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Traveler Where the Heart is
- Apr 13, 2017, 4:05pm · ☀️ 68 °F Altitude: 2,116 ft
  France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785606, 0.5947342°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
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The thermes
April 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
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We poked our noses into the thermal baths building which was apparently built over some old Roman baths. It looked like it would be fabulous. There is a steady flow in and out of what look like locals.

Alas, in the last minute throwing-out frenzy, we eliminated our swim suits ... probably in favor of something geezerly like wraps for sore feet or sun screen. I should have predicted we would be channeling our inner 20-year-olds. We haven't touched most of the geezer-ready items.Read more
Annanaomi Sams
Someone is giving those floors quite the shine! Lovely building!
4/13/17Reply
Traveler
It is! I would love to have seen the baths themselves.
4/13/17Reply
Cherie Sohnen-Moe
That's too bad. Southern France is known for its thalassotherapy.
4/15/17Reply
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Traveler Where the Heart is
- Apr 12, 2017, 5:26pm · ☀️ 66 °F Altitude: 2,116 ft
  France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785648, 0.5946842°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
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Lunch on the grand boulevard
April 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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Woah! Now that's a steak! The accompanying frites were so good I had to ask about them. Hand cut with skins cooked in the Belgian way: first at low temperature, then again at high temp to finish and crisp. The ratatouille was also to die for.

Really, we are not eating out that much so those meals are special. Groceries have been surprisingly reasonably priced in both Italy and France. More than would be expected from the strong dollar. Gordon makes a mean cheese omelette! The bread is always good. Wine is excellent and rarely more than 4-5 dollars.Read more
Annanaomi Sams
Wow!that looks good!
4/13/17Reply
Traveler
It was VERY good.
4/13/17Reply
Donna Gilman
What a deal on the prices!! And the meals are large enough to have leftovers so even more of a bargain !!! Besides, part of the experience is indulging, eh! DonnaG
4/13/17Reply
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It was delicious, but truly the atmosphere of sitting on the grand boulevard with the mountains in full view was what really filled me up.
4/16/17Reply
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Traveler Where the Heart is
- Apr 12, 2017 · ☀️ 59 °F Altitude: 2,096 ft
  France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785755, 0.59450942°47’9” N 0°35’40” E
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Bagnere-de-Luchon
April 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Our method of finding an area we want to visit and then selecting a specific place based on the offerings in Airbnb is yielding some spectacular results. Who ever heard of this little dot in the Pyrenees on the Spanish border? The approach touched off a case of nerves as the surrounding area had obviously seen better times. The southern end of town was likewise undistinguished. Then we reached the top.

Wow. This is a well preserved spa town from the 19th century. Our apartment is in a regal old hotel right on the square, and has been beautifully remodeled for comfort. The broad avenues are lined with trees, shops and restaurants ... even a salon de the. Our apartment overlooks the square with mountains in the background. Last evening it was full of children with their parents and retired couples strolling hand in hand.Read more
Annanaomi Sams
Beautiful and luxurious! What a great find!
4/12/17Reply
Annanaomi Sams
Not trip related... today is Aira's 41st birthday! Thank you for being there when she was born! She is an amazing woman! If I do say so myself...
4/12/17Reply
Traveler
They just keep getting better!
4/12/17Reply
Traveler
I felt privileged to meet the adult version. She just radiates energy and life. And she's beautiful, too.
4/12/17Reply
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Traveler Where the Heart is
- Apr 13, 2017, 4:08pm · ☀️ 68 °F Altitude: 2,116 ft
  France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785622, 0.59462642°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
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A few stray photos
April 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The first two are inside our building. All the apartments have windows or doors onto this central 3-story high open area. Our window is first on the right. I believe that glass-windowed door at the end must have originally been the shared toilet for the floor. Immediately behind me is an ancient spigot which I think must have been the water supply for the floor.Read more
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