Castres
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The city of Jaurès is the second-largest in the Tarn. It has a beautiful cathedral.

Overview of Castres

The city of Jean Jaurès is the second-largest in the Tarn. It boasts a beautiful cathedral.

Key Facts

  • Type de lieu: small town.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation: east of Toulouse, in the Tarn department.
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Castres.
  • Population: 41,382 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie: 98.17 km².
  • Altitude: from 147 to 367 m.

History of Castres

What to See and Do in Castres

Musées de Castres:

Jean Jaurès National Centre and Museum
The life and times of Jean Jaurès, born in Castres in 1859, explored through this dedicated space.
Goya Museum and Hispanic Art
After the Louvre, this is the largest collection of Spanish paintings in France.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Castres

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Dining

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Further Information

Worth a look / Other

Jean Jaurès National Centre and Museum
★ The life and times of Jean Jaurès, born in Castres in 1859, explored through this dedicated space.
Goya Museum and Hispanic Art
★ After the Louvre, this is the largest collection of Spanish paintings in France.
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