The Bathing Establishment is a fine building with good accommodation.  There are seven important springs and two of less consequence; and they partake of the same nature as those of Eaux Bonnes, though the temperature extends about 10 deg.  Fahr. higher.  They are largely charged with sulphur and lime, in combination with carbon and soda, and have an exciting action.  They are especially useful in cases of catarrh, rheumatism, cutaneous diseases, and neuralgia.  The “buvettes” of Baudot and Minvielle are largely patronised.

Hotels.—­Baudot, || De France; and more expensive accommodation at “L’Etablissement Thermal.”

Prices are less than at Eaux Bonnes.  In the season they range from 10 to 16 frs., but from 8 to 12 at other times, “En Pension.”—­For one day or less than a week no fixed price can be quoted.

Doctors.—­One in connection with the establishment.

Horses and Carriages to be obtained at the hotels or from the guides, who are mostly horse proprietors.

Guides.—­Camy, Labarthe, Larrouy, Eugene Olivan, Jean Sallenave.  Tariff not fixed, but 7 to 9 frs. per diem without providing food is sufficient, and 5 to 8 frs. for horses—­though this is only for ordinary excursions and not perilous ones.

Bathing Tariff.—­Similar to that of other Spas.

Chief Excursions are:—­

Goust.—­1 hour there and back; mule track.

Grotte des Eaux Chaudes.—­2 hours there and back—­for lights and permit 1 fr. 50 c. each is charged, guide 2 frs.

Gabas and the Bious-Artigues.—­See Chapter XII.  Rather over 8 miles; carriage road to Gabas, fine and pleasant trip.

Baths of Panticosa.—­13 to 15 hours by the mule track; a favourite way into Spain.

To Huesca by Sallent and Jaca, a very lengthy trip, requiring several days.

Pic Scarput.—­10 hours up and down; a very fine climb.

Lac d’Artouste.—­10 hours up and down; a viper region.

Pic d’Arriel.—­10 hours up and down; an exceedingly fine view from summit, but not an easy climb.

Le Balaitous—­14 hours.  For ascension only, it is necessary to have good guides (at least two), as well as provisions, and to pass the night on the mountain in the Cabanes near the Lac d’Artouste.  A difficult excursion, not unattended with considerable danger.

FONTARABIE (Fuenterabia, Sp.).  A quaint old Spanish town on the left bank of the Bidassoa, just across the frontier, well worthy of a visit.  About equidistant from the stations of Hendaye (Fr.) and Irun (Sp.) on the direct line from Bordeaux to Madrid.  A pleasant excursion from Biarritz.

GABAS.—­A village in the Basses-Pyrenees, 5 miles from Eaux Chaudes, near the famous plateau of the Bious-Artigues.  Inn accommodation can be had, and it is a good starting-point for several excursions.

GAN.—­A village in the Val d’Ossau in the Basses-Pyrenees, 5 miles from Pau.  The road from Pau forks here, one branch leading to Oloron (15-1/2 miles), the other to Eaux Bonnes and Eaux Chaudes (22-1/2 miles).  There are some mosaics under a shed in the vicinity.  Hotel (such as it is), Des Voyageurs.