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Tarn-et-Garonne
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Much like its neighbour the Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne (particularly its southern part) is often seen as a distant suburb of Toulouse. However, like the Tarn, it also boasts some beautiful villages worth visiting, such as Auvillar, Lauzerte, Saint-Antonin Noble Val, and especially Bruniquel.
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Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location: the department is located north of Toulouse.
- Department code: 82.
- Bordering departments: Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn.
- Prefecture: Montauban.
- Sub-prefectures: Castelsarrasin
- Number of communes: 195.
- Population: 252,578 (2014).
- Area: 3,717 km².
- Density: 68 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Pech Maurel (504 m).
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture / ; Relaxation-holidays
- Website: http://www.tourisme-tarnetgaronne.fr
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Much like its neighbour the Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne (particularly its southern part) is often seen as a distant suburb of Toulouse. However, like the Tarn, it also boasts some beautiful villages worth visiting, such as Auvillar, Lauzerte, Saint-Antonin Noble Val, and especially Bruniquel.