Tarbes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tarbes showing a city
Tarbes
Tarbes
Massey Garden showing 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 ₹10,001 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,001
₹11,437 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tarbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
"Good location, rooms comfortable, breakfast options limited"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024

Le Rex Hotel
Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac

Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac

3 out of 5
Rue morane saulnier, ZI de Bastillac, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is ₹5,065 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹5,065
₹5,862 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tarbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedrale Notre-Dame de la Sede and Maurice ...
6.8/10 (284 reviews)
"Worn-down"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Kyriad Tarbes - Bastillac
ibis budget Tarbes

ibis budget Tarbes

2 out of 5
Boulevard Kennedy, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is ₹4,650 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹4,650
₹5,320 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tarbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maurice Trelut Stadium and Nouveautes Theater ...
8/10 Very Good! (294 reviews)
Ok for price
"Pre hospital visit. Receptionist excellent, but air con didn’t work, but she managed to apply a fix. Bag of food waste outside our ground floor window prevented us from having the window open."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

ibis budget Tarbes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia

3 out of 5
1 A Chemin de Lannedarré, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (645 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

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia
Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda

4 out of 5
18 Esplanade du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (530 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."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda
Villa Mariale

Villa Mariale

15/17 avenue du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
"Very good value for the price. We"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Villa Mariale
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