Ernest Bilbrough: Twixt France and Spain, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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is a guidebook that spans the late 19th century, detailing the beautifulspringtimelandscapesofthePyrenees. Ithighlightsvariousresorts andexperiences available in the region, focusing on the popular spa townof Pau and the picturesque villages along the way, while showcasing extraor dinary views, leisure activities, and unique cultural insights. The opening of the book introduces Pau, a celebrated winter and spring resort, loved by manyEnglish and Americanvisitors. It describes the journey to this charm ing town, the hospitable accommodations, and the rich historical context of its famous castle and leisure activities, such as tennis, golf, and horse rac ing. The narrative conveys the vibrancy of life in Pau and sets the tone for the author's journeys through the beautiful Pyrenees, offering both practi cal information and evocative descriptions of the stunning scenery and local culture. by the Col de Tourmalet route, and 36 from Luchon by the Col d'Aspin. SAINTE MARIE (près Oloron).-A suburb of Oloron, on the opposite bank of the river Aspe. See Oloron in Appendix. SAINTE MARIE(près St. Laurent).-A small village on a hill in the East ern Pyrenees, 2-1 / 2 miles from St. Laurent de la Salanque, and 7-1 / 2 from Perpignan. SAINTEMARIE(prèsSaléchan).-Asmallbathingresort, situatedinalovely valley in the Hautes-Pyrénées about 1 mile from Saléchan station on the Luchon-Montrejeau line. The Bathing Establishment is supplied by four cold springs, containing sul phate of lime principally, but also small quantities of magnesia and soda.