedia article Tarbes.


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