It lies between Toulouse and Agen and takes its name from two rivers: the Tarn and the Garonne.
Capital (préfecture): Montauban (a beautiful pink-brick town on the Tarn, birthplace of Ingres).
Subprefecture: Castelsarrasin.
Landscape: Fertile river valleys, fruit growing (apples, peaches, melons, plums, Chasselas grapes), hills, forests, and the beautiful Aveyron Gorges.
Known for: Beautiful medieval bastides and "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (Plus Beaux Villages de France) such as Auvillar, Lauzerte, Bruniquel, and Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val.
The famous Moissac Abbey (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its magnificent cloister.
Canal de Garonne (cycle route along the canal).
Delicious regional products: foie gras, Armagnac, wines (Fronton, Côtes du Quercy), garlic from Lomagne, duck and goose dishes.
Quiet, sunny countryside with abundant natural beauty, hiking and cycling opportunities.
In short: a green, authentic, and peaceful part of the South of France with a rich history, beautiful villages, good food, and little mass tourism – ideal for those who appreciate peace and authenticity.
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