There is so much to see in the Midi-Pyrenees region of south-western France, with the town of Tarbes as a convenient base for touring. A direct connection of four trains daily from Paris Gaite Montparnasse mainline station to Tarbes is provided by the TVG express service, with the journey taken about six hours.

Tarbes Train Station is north of the town centre on route D187, the Avenue Marechal Joffre. Rail services link most of the region close to the Spanish border and local routes wind up into the mountains, serving the winter sports centres. Car hire in Tarbes Train Station enables easy exploration.

Cheap car hire in Tarbes Train Station and nearby is easily arranged from one of several companies in the locality. On the station concourse is Avis, with Hertz at 50 Avenue Marechal Joffre and Budget at number 42. A short distance away is Carhire 3000 at 54 Avenue Aristide Briand.

The university town of Tarbes has every facility necessary for an enjoyable stay, including many sites of interest. Its weather is usually sunny, and a feature of the city is its many fountains fed by mountain streams. Medieval buildings, several parks and great shops, restaurants and nightlife complete the picture.

Car rental in Tarbes Rail Station is essential for touring the splendours of the surrounding region. Nearby Lourdes, scene of the famous visions of Saint Bernadette, is overlooked by an imposing ancient fort, and has a number of museums and medieval buildings. Even the Mediterranean is only three hours’ driving distant.