The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-06 00:00:00

AN IMPERIAL EXCURSION.

The Emperor, the Empress of the French, and 30 per-
sons of their suite left the Villa Eugenie three days ago to
make an excursion to the mountain of La Rhune. M. Di-
hursubehere, who resides in the neighbourhood, had been
requested to organise everything that was necessary to faci-
litate the ascent, and he according met the imperial party
at Sere at 3 o'clock. Their Majesties found in readiness for
them 12 well-caparisoned mules for the use of the Empress
and the ladies of her suite, and 24 saddle horses for the Em-
peror and the gentlemen who accompanied him. Amongst
the persons present were MM. de Toulongeon, de la Grange,
do la Pager* Marshal Niel, Count and the Countess Sole-
fani, Mine. de Rayneval, M. and Mine. de la Poeze, and
M. Hat:none. Before leaving for the ascent their Majesties
partook of refreshments offered to them by the four daugh-
ters of Mr. Dihursubehere. Nothing could bo more pic-
turesque than this numerous party proceeding along the
sides of the mountain, with 30 young men acting as guides.
The travellers were delighted with the fine views which
constantly present themselves. The summit of the moun-
tain was reached at five, and after a short halt the descent
took place, their Majesties and those who accompanied
them halting on the plateau of the Petite-Rhune, after
which the remainder of the excursion was got over by
torchlight. Two bonfires was lighted on the heights, and
the party arrived at the village of Sare about seven.
The houses were all illuminated, and then Majesties were
greeted with loud acclamations. While the Emperor was
addressing questions to the authorities about the wants
of the country, the Empress and the ladies of her suite
rested for a short time at the house of M. Goyetehe, the
deputy-mayor, where refreshments were offered them.
Their Majesties afterwards entered their carriages at half-
past eight, and reached the villa about eleven.—Gdignani.

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