Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-08-23
FRENCH RESORTS.
rsE COAST OF NORMANDY AND WHERE
PARIsIANs GO FOR FRESH AIR.
seaehore, Drives. Baths, Scenery, Nor
mandy Towns, Beaches. Houses,
Fish and Food
AsNELLE LA BELLE PLACE,
August 2, 1880. J


AsNELLE LA BELLE PLACE,
August 2, 1880.
Whereas Paris sends during the hot
months its tired, fashionable and rich pop
ulation to Tourville, Dieppe, Cabourg'
She smaller cities Of northern France peo-
ule the more insignificant 6GinS de mer
along the coast OF Normandy. In these
little towns. devoid of casinos and exciting
amusements. may be found Parisians of
lighter purses as well as those who seek
rspose from the hustle and noise OF the
great metropolis. The fashionable people
OF Caen find their way to Cabourg, where
thew meet with an equal number OF Paris
iaus. and which they must totally abandon
70 the latter since the railroad which
stopped at Caen has found direct road
from Paris to Cabourg Cabourg was first
settled by a troupe of actors and actresses,
who had some huts built along the beach
and planted trees from there to Dives
over half mile. Owing to the beauty OF
The beach there soon sprang up hotel.
followed by Others, after which was built
che of the finest casinos of France. The
rapid growth OF Cabourg is remarkable,
out it is no longer frequented by the
actors and actresses, except those who are
very rich. and the young trees, which have
become giants, making most charming
walk and drive, are now enjoyed by the
rich financiers of Paris. Not very far
from Cabourg, along the coast, is Beuzeval,
occupied only by very rich persons, among
whom are Lords of England. 1t is situa-
ted at the foot of the most fertile and
picturesque
HILLS OF NORMANDY,
But the beach for bathing purposes is less
attractive than that OF Cabourg, owing to
a strong undercurrent which renders it dan
geyous to enter the surf without guide,
generally an experienced sailor. The
country around is magnificent, composed
of rolling hills covered with a deep green
velvet carpet, over which roam great fat
cows, as noted for the richness of their
milk as the great Norman horses for their
strength One of the principal industries
of Beuzeval is the renting of asses at
tached to little two-wheel wagons, or
saddles for little men and women, who,
armed with clubs, rush along the roads
pounding their beasts and screaming after
them so vociferously as to make the hills
resound The pleasures OF Beuzeval are
more champetre than maritime, and al
though more stately chateaux and domains
may be found throughout France, no where
else are there to be seen such number OF
tastefully decorated dwellings owned by
the rich and aristoeratic as at Beuzeval.
At this point the coast is covered with
millions of very pretty shells, some of
them quite large, which arrive in such
Droiusion as to completely cover the beach.
One of the peculiarities of this place, which
does not boast of a casino, is large hall
situated far out in the beach, entirely COM
posed of glass, where, during rough windy
weather, the inhabitants play cards, chess
or read their books and newspapers, which
are, for the most part, in the English Ian
guage.
Liou.sur.mer is situated but a short dis
LduCG lEOll Adtuy MAlShGi SOtAiS tAiS Obbf
geois of that city whose principles may not
permit them to enjoy the society Of the
theatrical people. The beach is probably
THE LoyELIEsT TO BE FOUND
On the coast of Normandy, fer it is but a
smooth bed of sand as far as the eye can
reach. The faia;ses have been so washed
by the waves that The rocks have taken
most fantastic forms, and present rustic
chairs, footstools, pulpits and tables, which
serve as a delightful retreat to the student
and neutrality-suspicious. Is at low tide, and
high tide at certain moments when the
water does not mount too high. Woe to
the dreamer who secs III the foaming waves
only the voices Of restless spirits, without
rejecting On the danger of their embrace !.
Occasionally some pensiye youth may be
seen hurrying TO the hotel with garments
wet to the waist, who had made narrow
escape from some secluded spot In the
rocks. However, Lian-sur.m er presents
no other attraction aside from its beach,
COR the country around is trist, arid and
extremely ugly; there is not single walk
or drive in the neighborhood with the ex-
ception OF short distance along the .fa}aiSes
to an old Norman chateau, curious in
architecture and surroundings, but inhab-
tied by one of the long line of noble
Nurmans and therefore not opened to
curious strangers. Continuing in Nor
mandy farther to the north Is Bayeux,
situated about the same distance from the
sea as Caen. Whereas, Caen Is one OF the
most elegant and lettre as well as large and
important cities of France, BlyeuX, equally
as ancient, is a duh little city without life
or animation, and possesses no monument
of interest aside from its cathedral, whose
entire interest and beauty is III it's ex-
terror walls. Bayeux sends its popula.
ton during the summer months to
AsSELLEs La BELLE PLACE
Ard to Aramanches. Both places are little
known 10 Parisians, for the distance is con
siderable, and the attractions are inferior
to those 5ains de mer situate in closer
proximity. The PLACE of Asnelles is almost
as beautiful as that of Lion.sur- mer, but
aside from its delightful beach it present;
the attraction of most charming and fer
tile country, less beautiful, less imposing,
and less majestic than the neighborhood OF
DIVES ana DSuESNaAs uul having NhataS
teristic Of its own which does not fail tC
attract all lovers OF nature. The trees are
no. only large and tall, but extend then
thick branches near the ground, and form
inviting retreats from the heat of the sun
their trunks are completely covered with
running vines, which twist and Irvine In
loving embraces, and curl themselves at
the very top. There is such wealth and
gorgeousness in the color and quantity
of the verdure that the eye never tires to
rest on the tall, thick, green grass be-
meath the apple trees. Normandy is the
country of cider, and as may be supposed,
the apple tree predominates. 1t never
reaches the proportion of our apple tree OF
the Eastern States, but produces apparently
a greater number of apples. The orchards
are very pretty, particularly on account Of
the tall green grass around them, on which
recine great fat cows in the LATEST of atti-
tudes. You cannot help constantly pick
ing out places which would be delightful
for picnics. There is great difference in
the quality of the cider which is furnished
at hotel tables I'D libitum even as the wine
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