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Gavarnie

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[gav-er-nee, ga-var-nee] / ˌgæv ərˈni, ga værˈni /

noun

  1. a waterfall in SW France, in the Pyrenees. 1,384 feet (422 meters) high.


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To the north, across the French border is Gavarnie, another magnificent waterfall.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 1, 2019

Before reaching Gèdres, which is about half-way to Gavarnie, a fine, though tantalising view of the Brêche is obtained.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456 Volume 18, New Series, September 25, 1852 by Robert Chambers

In vain we assure them that we shall make no choice until we come to the inn at Gavarnie.

From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Edwin Asa Dix

From this village, the main defile cuts on to Gavarnie, and another opens off to the left toward another cirque,—the Cirque of Troumouse.

From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Edwin Asa Dix

I have wandered in many lands, and seen much mountain-scenery; but I think I never beheld any that approaches the beauty and sublimity of the road to Gavarnie.

From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Louisa Stuart Costello

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