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Tarascon, sometimes called Tarascon-sur-Rhône, is a city in the south of France. The city is about 20 km from either Arles or Avignon. The city was founded by the Romans in the year 48. Some people know the city from the book Tartarin de Tarascon by Alphonse Daudet. There is also a castle near the city. About 14.000 people lived in Tarascon in 2003.

  • Tarascon Le Chateau

    The castle of Tarascon

  • Tarascon-chateau-roi-rene

    Another view of the castle

Images for kids

  • Sainte-Marthe de Tarascon-bjs180813-09

    Tarascon and St. Martha's Church from top of Castle.

  • Tarascon

    Porte de la Condamine

  • Théâtre de Tarascon 01

    Theater

  • Tartarin

    Festival celebrating Tartarin.

  • RodanoTarascone

    Bridges across the Rhone between Tarascon and Beaucaire (right).

  • Gare de Tarascon 01

    Train station

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tarascón para niños

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