Tarbes is the capital of Bigorre and the largest town in Hautes-Pyrenees, the southern department bordering Spain. The jewel of the city is Jardin Massey, an exquisite public garden landscaped by the creator of the resplendent gardens of Versailles. The grounds contain an orangery, the cloister from the abbey of Saint-Sever-de-Rustan, a school of arts and ceramics, and a museum of fine arts that includes the International Museum of Hussars. Visitors staying in Tarbes hotels will be enchanted by the many ornate fountains found in squares throughout the city, and should be sure to sample fresh local produce at the weekly covered market in Marcadieu Hall. Brauhauban Street is the main shopping district, located near a Southern Gothic church that is just one of many sacred sites in Tarbes. Families will love picnicking under century-old oaks and interacting with camels, llamas, and alpacas at La Maison des Chameaux. Haras National de Tarbes is a national stable founded by Napoleon, open for guided tours of its stallions and unique horse museum.

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