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Tarascon
France, France
Tarascon is a historic town in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, situated on the eastern bank of the Rhône River between Avignon and Arles.
Famous for its legend of Saint Martha taming the monstrous Tarasque around AD 48, it boasts the imposing 15th-century Château du Roi René, a well-preserved medieval fortress with crenellated towers and river views that served as a residence for the Counts of Provence.
The town features the 12th- to 14th-century Collegiate Church of Saint Martha, her supposed tomb, lively Tuesday markets, colorful Provençal fabrics, and narrow old streets evoking Alphonse Daudet's Tartarin de Tarascon tales.
Today, Tarascon blends medieval heritage with Provençal charm, drawing visitors to its cloisters, Baroque town hall, and vibrant cultural life amid scenic countryside.
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13150 Tarascon, France
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