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

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.

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.

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	269	—
1975	279	+0.52%
1982	290	+0.55%
1990	366	+2.95%
1999	596	+5.57%
2009	753	+2.37%
2014	825	+1.84%
2020	926	+1.94%
Source: INSEE

• 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.
• 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. The tunnel and double lock at its entrance have been preserved as a monument, although the canal has mostly been filled in.

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

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