Its name is derived from the Latin "sede" meaning "seat": the cathedral is indeed the Catholic place of worship where officiates a bishop whom he reserved a chair called the cathedra The building historical monument in was built in the twelfth century on an already occupied site during the Gallo-Roman who then hosted a Merovingian cemetery.
The twelfth century, it remains two apses at the choir. From the fourteenth century, in fact, the cathedral was with a Gothic nave and the eighteenth, a new expansion has enabled the realization of an outer span.
If it has a solid appearance even austere from the outside, the cathedral houses within a few gems: the case of the chapel dedicated to the Virgin, gilded altarpiece installed south of the nave or the great Baroque canopy marble floor overlooking the main altar. Add to favourites Remove from favourites. Have your say. Guided tour with an accredited guide. Private Lourdes Walking Tour. La Maison aux murs anciens et ses chambres. Mathilde Room and her suite.
Superb apartment in residence - pkg incl. La grange de l'oussouet. Campings - Camping Paradis A l'ombre des tilleuls. Tarbes Massey garden in the town centre is a very popular place for a walk. Tarbais bean This white bean is liked for its fine skin and delicate flavour. Equestria The festival of equestrian art. Gascony Guide to the territory - Tourism and staying here.
Pyrenees Guide to the territory - Tourism and staying here. Guide of Tarbes Tourism, breaks and holidays around Tarbes. Municipality of Tarbes Detailed tourist information about the municipality of Tarbes.
