Tarascon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Tarascon

The city was founded in 48 by the Romans. The town's history is shaped by "The Legend of Martha and Tarasque". According to population legend, the dragon Tarasque devoured travellers on the banks of the Rhône and was banished by Saint Martha. This legend also gave the city its current name; its previous name is said to have been Nerluc.

Top Attractions in Tarascon

Explore the best things to see and do in Tarascon:

• ★Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet
• ★Chapelle Saint-Gabriel
• ★Chapelle St-Victor
• ★Château de Tarascon
• ★Couvent des Cordeliers
• ★Église Sainte-Marthe
• ★Église Saint-Jacques
• ★Hôtel de Ville

Where to Stay in Tarascon

• 🏨Camping Tartarin

Tarascon Travel Guide Sections

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