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of the angler are concerned. They are a favourite resort 

 of many of the most skilful anglers in France, who 

 employ almost every variety of bait . with very great 

 success. 



At the town of Bayonne there is a regular concentra- 

 tion of rivers. The principal of these is the Adour, 

 which runs a lengthened course, and receives in its pro- 

 gress many tributary waters, all of which abound with 

 fine large trout, and are beautifully adapted for fishing. 



The river Adour flows a distance of above one hundred 

 and twenty miles ; and its course is in the form of a semi- 

 circle. It has its origin in the Upper Pyrenees, about 

 twelve miles above the town of Bagnieres de Bigorre, 

 which is situated on its left bank. The Adour is, even 

 at this place, a considerable stream ; and its limpid waters 

 are conveyed through the town in various channels. 



This is one of the most agreeable and delightful places 

 a tourist can visit. The beauty of the climate the 

 exquisitely romantic scenery the cleanliness and plea- 

 sant manners of the inhabitants and the abundance and 

 cheapness of every thing necessary to render life agree- 

 able and happy, have justly made this town, for years 

 past, a favourite place of retirement for strangers of all 

 nations. 



From Bagnieres de Bigorre, to the town of Tarbes, 

 the river is splendid for angling purposes, and most 

 beautiful in its scenery. The pureness and limpidity of 

 the waters, and the number of fine streams of every 

 character, are exceedingly favourable for fly-fishing; and 

 the angler may enjoy undisturbed the unlimited indul- 

 gence of his favourite sport. 



Tarbes is itself an interesting place. Its beautifully 

 romantic situation, placed as it is in a magnificent amphi- 



