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Tartaras is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

Geography

It is in the Gier valley just north of the river, between Rive-de-Gier to the west and Saint-Romain-en-Gier to the east.

History

The village dates back to the Roman era. Gallo-Roman sarcophagi are still visible in the town. During the 19th century Tartaras was in the heart of a coal basin.

Population

Sights

• The maison familiale rurale de Tartaras (Tartarus rural family home) is an institution recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture that offers training schemes in the 4th of the professional baccalaureate: horticulture and landscape works.^[4]
• The Givors canal, built in 1761–81, passed by the village. At coordinates 45°33′00″N 4°40′25″E / 45.550114°N 4.673738°E / 45.550114; 4.673738 in Tartaras a tunnel 100 metres (330 ft) long and 5 metres (16 ft) wide was broken through solid rock.^[5] The tunnel and double lock at its entrance have been preserved as a monument, although the canal has mostly been filled in.^[6]

Personalities

• Charles Bossut (1730-1814), mathematician, was born in Tartarus.

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