Guide.—­Jean Brunet.

ORTHEZ.—­An ancient town situated on a hill above the Gave de Pau, in the Basses-Pyrenees.  The Tour de Moncade, in the vicinity, has great historic interest, besides which there is an ancient bridge and other remains of olden days (see Chapter I.).  Coach to Salies (10 miles), and Mauleon-Licharre (27 miles).

Inns.—­De la Belle-hotesse, Des Pyrenees, &c.

PAILLOLE (or Payole).—­A village in the Hautes-Pyrenees, 11-1/4 miles from Bigorre, on the Route Thermale, via the Col de Peyresourde to Luchon.  See Chapters I. and IX.

Inn.—­De la Poste.

PANTICOSA.—­A village in Spain, 24 miles from Cauterets, celebrated for its waters.  The bathing establishments are fed by four springs of the sulphurous type.  They are variously used for dyspepsia, rheumatism, skin diseases, scrofula, and chronic (non-tubercular) chest affections.  They have a purgative and sedative action.

Hotels.—­Accommodation can be best obtained in the nine different bathing establishments belonging to the same proprietor; there are also the D’Espagne and FrancoEspagnol.

Horses.—­At about 5 to 7 francs per diem, at the Maison Borda.

Doctors.—­Attached to the establishments.

PASAGES.—­A village on the shores of a tidal bay in Spain, 30 miles from Bayonne and 6-1/4 from Irun.  It was once the safest port in the Biscay.  Refer to Chapter XIII.

PAU (770 ft.).—­A former capital, and most important town on the right bank of the Gave of same name, in the Basses-Pyrenees.  A favourite winter resort with English and Americans, possessing hotels, markets, and shops of the best and most varied descriptions.  An excellent starting-point for a tour in the Pyrenees.  For history, &c., see Chapter I.

Hotels.—­France, || Poste, || Gassion, De la Paix, Splendide Bellevue, Beau Sejour, || Grand Continental, De Londres, Henri IV., &c.

Pensions.—­Colbert, || Hattersly, Etcherbest, Lecour, &c.

Apartments.—­All over the town.

Season.—­1st of October to end of May.

Villas.  Can be hired furnished, for the season, at prices varying from L8 per month to L80.

Baths.—­Rue Alexander Taylor, and 13 Rue d’Orleanb, &c.

Carriage Proprietors.—­Ranguedat, || Crohare, || &c.  Lc.

Horse Proprietors.—­Estrade, || Peiho, || Lanusse.

T-Carts and Good Ponies.—­Schuerch, Rue de la Fontaine.

English Churches.—­Trinity Church, Rue des Temples; Christ
Church, Rue Serviez; St Andrew’s Church, Rue Calas; Presbyterian
Church, Rue Montpensier.

Bankers.—­Merillon, || will take English cheques, &c.; Mr.
Church, English Vice-Consul; Mr. M. Clay, U. S. ViceConsul; Tricou, &c.

Post and Telegraph Office, Reading—­Rooms, Theatre, Casino, &c.

English Club.—­Place Royale.

For the principal Excursions and sports and pastimes, refer to
Chapter I.; for trips to Eaux Bonnes and Eaux Chaudes, refer to Chapter
XIII.