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   Tarascon (French pronunciation: [taʁaskɔ̃]; Occitan: Tarascon), sometimes referred to as Tarascon-sur-Rhône, is a commune situated at the extreme west of the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Inhabitants are referred to as Tarasconnais or Tarasconnaises.

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   Tarascon Castle once watched over the Rhône, an essential communication route in the Middle Ages. The castle is one of the most beautiful fortresses in Europe. Built by the Princes of Anjou in Gothic and Renaissance styles, this fortress was a symbol of ducal power and a place of residence.

4. www.francethisway.com › places › chateau-de-tarasconChateau de Tarascon visitor guide - France This Way

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   The Chateau de Tarascon is in the centre of Tarascon, a small Provençal town in the Bouches-du-Rhone department between Nimes and Avignon. Unlike most castles in France, the castle is largely the same as when it was built in the 15th century. Explore the Chateau de Tarascon.

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   Jun 12, 2017 · Things to Do in Tarascon, France: See Tripadvisor's 4,813 traveler reviews and photos of Tarascon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tarascon. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Built on the banks of the Rhône in the heart of the golden triangle of Nîmes, Arles and Avignon, Tarascon is the emblematic seat of the Counts of Provence and also the encounter between history, architecture, nature and legends.

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   Get the guide on the town of Tarascon in Provence, famous for its tomb of Saint Martha of Bethany, sister or Mary Magdalene. With things to see, do, and eat.

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   Where is the Chateau de Tarascon?

   • The Chateau de Tarascon is in the centre of Tarascon, a small Provençal town in the Bouches-du-Rhone department between Nimes and Avignon. Unlike most castles in France, the castle is largely the same as when it was built in the 15th century.

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   What is Tarascon famous for?

   • (As an Amazon affiliate living in France, I may earn a commission on certain purchases.) Located on the river Rhône, the small town of Tarascon in Provence was founded on a rather surprising folktale. It is famous for being the presumed resting place of Saint Martha of Bethany, the sister of Mary Magdalene.

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   What makes Tarascon a Provençal city?

   • At the crossroads of the Alpilles, the Montagnette and the Camargue, Tarascon has all the features of a Provençal city. Built on the banks of the Rhône in the heart of the golden triangle of Nîmes, Arles and Avignon, Tarascon is the emblematic seat of the Counts of Provence and also the encounter between history, architecture, nature and legends.

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   Where is Tarascon located?

   • Located along the Rhone, at the crossroads between Avignon, the Camargue and the Luberon, Tarascon is still associated with fairy tales and legends dating back to prehistory. According to tradition, Martha of Bethany, who came from Judea, landed at Tarascon c. AD 48 where an amphibious dragon or tarasque was destroying the river traffic.

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   Where to visit near Tarascon?

   • There are many other towns and villages close to Tarascon that you will want to visit in this part of west Provence including the village of Les Baux-de-Provence - one of the most beautiful villages we have visited in France, and with an exceptional castle - as well as the towns of Arles and Avignon. See more castles in France.

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   Why is the Chateau de Tarascon important?

   • After the 15th century the region became part of France and the Chateau de Tarascon was no longer strategically important, although it still served as a castle during the Wars of Religion, during which it played a role in confronting the protestants of the Languedoc region to the east.

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9. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g445028-Tarascon_BTarascon, France: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   Tarascon Tourism: Tripadvisor has 4,813 reviews of Tarascon Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Tarascon resource.