"Luz is a nice little town admirably located down the mountains protected from the wind by the surrounded peaks. The winters are warm ; there the « gave » runs through it and the tourists love to gather at the « hôtel de l'Univers » with its manager Mr Pouyotte."
In the book published in 1896 « Special Guide of the Luz valley, St Sauveur, Barèges, … », the author emphasizes on nice walks, hunting, local flowers etc.
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Extract from : Le Guide spécial de la vallée de Luz, Saint Sauveur, Barèges, Gavarnie, Héas..., paru en 1896, sous la plume de L. Chamberaud. Médiathèque André Labarrère – fonds anciens – Usine des Tramways - cote G8 1564.
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