A profusion of flowers of different species, ducks and peacocks can be found in this beautiful park, the work of Placide Massey (1777-1853), a talented naturalist. The Gothic cloister of Saint-Sever-de-Rustan, partially rebuilt, adds an architectur..

Ferdinand Foch was born in this house on October 2, 1851. It is now a museum which features documents illustrating his life and career, including the prestigious Polytechnique school, the Great War, the French Academy, and the armchair where he passe..

In a park shaded by cedar and magnolia trees, a set of elegant houses dating from the First Empire are the birthplace of the "tarbais", an Anglo-Arab horse much appreciated by the hussars. An old rehabilitated stable now houses the Horse Ce..

It is difficult to perceive the original Romanesque building due to several modifications made between the 13C and 19C. The most interesting section is the chevet with its brick and stone bonding.

The hussars, light Hungarian riders, made their appearance in European armies at the beginning of the 17C. The first hussar regiment in France, was raised in 1720 (its headquaters have been in Tarbes since 1963). The museum retraces the glorious hist..

The archaeological section consists of knives, fibulas, and bronze mask of the Pyrenean god Ergé. The fine arts section has Spanish, Flemish and French paintings ( La Vierge, l'Enfant, Saint Jean et Saint Jérôme , 15C triptych by Cock, Marché bigou..