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	Pontarlier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pontarlier is a commune of northeastern France, one of the two sous-préfectures of the Doubs département.
		Pontarlier was famous for the production of absinthe until its ban in 1915.
		Pierre Bichet, painter, born in Pontarlier and resident of the city.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pontarlier (447 words)

	Pontarlier (Municipality, Doubs, France)
		Pontarlier is a city of 20,000 inhabitants (Pontissaliens), sous-préfecture of the department of Doubs.
		Pontarlier (pont means in French "bridge") is located on the river Doubs (in Latin Dubius, "dubious", because of its complicated course) close to the border with Switzerland.
		Pontarlier was definitively incorporated to France in 1678 by the Treaty of Nijmegen.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-25-po.html (485 words)

	Pontarlier - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		PONTARLIER, a frontier town of eastern France, capital of an arrondissement in the department of Doubs, 36 m.
		Pontarlier is the junction of railway lines to Neuchatel, Lausanne, Lons-le-Saunier, Dole and Besancon.
		It was at Pontarlier that the French army of the East made its last stand against the Prussians in 1871 before crossing the Swiss frontier.
	16.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PO/PONTARLIER.htm (228 words)

	Interfrance: City of Pontarlier
		Pontarlier is located near the Swiss border, at the foot of Jura mountains and is known to be the second highest town in France.
		In the 19th Century, Pontarlier was the capital of "absinthe", an aperitif drink with a very high alcohol content, and it was an important industry here until it was banned in 1915.
		The town keeps the distillery tradition alive by producing the "Anis of Pontarlier", a drink to which water is added.
	www.interfrance.com /en/fc/do_pontarlier.html (628 words)

	Pontarlier - Wikipedia
		Pontarlier befindet sich im französischen Jura, unweit der schweizerischen Grenze, gehört zum Département Doubs und zur Region Franche-Comté.
		Pontarlier ist Wintersportort, vor allem Langlauf wird dort betrieben.
		Pontarlier unterhält eine Städtepartnerschaft mit Villingen-Schwenningen (Deutschland) und Zarautz (Spanien).
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pontarlier (262 words)

	Pontarlier Anis : aniseed drinks , aperitifs, cocktails, eaux de vie, brandies and liqueurs
		In order to understand why the green aniseed is distilled in Pontarlier, it is important to understand the history of absinthe.
		t should be mentioned that the absinthe plant, grown all around Pontarlier and as far as Morteau and Levier was distilled with seeds of the green aniseed, grown in Spain.
		It is said that the soldiers of the Pontarlier garrison knocked it back by the helmet full, and the green Fairy, as absinthe was known at the time, coloured the river Doubs as far as the Source of the Loue.
	www.pontarlier-anis.com /uk/historique (815 words)

	Interfrance: Pontarlier and Montbenoit ski resorts
		The city of Pontarlier, capital of Haut-Doubs (High Doubs) and the town of Montbenoit (15 km north), are both surrounded by ski areas and are just a few kilometers drive away.
		11 km from Pontarlier, this village of 360 inhabitants is located near the trail of the "Grande Travesée du Jura".
		This site, on the outskirts of the city of Pontarlier, is well suited for both downhill and cross-country skiing.
	www.interfrance.com /en/fc/ski_pontarlier-M.html (543 words)

	Pontarlier Downtown Frankreich autovermietung von 27 EUR pro Tag alles inbegriffen
		Sixty kilometers southeast of Besançon lies PONTARLIER, one of the bigger Jura towns, and not very interesting in itself except as a transit point and recreational base.
		A couple of kilometres further south of Pontarlier, the Château de Joux (guided tours daily: Jan-June and Sept-Oct 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm; July and Aug every 30min 9am-4.30pm; closed Nov and Dec; 32F/?4.88) stands over the defile known as La Cluse et Mijoux, the ancient Franco-Swiss frontier.
		It was originally constructed in the eleventh century, and Vauban had a hand in remodelling and modernizing it, but most of what you see today is less than a century old.
	www.autovermietung-frankreich.com /Pontarlier.htm (470 words)

	A Pontarlier Visit at The Virtual Absinthe Museum: Porte St. Pierre, Pernod Fils (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Pontarlier is situated at an altitude of 830m in the Haut-Doubs region near the Swiss border, and has a
		Click on the thumbnail at the far right to see a circa 1910 map of the Pontarlier - Val de Travers region.
		Central Pontarlier is dominated by its famous arch - Porte St.Pierre - at the top of the Rue de la Republique.
	www.oxygenee.com /absinthePONTARLIER1.html (297 words)

	Donnet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jerome Donnet had made a large ammount of money producing aircraft during World War I and in 1924 bought Automobiles Zedel of Pontarlier, Doubs, France.
		A new car, the 1098 cc Type G was introduced in 1925 and it sold well helping Donnet to become France's fourth largest car maker in 1927.
		The Type G was made in a former Donnet aircraft factory at Gennevillers, Seine and the Pontarlier works was sold in 1928 and the Zedel part of the name dropped.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Donnet (203 words)

	Absinthe Festival - by Peter Verte
		Though only 15 miles apart, Pontarlier and Boveresse are separated by more than an international border when comparing absinthe festivals...
		The show was highlighted by a large display of vintage absinthe and pastis fountains, all coming from the same collector, who refused to be identified.
		The Germans have finally found Pontarlier and there were a few there who were representatives of Ulex absinthe and one or two on-line shops.
	www.absinthebuyersguide.com /Articles/festival_peterverte.html (1081 words)

	ABSINTHE FRANCOIS GUY DE PONTARLIER ANIS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Afin de comprendre pourquoi on distille de l'anis vert à Pontarlier, il paraît indispensable de connaître l'histoire de l'absinthe.
		On raconte que les soldats en garnison à Pontarlier buvaient à même leur casque, et la Fée Verte, c'est ainsi qu'on appelait l'absinthe à cette époque, avait coloré le Doubs au point que l'on retrouvait sa couleur jusqu'à la Source de la Loue, ce qui démontrait que la Loue était une résurgence du Doubs.
		Vous connaissez les bonbons ou pastilles aux bourgeons de pin et de sapin recommandés pour les maux de gorge, et bien cette liqueur elle aussi, est favorable au traitement des irritations de la gorge.
	www.nice-art.com /absinthe/histoireguy.htm (852 words)

	Pontarlier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Sixty kilometres southeast of Besançon lies PONTARLIER, one of the bigger Jura towns, and not very interesting in itself except as a transit point and recreational base.
		Just south of town, past a divinely aromatic chocolate factory, a steep road to the left ascends for 11km to Le Grand Taureau, whose 1328-metre summit is just a short walk from the road's end and offers a view over the whole Jura Massif and across Switzerland to the Alps.
		A couple of kilometres further south of Pontarlier, the Château de Joux (French guided tours daily: Jan–June & Sept–Oct 10am, 11.30am, 2pm & 3.30pm; July & Aug every 30min 9am–4.30pm; closed Nov & Dec; €5) stands over the defile known as La Cluse et Mijoux, the ancient Franco-Swiss frontier.
	france-for-visitors.com /franche-comte-jura/pontarlier.html (333 words)

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		After having passed through various hands the distillery was purchased by the ancestor of the principal establishment of Pontarlier, to which place the industry was transferred near the close of the nineteenth century, since which epoch the use of the liquor has been gradually extending.
		In 1805, Pernod established his own distillery in Pontarlier, France, and enjoyed modest success until 1830 when the French invaded Algeria and the absinthe industry really took off.
		During the Algier War in the 19th century France made use of the inciting effects of Absinthe and provided the Soldiers with regular rations of the liquor.
	espanol.lycos.com /info/absinthe--france.html (275 words)

	L'hôtel Guyot (Levier - Haut-Doubs - Franche-Comté) : excursions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		So, the spring of the Loue in Ouhans is a resurgence from the Doubs river which yet flows 20 kilometers away.
		At 800 meters high, Pontarlier -the capital of the Haut-Doubs with 18000 inhabitants- proudly possesses some very interesting historical monuments, (Porte St-Pierre, St-Bénigne Church, Chapelle-des-Annnonciades) as well as a great deal of boutiques contributing to the delight of shopaholics.
		It is a very unique piece of military architecture from the 12th and 19th Century wherein an impressive guns museum displays more than 600 pieces (more info).
	www.hotel-guyot.com /pages/ang/excurs.html (384 words)

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	Pontarlier Train Tickets, Rail Pass & Fares Online - Pontarlier Train
		Pontarlier train travel to or from cities in Europe at the best prices online.
		Pontarlier point-to-point rail tickets are a good way to stretch the time on a rail pass or as an alternative if your travel needs are limited.
		They are especially convenient for shorter distance trips to Pontarlier and can save you money when used in conjunction with a rail pass purchase.
	www.railrocket.com /destination/countries/france/pontarlier_train_tickets.html (247 words)

	Pontarlier Hotels: Hotels in Pontarlier recommended by Hotels Abroad
		Rervations service for Hotel accommodation in or near Pontarlier.
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		This modern hotel is part of the Campanile chain.
	www.hotelsabroad.com /b8689.shtml (175 words)

	Office du tourisme de Pontarlier (Haut-Doubs, Franche-Comté, Massif du Jura) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Au début du XXème siècle, Pontarlier compte une vingtaine de distilleries qui employent plus de 3000 personnes (pour une population de 8000 âmes).
		Mais Pontarlier, si elle figure dans le peloton de tête de la consommation d'absinthe par habitant, est devancée par Marseille ou le département du Var.
		En 1984, le Musée municipal de Pontarlier inaugure la première exposition importante consacrée à l'univers de l'absinthe et à son histoire et lui consacre aujourd'hui une large place.
	www.pontarlier.org /fr/pontarlier-absinthe.php (491 words)

	Armstrong falls back in overall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		PONTARLIER, France — Lance Armstrong finished the eighth stage of the Tour de France nearly 36 minutes behind winner Erik Dekker but remained in position to win the race for the third straight year.
		The big margin probably will not have much bearing because Dekker and the 13 riders within 10 minutes of him are not expected to do well in the key mountain stages that start Tuesday.
		The stretch took riders from Colmar near Germany to Pontarlier, close to the Swiss border.
	www.thedailycamera.com /extra/letour/a114831a.html (869 words)

	Absinthe Reviews - French Absinthes - ABSINTHE.SE
		In the town of Pontarlier there is also the annual festival - the Absinthiades.
		It was first released in 2001, in the town of Pontarlier, France.
		This absinthe was one I bought while in Pontarlier for the Absinthiades in October.
	www.absinthe.se /reviews/france.html (7254 words)

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		Now, in order to convey an idea of what passed at that table, we cannot do better than to transcribe here a passage from one of Mademoiselle Baptistine's letters to Madame Boischevron, wherein the conversation between the convict and the Bishop is described with ingenious minuteness.
		"A moment later he added:-- "`Monsieur Jean Valjean, is it to Pontarlier that you are going?' "`With my road marked out for me.' "I think that is what the man said.
		They have, in the country of Pontarlier, whither you are going, Monsieur Valjean, a truly patriarchal and truly charming industry, my sister.
	www.lib.umd.edu /ETC/ReadingRoom/Poetry/Hugo/LesMiserables/Volume01/Book02/chapter04 (837 words)

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	Absinthe Travels - 2005 Absinthiades in Pontarlier - ABSINTHE.SE
		We parked ourselves in the café of Hotel S:t Pierre in the heart of town where Bork and Gertz enjoyed a nice glass of absinthe each, whereas I simply had to go for a small beer since I was driving.
		Somehow tey finally made it and gave pretty good directions and we drove the 10 miles from Pontarlier to Le Crêt de l'Agneau to be greeted by this beautiful place.
		After having a sample of their Pontarlier Anis straight out of the still we headed for the distillery of Les Fils d'Emile Pernot - home of the Un Emile absinthes and other liqueurs.
	www.absinthe.se /travels/absinthiades2005/index.html (1938 words)

	Campanile Pontarlier Pontarlier France. Discount Rates
		More than 500 shops, from huge supermarkets to the small craftsmen, cover all the needs for 'Pontissaliens.' Supplemented by impressive sporting equipment and many cultural structures, the everyday life in Pontarlier remains a true model for a town of average size.
		Follow direction of Salins, then Pontarlier with D472 then change to D72.
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	www.hotel-europe.co.uk /brochure/pontarlier-hotel-france (506 words)

	ABSINTHE & ALANDIA - Absinthe Road Trip: 1st day Pontarlier
		After a little chat and sampling of the house specialties we headed over to Mr.
		Francois Guy is the biggest distillery in Pontarlier, and open for visitors.
		You can see (and smell) how their absinthe is produced and will always find some time to talk with the owner.
	www.alandia.de /events/roadtrip/pontarlier_english.htm (130 words)

	PONTARLIER - Online Information article about PONTARLIER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Pontarlier is the junction of railway lines to See also:
		It was at Pontarlier that the See also:
		East made its last stand against the Prussians in 1871 before See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /POL_PRE/PONTARLIER.html (348 words)

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	Wormwood Society Forums > The Pontarlier Reservoir Glasses are back.
		Full Version: The Pontarlier Reservoir Glasses are back.
		Apr 29 2005, 04:52 PM Recently I held a little fund drive to raise just enough money for the new forum software; in order to encourage support, I offered one of these beautiful hand-blown, hand-cut reproductions of Pontarlier style absinthe glasses for every $18 donation WS received.
		They were a big hit; so big that people are still asking for them.
	www.wormwoodsociety.org /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t319.html (418 words)

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