Of the state of Europe XIIII. bookes. Containing the historie, and relation of the many prouinces hereof. Continued out of approved authours. By Gabriel Richardson Batchelour in Divinitie, and fellow of Brasen-Nose College in Oxford.

OF THE STATE OF EVROPE. The X Booke. (Book 10)

COntaining a Chorographicall description of France.

THE PARLIAMENT OF RENES.

COmprehending onely the Dukedome of Bre∣taigne.

BRETAIGNE.* 1.1

HAving vpon the North, West, and South-West the French, and British Oceans; vp∣on the South Aniou, and Poictou; and vpon the East, Maine, and Normandy. It containeth some 200 French leagues in compasse. The country is pleasant, and fruitfull, full of most delightfull woods, downes, meadowes, and of all other pleasing, and profitable varieties; wines, and the hotter fruits excepted, which, as neither doth Normandy, this colder clime yeeldeth not, or not to any pur∣pose. It is divided into the Higher, and the Lower Bretaigne; severed after Merula by a line drawne from Chasteau-Audron, a towne neere to S^t. Brieu, and extended betwixt Corlay, and Quintain towards the farthest part of the Bay of Vannes vnto the riuer Vilaine; or, as Bertrand doth delineate in his map hereof, from Port Toriao vpon the sea-coast nere S^t. Brieu, betwixt Cor∣lay, and Quintain, vnto the meetings of the rivers Vilaine, and the Aoust, and beyond these vnto the mouth of the Loire, nere the towne of Croisic. Chie∣fer townes here are Brest, a noted port, and strong towne of warre, the key, and chiefe bulwarke of the Lower Bretaigne, vpon a spacious creeky bay of the Westerne Ocean. The haven is the fairest, and largest in France, con∣taining many creekes,* 1.2 and inlets of the sea, resembling so many severall har∣bours, able to containe an infinite number of shipping. S^t Pol de Leon, (ci∣vitas Osismorum of Antoninus.) Treguier: both of them sea-coast townes, and Bishops seas. Morlaix, a well frequented port vpon the same sea-coast.

The country about S. Pol were the Ossismi of Antoninus, the Osissimi of Caesar, the Osismij of Strabo, Ptolemie, and Plinie. Betwixt S. Pol, & Brest lyeth the noted promontory, le Four (Gobaeum of Ptolemie.) Kemper-Co∣rentin (civitas Corisopitum of Antoninus) a Bishops sea, and the chiefe towne in Cournovaille, vpon the river Odet neere vnto the cape Penmarch a noted promontory vpon the South-west point of Bretaigne,* 1.3 answerable to le Four. Kimperle. Conscerneau. Poudagon: all three in Cournovaille, or the Diocese of Kemper, the Curiosolites of Caesar, the Cariosuelites of Pli∣ny, and the Corisopiti of Antoninus. Hitherto, or in the Dioceses of S^t Pol, Treguier, and Kemper (which take vp all the Westerne part of Bretaigne al∣most as farre as S^t Brieu, or Vannes) the inhabitants speake only the British language,* 1.4 for this cause named by the French la Bretaigne Bretonant. Bla∣vet, a little haven towne at the mouth of the riuer thus called. Vannes (Da∣riorigum of Ptolemie, and civitas Venetûm of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, seated vpon a goodly bay, nere vnto the mouth of the riuer Vilaine. The towne is old, ruinous, and much decayed. The country hereabouts were the Veneti of Strabo, Caesar, Ptolemy, Pliny, and Antoninus; from whom proceeded the ancient Veneti in Italie, seated vpon the coast of the sea Adri∣aticke, drawne thither in those passages of the Gaules vnder Belovesus, and occasioning afterwards the name of the famous citty, and people of the Ve∣netians. In the time of Caesar they were the mightiest people, and of grea∣test authority amongst the Armorici, strong in shipping, and of great skill, and experience in sea-faring matters. Nere herevnto, in an Iland within the bay hereof, standeth the strong castle of Sussinio. Guerrande. Croisic: little haven townes beyond the riuer Vilaine, at the mouth of the Loire. Nantes (Condivincum of Ptolemie,* 1.5 & civitas Namnetum of Antoninus) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage; seated vpon the Loire. The citty is large, faire, strong, and populous, the chiefest in Bretaigne. The country hereabouts were the Nan∣netes of Caesar, and Plinie, the Namnitae of Ptolemie, and the Namneti of Antoninus. Clisson, a strong towne & castle in the Dutchie of Raiz; which is the part of Bretaigne, lying beyond the Loire, or betwixt that riuer, and Poictou. Moncontour. S. Brieu, a Bishops sea, and a well frequented port; seated vpon the English chanell betwixt two little rivulets,* 1.6 Trieu, and Ar∣guennon, supposed by Bertrand to be the rivers Titius, and Argenis of Pto∣lemie. Lamballe. The people hereabouts are excellent deluers, or pioners, vnto which trade they chiefly addict themselues; thought by Bertrand to be the Ambiliates of Caesar. Hitherto, or in the dioceses of Vannes, Nan∣tes, and S. Brieu, both the French, and British tongues are spoken, or, as in Chesne, a mixed language of these two; which part for this cause is named by the French la Bretaigne Mesle. Dinan, a rich, and pleasant towne vpon the riuer Rance.* 1.7 S. Malo, a Bishops sea, and a noted Port, strongly seated vp∣on a rocke within the sea, wherewith at every flowing water it is encompas∣sed, being ioined to the continent only by an artificiall narrow causey, or neck of land.* 1.8 Montfort in the diocese of S. Malo. Dol, a Bishops sea, vn∣wholsomely situated amongst marishes.* 1.9 Renes (Condate of Ptolemie, and civitas Redonum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Ba••lliage, and the Par∣liament of Bretaigne. The citty is not very large (containing onely some mile, and an halfe in compasse) yet strong, and populous, accounted the next

after Nantes. The country hereabouts were the Rhedones of Caesar, Ptole∣mie, and Plinie, the Redones of Antoninus. Chasteau-Briand. La Vitre. Fougeres vpon the river Covesnon: strong frontire places towards Nor∣mandie, Maine, & Aniou. In this more Easterly part of Bretaigne towards France, or in the diocese of S. Malo, Dol, and Renes, the inhabitants speake only the French; named herevpon la Bretaigne Gallicant.

THE PARLIAMENT OF ROVEN.

COntaining only the Dukedome of Normandie.

NORMANDIE.* 1.10

HAving vpon the West, the river Covesnon, dividing it from Bretaigne; vpon the North, the English Chanell; vpon the East Picardie; and vpon the South, and South-East, the countries of Maine, and France Speciall. The country for fertilitie, and large extent, number, strength, & state of townes, the nobilitie, multitude of people, their wit, courage, and valour aboue the ordinary of the nation may deseruedly be accounted the chiefe Province of the kingdome. It is divided into the Higher, and the Lower Normandie, whereof this containeth the sea-coasts, the other the more inland parts. The Lower Normandie againe is subdiuided into the parts, called la Caux, lying betwixt the Seine, and Picardie; and the countries Bessin, and Constantin, contained betwixt the Seine, and Bretaigne. Chiefer townes are Auranches (Ingena of Ptolemie,* 1.11 and civitas Abrincantum of Antoninus,) now a Bi∣shops sea, seated vpon a scalpe, or rocke, overlooking the English Chanell, from the which it is not farre distant, as neither from Bretaigne. The coun∣try hereabouts were the Abrincatui of Ptolemie, and Plinie, the Abrincanti of Antoninus.* 1.12 Constances (Constantia of Antoninus) a Bishops sea, and Bai∣liage, naming the country, called from hence le Pais Constantin. The town ever since the English warres hath layen opne, without either wall, or fortifi∣catiō to defend it; cōtrary to the custome of France, & maner of the French cities.* 1.13 Cherbourg, a strong seacoast town in a sandy shote, vnapt to plant Or∣dinance vpon, making it thereby vneasie to be besieged. It was the last place, the English held in Normandie in the vnfortunate raigne of king Henry the sixt.* 1.14 S. Lo, a strong inland place, vpon the river Vire. Bayeux (civitas Baio∣cassium of Antoninus,* 1.15) a Bishops sea; naming le Pais Bessin. Caen, a Bi∣shops sea, and Bailliage vpon the rivers Ouden, and Orne. The citty is large, populous, and strong, the second of the province, graced with an Vniversi∣ty, founded by Henry the fift, king of England. In an Abbey church in the subvrbs hereof are seene the tombes, statues, and epitaphs of William the Conquerour, the first king of England of the race of the Normans, and of Maude his wife,* 1.16 their enterred. Falaise vpon the river Ante, the country of the Conquerour, borne here of a meane Burgers daughter. The towne is strong, in shew resembling a ship, whose poupe might be the castle, seated vpon a high rocke at the end hereof.* 1.17 Alençon, a Bailliage. Hereof were entituled the Dukes of Alençon. Sees (civitas Salarum, and Saiorum of

Antoninus) a Bishops sea,* 1.18 vpon the river Orne. Lyseux (civitas Lexovio∣rum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea. The country here abouts were the Lex∣ovij of Caesar, Pliny, and Antoninus, and the Lexubij of Ptolemy. Eu∣reux, a Bishops sea, and Bailliage (Mediolanium of Ptolemy,) vpon the ri∣ver Iton. The towne is rich, populous, and flourishing; the third in Nor∣mandy. The country were the Eburonices of Caesar, the Aulercij Eburaici of Ptolemy,* 1.19 & the Aulerci Eburovices of Pliny. Gisors, a Bailliage, and a strong frontire towne towards France speciall. Roven (Rothomagus of Ptolemy, and civitas Rotomagensium of Antoninus,) vpon the Seine, an Arch-bishops sea, and the Parliament, and chiefe citty of the country. The towne is rich, great, populous, and well traded by Merchants, by meanes of the river, here navigable, the best of the kingdome after Paris, and Lions. The country were the Venellocasses of Caesar, the Vellocasses of Pli∣ny,* 1.20 the Veneliocassij of Ptolemie, the Rotomagenses of Antoninus. Haure de Grace, a noted Port, & strong towne of warre, at the mouth of the Seine, environed vpon the other sides with the sea, and with deepe vnpassible ma∣rishes towards the land. The towne is new, built by king Francis the first to affront the English. In the beginning of the raigne of Queene Elizabeth of most famous memory it was surprised by the English, and for a time held by that nation for Calice, detained by the French; surrendred thorough sicknes amongst the souldiers, and for want of fresh water, which is altoge∣ther conveyed hither from the hils without by conduit pipes, (cut of by the enemie,) the onely weakenes of the towne. Within the land not farre of is the towne of Yvetot, sometimes stiled a kingdome in regard of the ancient exemptions, and priviledges of the Lords thereof from al homage, and sub∣jection to the kings of France. It is now a principality in the house of Bel∣lay.* 1.21 Diepe at the mouth of a little river, so called; a well frequented Port; especially for the trade of the West-Indies, and New-found-land. S. Valerie, an other haven towne; lying betwixt Diepe, and Havre de Grace. Caux, the country hereof, were the Caletes of Caesar, the Caleti of Strabo.

THE PARLIAMENT OF PARIS.

COmprehending Picardie, Champaigne, Brie, France Special, Beausse, Poictou, Engoulmois, Berry, Bourbonois, Forest, Beaujolois, Lionois, and Auvergne.

PICARDIE.* 1.22

BOunded vpon the West with Normandy, and the British Ocean; vpon the North with Artois, and Hainault of the Low Countries; vpon the East with Luxemburg, and Lorraine; and vpon the South with Champaigne, and France Speciall. The countrie is fruitfull in corne, the store-house of Paris. Chiefer townes are Abbe-ville, a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, the best towne of Ponthieu vpon the river Some.* 1.23 Monstreul. Nere herevnto is Crecie, the French Cannae, famous for their great overthrow, and the vi∣ctorie of the English in the raigne of Philip the sixt. These two lie in Pon∣thieu, which is a low fenny country, named thus frō the many bridges made

over the moorish flats thereof.* 1.24 Boulogne (Portus Gessoriacus of Caesar, Gesoriacum Navale of Ptolemie, Portus Morinorum of Plinie, and civitas Bononensium of Antoninus,) a Bailliage, and Bishops sea vpon the English chanell. The towne hath beene made strong, especially since the surprisall thereof by K. Henry the eight, and the English; divided into the Higher, & the Lower Boulogne, distant about an hundred paces asunder, and severally walled, and fortified. The haven serveth rather for passage into England, then for traficke, and negotiation. The country neighbouring is named from hence le Pais Boulognois (Pagus Gessoriacus of Plinie, and the Bo∣nonenses of Antoninus, part of the Morini of Caesar, Strabo, and Plinie.) Ca∣lais (Portus Iccius of Caesar,* 1.25 Portus Britannicus Morinorum of Pliny, and Promontorium Itium of Ptolemy,) a strong sea-coast towne, at the en∣trance of the English chanell, and the borders of Artois. After the battaill of Crecy, and a whole yeares siege, it was taken by Edward the third, king of England; held afterwards, and peopled by the English, with the neigh∣bouring forts, and townes of Oye, Hams, Ardres, and Guisnes vntill the late lesse prosperous raigne of Queene Mary, when it was surprised by Henrie the second, French king. Here the passage is shortest betwixt the continent of Europe,* 1.26 and the Iland of Great Bretaigne; accompted some thirty miles over, named by the French le Pas de Calais. Amiens (Samarobrina of Caesar, Samarobriga of Ptolemy, and civitas Ambianensis of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, and the chiefe cittie in Picardie; vpon the riuer Some, with whose divided streames it is round encompassed, the occasion (as some conjecture) of the name. The towne is strong, and well fortified, the bulwarke of France on this part towards Netherland. The country were the Ambiani of Caesar, Pliny, and Ptolemy, occasioning most likely the name of the towne.* 1.27 Corbie. Peronne, vpon the Some. Roie. Mondidier: strong frontire places, opposing the same enemie. The three last lie in the district, or territory, named Santerre. Noion (Noviodunum of Caesar,) a Bishops sea,* 1.28 the country of reverent Calvin. S. Quintini (Augusta Roman∣duorum of Ptolemie, and civitas Veromannorum of Antoninus,) a strong towne in the same broder, the chiefe of the country of Vermanduois. Fere, a strong towne against the same enemie, the chiefe of the country of Tartenois, part of the Vermanduois, (the Veromandui of Caesar, and Pliny, the Rhomandues of Ptolemy,* 1.29 and the Veromanni of Antoninus.) Laon, a Bishops sea. The Bishop is one of the 12 Peers of France. Soissons (Au∣gusta Vessonum of Ptolemie) a Bishops sea vpon the river Aisne;* 1.30 the last place the Romanes held in Gaule, vnder Siagrius driven out by Clovys, he fift king of the French. Afterwardes in the division of the French Mo∣narchie by the sonnes, and posterity of Clovys the Great, it was made the head of a particular kingdome, called from hence the Kingdome of Sois∣sons. Soissonois, or the country hereof, were the Suessones of Caesar, the Suessiones of Strabo, and Pliny, the Vessones of Ptolemy, and the Suessiani of Antoninus; with Noion, and Laon, now part of the more general coun∣try, or name of Vermanduois. Retel, frontiring vpon Lorraine. From hence the neighbouring country is called le Pais Retelois. Guise, a strong towne, and castle vpon the same border, and the river Oyse in the particuler coun∣try of Tirasche. Hereof were entitled the late Dukes of Guise, descended from the house of Lorraine.

CHAMPAIGNE.* 1.31

SVrrounded with Picardy, Barrois, Lorraine, Charolois, the dukedome of Burgundy, and France Speciall. The country is plaine, pleasant, and fruitfull, affording plenty of corne, wines, shadie woods, meadowes; riuers, & all sorts of pleasing and vsefull varieties.* 1.32 Chiefer townes are Chaalon (Civi∣tas Catalaunorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, & Pairry vpon the Marne. The countrie about Chaalon were the Catalauni of Antoninus. In the neighbouring plaines (Campi Catalaunici of Cassiodorus) was fought that great and famous battaile betwixt Aetius, generall of the Romans, for the Emperour Valentinian the third, assisted by the Gothes, and other barba∣rous nations;* 1.33 and Attila, king of the Huns. Rheims (Durocortum of Cae∣sar, Durocottum of Ptolemy, and Ciuitas Remorum of Antoninus) a Me∣tropolitan sea, a Bailliage, and the chiefe citty of Champaigne; seated vpon the riuer Vasle. The Archbishop is one of the. 12. Peeres of France. Hither come the French kings to be consecrated. The country were the Rhemi of Caesar,* 1.34 Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemie, and Antoninus. Ligny vpon the riuer Sault. Vitry, sirnamed le Franeois, vpon the rivers Sault, and Marne; the Bailliag••, and chiefe towne of Parthois. Didier: Perte, naming the coun∣try Parthois:* 1.35 both seated in Parthois, and vpon the Marne. Ian-ville, a Seneschaussee, vpon the Marne in the country of Vallage. In the castle here∣of, magnificently seated vpon the top of an inaccessable high hil, is seene the the tombe of Claude, Duke of Guise, one of the most costly monuments in France. Vassey, lying also in Vallage, vpon the river Bloise, enioying a most pleasant situation;* 1.36 environed with shady forrests, and woods. Chaumont vpon the Marne, the Bailliage for the country of Bassigny. The castle here is very strong,* 1.37 mounted vpon an high, and steepe scalpe, or rocke. Trois (Au∣gustomana of Ptolemie, and civitas Tricaffium of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage; vpon the Seine. The citty is rich, faire, strong, and well traded, honoured by some with the title of the daughter of Paris; the chie∣fest in Champeigne after Reims. The country about Trois were the Tri∣cassij of Ptolemy, the Trecasses of Plinie, the Tricasses of Antoninus. Ivigny vpon the river Yonne.* 1.38 Sens, (civitas Senonum of Antoninus) vpon the Yonne, and Arch-bishops sea. Le Pais Senonois, or the country of Sens, were part of the Senones of Caesar, Ptolemy, Plinie, and Strabo (for they seemed to haue beene extended much farther,) from whom descended those war∣like Senones of Gaule Cisalpina, vnder Brennus taking, and sacking Rome. Langres (Andomatunum of Ptolemy) a Bishops sea,* 1.39 and Pairrye in the mountainous part of the Vauge; frontiring vpon the Dukedome of Bur∣gundy. Le Pais Langroin, or the hilly country hereof, were the Lingones of Caesar, Strabo, and Plinie, the Longones of Ptolemy, Vand'oeuvre, a strong towne and fortresse in the same mountainous region, neere to Langres; coniectured from the name to haue beene build by the Vandals. Neere herevnto is the head of the great riuer of the Seine.

BRIE.* 1.40

IT is a coing of land betwixt the rivers Seine, and Marne, and the coun∣tries of Champaigne, and France Special. It is like to Champaigne, plaine, and fruitfull, but more close, and full of woods, in regarde of their shade, & the shelter they yeeld, seeming to haue giuen the name herevnto. The townes of better note, are Provins (Agendicum of Caesar, and Agedicum of Ptolemy) a Bailliage vpon the river Yonne, seated in a most healthful, and pleasant country, amongst other fragrant plants, and flowers, abounding with roses, transplanted for their fairenesse into neighbouring regions, and named Provins roses. The country about Provins were part of the Se∣nones, before mentioned. Montereau, a strong towne, and castle at the con∣fluence of the rivers Seine,* 1.41 and Yonne. Chasteau-Thierry, a Bailliage, vpon the Marne; the chiefe towne in Hault Brie. Meaux (Iatinum of Ptolemy, and civitas Melduorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, vpon the Marne. Nere herevnto is Monceaux, a magnificent Palace, built by the Queene-mother, Katherine de Medices. The country about Meaux were the Meldae of Caesar, Strabo, and Ptolemie, the Meldi of Plinie, the Meldui of Antoninus.

FRANCE SPECIAL.* 1.42

HAving vpon the North, Normandy, and part of Picardy; vpon the East, Champaigne, and Brie; and vpon the South, and West, Beausse. The country is plaine for the most part, yet here, and there distinguished with hils, and woods; generally very fruitfull, and pleasant, Gastinois excepted, which part is drie, barren, and ill inhabited. It containeth the Prevoste, or County of Paris, the Duchy of Valois, Heurepoix, & Gastinois. Chiefer townes are Senlis (Silvanectum of Antoninus,)* 1.43 a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, & the chiefe of Valois; seated in a shady, and woody country. The country a∣bout Senlis were the Subanecti of Ptolemie, the Vlbanectes of Plinie, the Silvanectes of Antoninus.* 1.44 Forte-Meillon vpon the river Ourq. Compeigne vpon the riuer Oyse, an ancient seiour of the first French kings, invited tho∣rough the pleasure, and commodity of hunting, which the neighbouring fo∣rests, and woods afford.* 1.45 Beauvois (Caesaromagus of Ptolemy, and civi∣tas Bellovacorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Pairrye vpon the river Losne. The towne is faire, large, and well traded. Le Pais Beauvoisin, or the country of Beauvois, were anciently (but of larger extent) the Bellovaci of Caesar, Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemy, and Antoninus. It is now part of the greater country,* 1.46 and more generall name of Valois. S. Denys, the chiefe towne in the Isle of France, part of the Prevoste of Paris. In the faire Abbey church hereof the French kings lie enterred.* 1.47 Poissy vpon the Seine in the Isle of France. Vpon the Seine nere vnto Poissy standeth S. German, en Laye, one of the royall houses of the French kings. Paris (Lutetia of Cae∣sar,* 1.48 and Strabo, and Lucotecia of Ptolemie,) vpon the Seine, the chiefe Par∣liament, and cittie of the kingdome, and the ordinarie residence of the kings of France, honoured with an Episcopall sea, and with an ancient, & famous

Vniversity, founded by Charles the Great, whose first Professours were Al∣cuinus, and the English. Through so many advantages the citty for great∣nesse, populousnesse, state, and all kinde of magnificence chalengeth now the seconde place in Europe, containing some sixe miles in compasse a∣bout the walles; lying almost in a round forme, and by the Seine di∣vided into La ville, which is the greatest part, situated vpon the right shore of the Seine, beautified chiefelie with the Louvre, the royall palace, and residence of the kings; L'Vniversite vpon a more high, and rising ground vpon the South, and left shore of the riuer, the part de∣dicated to the Muses, containing some 50 Colleges; and La Cite, compre∣hending the Iland of the Seine betwixt these two, the auncient Lutetia of Caesar, (the rest of the towne accrewing since the fixt residence here of the kings) adorned chiefely with the faire, & magnificent Cathedrall Church of Nostre Dame, and the greater Palace, the seat of the Parliament, and courts of Iudicature. Le Parisis, or the country hereof, were the Parisij of Caesar, and Ptolemy,* 1.49 the Parrhisij of Pliny, and Parrisij of Strabo. Corbueil at the confluence of the riuers Seine, and Essone▪ Melun (Melodunum of Caesar,) vpon the Seine,* 1.50 the Bailliage, and chiefe towne in Heurepoix. Not farre off is Fountaine-belle-eau, one of the roiall houses of the kings, named thus from the fresh streames and springs of water, amongst the which it is seated, standing otherwise in a solitary, and barren country, forrest-like, stored cheifely with woods, seruing for hunting. These three lye in Heurepoix. Nemours, the chiefe towne in Gastinois vpon the riuer Loing. The towne is meane,* 1.51 as in a barren soile. Estampes also in Gastinois, in the mid way betwixt Paris, and Orleans.

BEAVSSE.* 1.52

BOunded vpon the East with France Speciall; vpon the North with Nor∣mandie; vpon the West with Bretaigne; & vpon the South with Poictou, Berry, and Nivernois. It is divided into the Higher Beausse, containing Le Pais Chartrain, Perche, Maine, and Aniou; the Middle Beausse, whose parts are Touraine, the Dutchie of Vendosme, the Countie Dunois, and the Countries Blesien, and Tonneres; and the Lower Beausse, containing Orle∣annois, Lorris, and Soulogne. Of these Touraine is extraordinarily fruitfull, pleasant, and happy; as is the whole tract of the Loire. Aniou is more hilly, yet very fruitfull, and no lesse pleasant, affording plentie of white wines, whose hills send out almost infinite streames, and riuers, receaued into the Loire, accounted at some 40 greater besides lesser rivulets. The rest of Be∣ausse is commonly more dry, then the ordinary of France, yet abounding in corne, especially le Pais Chartrain. Chiefer townes here are Montfort l' A∣maulry, a Bailliage, neere vnto France Speciall. Dreux vpon the riuer Eu∣reux; supposed to haue beene thus named from the ancient Druides, the seat of their Parliaments,* 1.53 or sessions for matters of iustice. Chartres (Au∣tricum of Ptolemie, and Carnorum civitas of Antoninus,) vpon the riuer Eureux, a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, and the chiefe towne of le Pais Char∣train. These two lye in Chartrain, (the Carnutes of Caesar, and Strabo, the Carnuti of Plinie, the Carnutae of Ptolemie, and the Carni of Antoni∣nus.)

Nogent le Rotrou, the chiefe of le Perche Govet, or of the Lower Perche.* 1.54 Mortaigne, the chiefe of the Higher Perche. Mans (Vindinum of Ptolemie, and Cenomannorum civitas of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, and the chiefe towne of Maine vpon the rivers Huine, and Sartre. Maine vpon the riuer Maine, naming the Dukes of Maine of the house of Guise, and Lorraine. These two lye in the country of Maine (the Cenoman∣ni of Caesar,* 1.55 Plinie, and Ptolemie. Angiers (Iuliomagus of Ptolemie, & civitas Andicavorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Seneschaussee, the chiefe towne of Aniou; vpon the riuer Sartre. Here flourisheth an Vniver∣sitie, founded by Lewis Duke of Aniou, sonne to Iohn French king. The citty is faire, and of a large circuit, containing some 15 parishes. Saumur seated also in Aniou, & vpon the Loire, a strong towne. Hereof was some∣times governour the learned Philip de Mournay, Lord of Plessis. The an∣cient inhabitants of Aniou were the Andes of Cesar, the Andegavi of Pli∣nie, the Andicani of Ptolemie, the Andicavi of Antoninus. Chinon vpon the river Vigenne,* 1.56 Isle-Bouchard. Palmie. Lochez vpō the riuer Indre. The ca∣stle hereof is one of the strongest places of the kingdome, mounted vpon the top of a steepe,* 1.57 and high rock, environed with deepe ditches. Mont-Ri∣chard vpon the river Chez, inioying a pleasant situation; surrounded with mossie rocks,* 1.58 and sweet smelling meadowes. Tours (Caesarodunum of Ptolemie, and civitas Turonum of Antoninus,) an Archbishops sea, and Bailliage, and the chiefe towne of Touraine; vpon the river Loire. The cit∣ty is rich, faire, and well traded, situated in a most fruitfull, and pleasant coun∣try. Here beguna 1.59 first after Chesne the name of Hugonots, vainely giuen to them of the reformed Religion, as the Disciples of an Apparition, or Spi∣rit, called by the people le Roy Hugon, or king Hugh, supposed by night to haunt the streets; imposed vpon them in regard of their nightly meetings during the time of their restraint,* 1.60 and persecution. Amboise, a pleasant towne vpon the Loire. Londun. These from Chinon lye in Touraine (the Turones of Caesar, Plinie, and Antoninus, the Turupij of Ptolemie.) Blois, a Bailliage, the chiefe of le Pais Blesien; vneuenly seated vpon the Loire. Here for the extraordinary delight, and pleasure of the aire, and neighbou∣ring country, the French kings vse much to reside, with Amboise the ordi∣nary nursery of their children, much resorted vnto for the same cause, and inhabited by the nobilitie. Neere herevnto is the great, and magnificent castle of Chambourg,* 1.61 one of the royall houses of the French kings. Ven∣dosme vpon the Loire;* 1.62 the chiefe towne of the Dutchie of Vendosme. Cha∣steau-dun,* 1.63 the chiefe towne of the countie Dunois, mounted vpon the top of an high hill,* 1.64 neere vnto the confluence of the rivers Loire, & Aigre. Ton∣neres.* 1.65 Lorris: naming the countries Lorris, and Tonneres. Orleans (Ge∣nabum of Caesar,* 1.66 and Strabo, Cenabum of Ptolemie, and civitas Aurelia∣norum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, and a noted Vniversity for the ciuill lawes, founded by Philip le Bel; situated vpon the Loire. The citty is populous, rich, and beautified with faire, and goodly buildings. Here the best French is spoken. The neighbouring vast forrest of Orleans, con∣taineth 12 French miles in length, or 24 English. Iargeau. Clery Nostre Dame. These three lye in Orleannois, noted for excellent wines, (the Au∣reliani of Antoninus, part of the Carnutes of Caesar.) Romorantin vpon the

river Souldre; the chiefe towne in Soulogne. Millanzay in Soulogne.

POICTOV.

HAving vpon the East, Touraine, Berry, and Limousin, vpon the North Bretaigne, and Aniou; vpon the West the Ocean; and vpon the South Engoulmois, and Xaintogne. The country is large, populous, and fruitfull. The people are naturally more rude then the rest of their countrymen; yet subtill, crafty, and very quarelsome, vncivillie given to suits, and contentions in the law. They speake a severall dialect by themselues, much differing from the common French; mixed with many proper words of their own. Chiefer townes here are Beau-moir, a sea-coast towne, and port, nere to Bretaigne. Roche-sur-Ion vpon the river Ion. Talmont vpon the Ocean. Lu∣con, a Bishops sea, and a port of good traficke vpon a navigable arme of the sea. Maillesais, a Bishops sea. Niort vpon the river Seure. S. Maxent. Parte∣nay.* 1.67 Thovars. Mirebeau. Chastelleraud vpon the river Vienne. Poictiers (Au∣gustoritum of Ptolemy, & civitas Pictavorum of Antoninus) vpon the riuer Clin; now a Bishops sea, & Seneschaussee, & the chiefe towne of the coūtry. The city is very large within the wals, but not so well inhabited, enclosing corne fields, meadows, & other wast grounds. Here flourisheth a noted vni∣uersity, cheifely for the ciuill lawes. Of this was sometimes Bishop. S. Hi∣lary, a renowned Champion of the Catholique faith against the Arrian He∣reltickes in the raigne of the Emperour Constantius. Lusignan, vpon the riuer Ion, naming the auncient family of Lusignan sometimes kings of Hierusalem, afterwards of Cyprus by the donation of Richard the first, king of England. Siury vpon the riuer Charente. Roche-chovard, neere vnto the confines of Limousin. Dorat. Bridiers, neere Limousin. Mont-Morillon vpon the riuer Gartempe. Poictou aunciently were the Pictones of Caesar, Strabo, Pliny, and Ptolemy, the Pictaui of Antoninus.

ENGOVLMOIS.* 1.68

BOunded vpon the North with Poictou; vpon the West with Xaintoinge; vpon the South with Perigort; & vpon the East with Limousin. It con∣taineth 24 French leagues in length, & in breadth some. 15. leagues; affording plenty of very excellent, and perfect wines. Chiefer townes are Coignac vpon the riuer Charente. Chasteau-neuf, vpon the Charente, nere to Xain∣toigne,* 1.69 and Poictou. Angolesme (Ciuitas Etolisnensium of Antoni∣nus,) a Bishops sea, Seneschaussee, and the chiefe towne, vpon the river Cha∣rente, and the coing of a spacious plaine, descending in a banke, or moun∣taine, with whose steepe, & headlong rockes (wherewith the wals are almost round environed) and a double trench'd castle towards the plaine, it is strong¦ly fenced, and secured. One of the gates yet beareth the name of Chande from from the Lord Iohn Chandois, sometimes Seneschal of the country vnder the English, by whom it was built. Roche-Foucat vpon the Charente. Villebois. Marevil. Engoulmois anciently were the Etolisnenses of Anto∣ninus. To the accompt hereof Merula addeth le pais d' Aulniz; which is a little country lying betwixt this, and Xaintoinge.

BERRY.* 1.70

BOunded vpon the West, with Touraine, and Poictou; vpon the North with Soulogne, and the riuer Cher; vpon the East with Heurepoix, Ni∣vernois, Bourbonois, and the riuer Faye; and vpon the South with Limou∣sin, and the river Covre. The country is very fruitfull, more especially com∣mended for excellent pasture, and meadow grounds, feeding great plentie of cattell, sent over the kingdome. It affordeth likewise mines of yron. Chiefer townes are Chasteau-roux vpon the riuer Indre. Chatres vpon the Indre, nere Limousin. Chasteau-Meillant. Argenton vpon the riuer Creuse. Issoudun vpon the riuer Theo. Viarron, or Viarzon, most plea∣santly seated amongst woods, vines, and rivers, neere vnto the meetings of the riuers Arnon, Cher, Theo, and Eure. Mehun vpon the riuer Yeure. Bour∣ges (Avaricum of Caesar,* 1.71 Varicum of Ptolemie, and civitas Biturigum of An∣toninus) an Arch-bishops sea, Bailliage, Seige Presidiall, and a noted Vni∣versitie more especially for the civil laws, founded by king Lewis is the Ninth, perfected by Charles, Duke of Berry, brother to Lewis the Eleaventh, the chiefe towne of the country; situated in a low flat amongst deepe impassi∣ble bogs, and marishes, and the rivers of Yeure, Auron, Aurette, and Molon. The citty is large, rich, and of great state, strong in regard of its situation, and artificial meanes of fortification, a sure fastnesse, and the best hold of king Charles the seaventh in his hard warres against the English.* 1.72 Dun-le-roy vpon the riuer Auron. Mont-Faulcon. Sancerre, a strong towne, situated vpon the top of an high hill, vnder the which runneth the riuer Loire, me∣morable in the late ciuill warres for a desperate, and long siege; (holding for the Protestants) in the raigne of Charles the ninth. Concressaut vpon the ri∣ver Sauldre. The castle hereof is very strong, and magnificently built. Ber∣ry anciently were the Bituriges of Caesar, the Bituriges Cubi of Strabo, Plinie, and Ptolemie, the Biturices of Antoninus.

BOVRBONOIS.* 1.73

HAving vpon the West, Berry; vpon the North, Nivernois; vpon the East, the Dukedome of Burgundie; and vpon the South, Auvergne. Townes here of better note are Moulins,* 1.74 the Bailliage, and the chiefe of the country vpon the riuer Allier; esteemed the center, or middle of France. Bourbon l' Archambaud, naming the country, seated vpon the Loire in a deepe hollow bottome, surrounded with hils; in regard of the hot medici∣nable bathes thereof much resorted vnto from all the parts of France. Bour∣bonois were the Boij of Plinie, following out of Germany the Helvetians in their warres against the Romanes, and after their overthrow planted by Cae∣sar in these parts (belonging then to the Hedui,) at the request hereof.

FOREST.* 1.75

BOunded with Bourbonois vpon the North; vpon the West with Au∣vergne; vpon the South with Velay, part of Languedoc; and vpon the

East with Beau-iolois. The country is large, and populous, but not so fruit∣full; hilly, and mountainous, covered with shady woods, chiefly of firres. Chiefer townes here are Feurs (Forum Segusianorum of Ptolemy,)* 1.76 situa∣ted vpon the Loire, and giuing the name to the country. Mombrison, the chiefe towne,* 1.77 seated vpon the same riuer. S. Gaulmier. S. Estienne de Furian, vpon the Loire, neerer to the head thereof. Forest more anciently were the Segutiani of Caesar, the Segusiani of Strabo, and Ptolemy, the Secusiani of Plinie; clients in the time of Caesar to the Hedui.

BEAVIOLOIS.* 1.78

LYing betwixt Forest, and Lionois, & named thus from the castle of Beau∣iou, pleasantly seated (as the name importeth) vpon the brow of a rising mountaine, the onely place here of note. Beau-jolois, and Forest are by Me∣rula accompted within Bourbonois; by Chesne in Lionois. They belong to the resort, or Seneschaussee of Lions.

LIONOIS.* 1.79

HAving Beau-iolois, Forest, & Auvergne vpon the West; vpon the North Charrolois; vpon the East la Bresse, part sometimes of Savoy; and vpon the South Daulphinie, and Languedoc. The country is plaine, and very fruitfull,* 1.80 and pleasant. Chiefer townes are Mascon (Castrum Matisconense of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, giving the name to the part of the country, called from hence le pais Masconnois; situated vpon the Soasne. Lyon (Lugdunum of Caesar, Strabo, Pliny, and Ptolemy, and civitas Lugdunensis of Antoninus in his catalogue of the citties,* 1.81 and provinces of Gaule, then a famous Romance colony, naming the province Lugdunensis, founded by L. Munatius Plancus, governour of the Province) now an Arch-bishops sea, & a Seneschaussee, seated at the confluence of the rivers Soasne, and the Rhosne. It hath alwaies held the second place amongst the citties of Gaule, and France, through its commodious situation vpon the Rhosne & Soasne, and neighbourhood to the Dutch, and Italians, become at this day the most populous, rich, and flourishing Empory of the kingdome, beautified with faire, and stately buildings, and honoured with an ancient Vniversitie for the Canon, and Civill lawes. Lionois was anciently part of the Hedui after Ptolemie; otherwise of the Segusiani according to Strabo, & Plinie, clients to the Hedui.

AVVERGNE.* 1.82

HAving vpon the East, Forrest, and Lionois; vpon the North, Berry, and Bourbonois; vpon the West, Limousin, Perigort, and Quercy; and vpon the South, Velay, and Gevaudan, parts of Languedoc. It is divided into the Lower Auvergne,* 1.83 or Limaigne, and the Higher Auvergne. Limaigne, or the Lower Auvergne is extraordinarily fruitfull, and happy. The other is wholy mountainous, dry, rockie, and barren. Chiefer townes in Limaigne are Mont-Pensier, whereof are named the Dukes of Mont-Pensier. Rions,

the Seneschaussee of Limaigne. Mont-Ferrant. Clermont, a Bishops sea, and the chiefe towne, situated amongst brooks, & rivulets, descending from the neighbouring mountaines of the Higher Auvergne. At Gergoie, a neighbouring village, sometimes stood the citty Gergovia of Caesar, and Strabo, civitas Arvernorum of Antoninus. In the Higher Auvergne S. Flour,* 1.84 a Bishops sea, and the chiefe towne of the division, seated vpon the top of a steepe, and high rocke. Aurillac, a Seneschaussee vpon the river Iourdain, defended with a strong Castle, standing vpon an high rocke. Beauregarde, another Seneschaussee, vpon the river Gardon. Limaigne, or the Seneschaussee of Rions, is of the resort of the Parliament of Paris. The Seneschaussees of the Higher Auvergne belong to the Parliament of Bour∣deaux. The more remarkeable mountainous tops of the Higher Auvergne are le Poye de Dome, not farre from Clermont, yeelding plenty of most ex∣cellent medicinable Simples: Les Montaignes de Cantal in regard of their height, couered all the yeare long with snowe: Le Mont de Come, shaded with woods, and trees, and affording good pasturages: and Le Mont d' Or, the mother of the great riuer Dordonne, and of sundry medicinable bathes both of hot, and cold waters, much resorted vnto from all parts by sicke, & diseased persons. Both the Auvergnes with Nivernois were the Arverni of Livie, Caesar, Ptolemie, Strabo, Plinie, and Antoninus.

THE PARLIAMENT OF BOVRDEAVX.

COntaining the countries of Limousin, Perigort, and Guienne, with Al∣bret, Agennois, and Condommois, parts of Gascoigne.

LIMOVSIN.* 1.85

BOunded vpon the South, & South-East with Bourbonois, vpon the North and North East, with Berry, vpon the North-West, with Poictou, and vp∣on the West, and South-West, with Perigort. The country is hilly, mountai∣nous, healthie, inioying a free, and pure ayre, but not so fruitfull. The inha∣bitants are a sober, and wise people, painefull, frugall, and very moderate in their diet, vnlesse for bread, whereof they are such devourers, that they are growne into a Proverbe. It is divided into the Higher, and the Lower Li∣mousin, called otherwise La Marche de Limousin, which is the more hilly, & asperous part towards Auvergne. Chiefer townes are Soubsterraine vpon the riuer Le Grande Creuse, neere vnto the confines of Berry. Dorat. Con∣foulat:* 1.86 both of them vpon the river Vienne. Limoges (Ratiastum of Ptole∣mie, and civitas Lemavicum of Antoninus) a Bishops sea, and the Senes∣chaussee, and chiefe towne; situated vpon the river Vienne. The citty is ve∣ry populous for the bignesse, rich, and well gouerned, inhabited by an indu∣strious people, enimies of slough, & not enduring idle persons, but constrai∣ning all to work; for this cause named by the French, the prison of beggers. In a solitary place not farre from hence is the Abbey of Grand-mont, na∣ming the Religious order thus called. These hitherto lye in the Higher Li∣mousin. In the Lower Limousin are Vzarche amongst mountaines vp∣on

the river, or torrent Vezere, with whose fierce, and violent streames it is round incompassed, strong, for this cause, and by artificiall meanes, occasio∣ning the French Proverbe, Qui a maison a Vzerche, a chasteau en Limousin. Tullez, a Bishops sea. Brive la Gaillard. Limousin anciently were the Le∣movices of Caesar, Strabo, and Plinie, the Limvici of Ptolemie, and the Le∣mavici of Antoninus.

PERIGORT.* 1.87

HAving vpon the North, Limousin; vpon the East, Auvergne, & Quer∣cy; vpon the South, Gascoigne; and vpon the West, Xaintoigne, part of Guienne. The country is like to Limousin, drie, rockie, and mountainous, stucke with woods, and trees of all sorts, especially of Chesnuts. The aire is very pure, and temperate, in regard whereof the people here, as in Limou∣sin,* 1.88 are very healthie, and vsually liue long. Cheifer townes are Perigueux (Vessuna of Ptolemy, and Ciuitas Petrogoriorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, a Seneschaussee, and the best towne in a pleasant vallie, environed with viny downes; diuided into two townes, distant some 100 paces asunder, whereof the part, wherein the Bishop ordinarily resideth, retaineth still the name of Vesune. Here remaineth yet sundry markes of its Roman greatnes, amongst others the vast ruines of an Amphi-theater. Sarlat, a Bishops sea. Bregerat vpon the riuer Dordonne. Nontron, defended with a strong castle. Marsac. Here springeth a well, which ebbeth, and floweth with the riuer of Bourdeaux. Perigort was aunciently the Petrocorij of Caesar, Strabo, and Ptolemy, the Petrogori of Pliny, and the Petrogorij of Antoninus.

GVIENNE.

THis (as hath beene before related) is the corrupt word of Aquitania. During the command of the English, the Dukedome, or generall name hereof, comprehended all Gascoigne, Rovergne, Quercy, Perigort, Limousin, Engoulmois, and Poictiers, with the foure Seneschaussees of Xainctes, Bour∣deaux, Basatz, and Baionne. It now only containeth these foure last Senes∣chaussees; the rest being excluded from the name, and account hereof, since their revolt from vnder the English goverment, and incorporation to the crowne of France. The bounds now are vpon the North Poictou; vpon the South, the Pyrenaean Mountaines, and Spaine; vpon the West, the Ocean, taken betwixt Spaine, and Poictou; and vpon the East, Limousin, Engoul∣mois, Quercy, and Gascoigne. It comprehendeth the many lesser countries of Rochelois, and Xaintoigne, Le Marquisate de Fronsadez, Le Pais entre les deux Mers, Bourdelois, Le Pais de Medoc, Bucqs, Le Pais Lapourd, Les Landes, and Bazadois, divided amongst the foure Seneschaussees before mentioned. The part towards the Pyrenaean Mountaines is cold, mountainous and bar∣ren, especially for wines. Betwixt Bourdeaux, and Baionne, where lie Les Landes, and Le Pais de Bucqs, the country is sandie, desert, and almost fruit∣lesse. The like affected are the parts betwixt Bourdeaux, and the mouth of the river Gironde along the left shore thereof, sauing that in steed of dry san∣die plaines the wastes are here taken vp with waters, and deepe vnpassable

fennes, and marishes. The more fruitful are Xaintoigne, especially for corne; generally all the inland country; extraordinarily aboue the rest Le Pais en∣tre les Deux Mers. The inhabitants are vsually tall of stature, strong, ac∣tiue, generous, free, haters of basenesse, and servitude, and well practised in armes.* 1.89 Townes of better note are Rochelle, (Santonum Portus of Ptolemy) the Bailliage of the country, named from hence Le Rochelois; a noted Port, seated vpon the Westerne Ocean, and amongst deepe marishes towards the land. The towne is exceeding strong, as well in regard of this situation, as of the many platformes, bulwarkes, and curious defences, the iealous inha∣bitants of later times haue raised; famous for a miraculous nine months siege in the yeares 1572, & 1573, which it sustained against Charles the ninth, and the whole power of France. It hath still held for them of the reformed Religion, their surest retrait in time of warre, by ancient exemptions gouer∣ned by its owne magistrates in the manner of a free state. Rochelois, or the country of Rochelle is by Merula accounted within Xaintoigne. Sainctes (Mediolanium of Ptolemie,* 1.90 Mediolanum of Strabo, and civitas Santonum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and the Seneschaussee, and chiefe towne of Xaintoigne; vpon the riuer Charente. S. Iean d' Angely vpon the riuer Bou∣tonne. Marans, a little Port, at that mouth of the riuer in a marishy situation. Pons vpon the riuer Seugne. Blaye, a towne, a castle vpon the Gironde, held by a garrison, commanding the riuer, and passage vnto Bourdeaux. Here the English ships going for Bourdeaux through an ancient iealousie of the French are to vnlade their Ordnance.* 1.91 Bourg sur mer vpon the Dordonne, surnamed thus from the widenesse of the riuer, containing here some two miles ouer. Retraite vpon the Dordonne neere vnto the confluence there∣of, and of the Garonne. The townes hitherto lye in Xaintoigne, the Santo∣nes of Caesar, Strabo, Plinie, Ptolemie, and Antoninus. Fronsac, a strong towne, vpon the Dordonne in the Marquisate of Fronsadez. Libourne at the meetings of the Dordonne, and the Garonne. Here the Garonne, and Dordonne loose their names in the Gironde, or riuer of Bourdeaux. S. Ma∣cier. These two last lie in the country Entre les Deux Mers, named thus from its situation betwixt the two wide,* 1.92 & great riuers of the Dordonne, & Garonne, Bourdeaux (Burdegala of Strabo, & Ptolemie, & civits Burdegalē∣sium of Antoninus,) now an Archbishops sea, & the Parliament, and chiefe citty of Guienne, situated amongst marishes vpon the left shore of the Ga∣ronne. The citty is very large, containing about a third part of Paris, beau∣tified with faire, and goodly buildings, populous, and rich, one of the most flourishing Empories of the kingdome, the staple for Gascoigne wines (well knowne vnto the English, and Dutch Marchants,) and honoured with an Vniversitie, founded by king Lewis the eleauenth. Esparre vpon the Gironde. These two lye in Bourdelois, anciently the Burdegalenses of Antoninus, the Bituriges Iosci of Strabo, Bituriges Vbisci of Plinie, and the Bituriges Vi∣pisci of Ptolemy, surnamed thus to note their distinction from the Bituriges Cubi, inhabiting sometimes Berry. Soulac, (Solacus vicus of Antoninus,) seated at the mouth of the Gironde in the country of Medoc; which is the wedge of land, lying betwixt the Gironde, or riuer of Bourdeaux vpon the North thereof, and the Ocean. More Southwards along the Sea-coast be∣twixt Le Pais de Medoc, & Baionne lyeth the principality of Bucqs, a con∣try

miserably poore, and barren; affording onely plenty of oily woods, and of pitch, and rosen, weekely convaied from hence to Bourdeaux. Here the river Leria is receaued into the Ocean, thought to be Sygmanus of Pto∣lemy. The townes from Fronsac hither belong to the Seneschaussee of Bourdeaux.* 1.93 Baionne neerer Spaine vpon the same sea coast, a Bishops sea, and a noted Port at the confluence of the riuers Adour, & Graue some foure miles from the maine Ocean; the chiefe towne of Le Pais Lapourd. The towne is strongly fenced in regard of its neighbourhood vnto Spaine. S. Iehan de Luz at the foot of the Pyrenaean mountaines,* 1.94 and the confines of Guipuscoa. Betwixt this towne, and Fuentarabia the little riuer Iton fal∣leth into the Ocean; after Chesne the bounds of France, and Spaine. Be∣twixt Baionne, and this riuer, or Spaine, the Basquish is spoken, common herevnto, and to the Biscains, and inhabitants of Guipuscoa. D' Acqs (Aquae Augustae of Ptolemy,* 1.95 civitas Aquensium of Antoninus, and the Aquitani of Plinie, giuing the name to the Province, Aquitania,) now a Bishops sea, and a Seneschaussee. The town is strongly fortified, frontiring vpon Spain. The townes from Baionne hither lye in the Seneschaussee, and country of Lapourd, with Les Landes, the Lapurdenses of Sidonius, part of the Tarbel∣li of Strabo, and of the Tarbeli of Antoninus; the part excepted betwixt Bajonne, and Spaine, belonging to the Cantabri. Les Landes before menti∣oned is the sandie desert country, which lieth East of Le Pais de Bucqs be∣twixt Baionne, and Bourdeaux. Ayre (civitas Atyrensium of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea. The ancient inhabitants hereabouts were the Atyrenses of Antoninus. Basats, neere the confines of Gascoigne (Cossium of Ptole∣my,* 1.96 and civitas Vasatum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, & the Seneschaussee and chiefe towne of Bazadois. These two lye in the country of Bazadois, anciently the Vassarij of Ptolemie, the Vassei of Plinie, and the Vasates of Antoninus.

GASCOIGNE.* 1.97

HAving Guienne, vpon the West; vpon the South, the Pyrenaean Moun∣taines; vpon the East, the river Garonne, and Languedoc; and vpon the North, Perigort, and Quercy. It comprehendeth the lesser districts of Agen∣nois, Condomois, Albret, Armaignac, Cominges, Bigorre, Foix, & Les Comtes d' Isle, de Gaure, and d' Estrac. The country yeeldeth plenty of most excel∣lent wines; especially Agennois, and the tract of the Garonne. The townes here of better note are Agen (Aginum of Ptolemie,* 1.98 and civitas Agennen∣sium of Antoninus,) now a Bishops sea, and Seneschaussee; vpon the Ga∣ronne in a most firtill, and pleasant country. The towne is populous, rich, and well traded; the chiefest in Gascoigne. Condom, a Bishops sea, and Seneschaussee, vpon the river Baise. Agennois, and Condomois, or the countries of Agen, and Condom were the Nitiobriges of Caesar, Stra∣bo, and Ptolemie. Nerac, the chiefe towne of Albret; vpon the river Baise. Lactoure (civitas Lastoracium of Antoninus) a Bishops sea,* 1.99 and the Senes∣chaussee for Armaignac. The towne is strong, the chiefe fortresse of the kingdome on this side towards Spaine; seated vpon the side of an high hill of very difficult accesse, admitting one only passage, & fenced with a triple

wall, and with bulwarks, platformes, and an impregnable castle, standing vpon the top of an high hill without reach of canon.* 1.100 Auchs (Augusta of Ptolemy, and ciuitas Ausciorum of Antoninus, the Metropolis, or chiefe towne of the Province of Novempopulania,) now an Arch-bishops sea vpon the river Gez. These two lie in Armaignac, the Auscij of Strabo, Ptolemy, and Antoninus, and the Ausci of Pliny, and Mela. Tarbe (civitas Tursaubica Tralugorra of Antoninus,* 1.101) a Bishops sea, and the Seneschaussee, and cheife towne of Begorre; vpon the riuer Adour. Baigneres, where are hot medicinable bathes. Lourde. These three are in Begorre, the Bigerrones of Caesar, the Begerri of Pliny. Coserans (Ciuitas Consantanorum of An∣toninus) a Bishops sea, situated nere vnto the Pyrenaean Mountaines. The country hereabouts were the Consoranni of Pliny, the Consantani of An∣toninus.* 1.102 S. Beat. S. Bernard (Ciuitas Conuenarum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and the cheife towne of Cominges. S. Fregeou. These 4 lie in the Higher, or more mountainous Cominges. Lombez, a Bishops sea, enioying a fruitfull, and pleasant situation. Samathan. Muret, vpon the riuer Ga∣ronne. These stand in the Lower Cominges. Cominges aunciently were the Convenae of Pliny, and Antoninus. Mirande, the chiefe towne of the Counte d' Estrac.* 1.103 Beaumont, a Senechaussee, and the chiefe towne of the County of Gaure. Grenade vpon the Garonne. Gimont. These three lie in the county of Gavre. L' Isle de Iourdaine in the County d' Isle, Reux, a Bishops sea, at the foot of the Pyrenaean mountaines, and vpon the Ga∣ronne, nere vnto the head thereof. Caseres, a Bishops sea, vpon the Garon∣ne.* 1.104 Pamieres, a Bishops sea, vpon the rivers Lagiere, and Lets. Foix, vpon the river Lagiere, the chiefe towne of the country of Foix. Mirepoix, a Bi∣shops sea. The townes hitherto from Rieux, lie in the country of Foix, an∣ciently the Flussates of Caesar, the Elusates of Pliny. Of these Agennois, and Condomois are of the resort of Bourdeaux; the other countries belong vnto the Parliament of Tholouse. Scatered in this province of Gascoigne, but more chiefly in Begorre, and in the Principality of Bearn, liue a wretched sort of people, called les Capots, and Gahets, in regard of their more vglie, and loa∣thed filthinesse detested, and shunned of all men; forced to liue apart by themselues, and not to communicate with others. They are held to be infe∣ctious, and leprous persons, hauing all most noysome, and stinking breathes, and in their faces, carriages, and actions such monstrous, and vnusuall de∣formities, as if they made a baser, and different rancke from other men. They are commonly Carpenters, or other base Mechanickes, earning their bread by day-labour, not suffered to inherite any lands, and but onely their curse, and miserie, which constantly they transmit to succession. Some faine them to be descended from the leprous Iehezi, servant to the Prophet Eli∣shah; others maliciously from the Albigenses.

THE PARLIAMENT OF THOLOVSE.

COntaining Quercy, Rovergne, and Languedoc, with the parts of the Gas∣coigne, already described.

QVERCY.* 1.105

ENcompassed with Agennois, Perigort, Auvergne, Rovergne, and Li∣mousin. The country is hilly, but populous, and fruitfull; especially for corne.* 1.106 Chiefer townes are Cahors (Dueona of Ptolemy, and civitas Ca∣dorcorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and the Seneschaussee for the coun∣try; vpon the river Loth. The towne is great, strong, and well traded, whereof the Bishop is Lord both Spirituall, and Temporall. Castel-Sarasin, a strong towne vpon the Garonne. Moisac vpon the riuer Tarn; enioying a fruitfull,* 1.107 and pleasant seat. Montauban, a Bishops sea, vpon the top of an high hill, vnder which runneth the riuer Tarn; the Seige Presidiall of the country. Lanzette. Soulac vpon the riuer Dordonne. Quercy anciently were the Cadurci of Caesar, Strabo, Plinie, and Ptolemie, the Cadorci of Anto∣ninus.

ROVERGNE.* 1.108

HAving Quercy vpon the East; and vpon the other sides Auvergne, and Languedoc. The country is little, mountainous, and not much to be commended for the goodnes, and firtilitie of the soile. Chiefer townes here are Rhodes (Segodunum of Ptolemy,* 1.109 and civitas Rotenorum of An∣toninus,) a Bishops sea, and the Seneschaussee, & chiefe towne of the coun∣try; vpon the Tarn. Ville-Franche▪ Vabres, a Bishops sea. Rovergne an∣ciently were the Rutheni of Caesar, & Pliny, the Ruteni of Strabo, the Rhu∣tani of Ptolemie, and the Roteni of Antoninus.

LANGVEDOC.* 1.110

HAving Rovergne, Auvergne, and Forest vpon the North; vpon the North-west, Quercy; vpon the West, Gascoigne; vpon the South, the Pyrenaean Mountaines, and the Sea Mediterranean; and vpon the East Pro∣vençe, and Daulphinie. Merula divideth it into Le Pais Albigeois, Gevaul∣dan, Velay, Vivaretz, and the more proper Languedoc. The country is ge∣nerally very fruitfull, and happy, (the mountainous parts, neighbouring to Auvergne, excepted) besides those ordinary of France, yeelding plenty of Oile, Oliues, Rasins, Figs, Orenges, and other fruits, growing in hotter cli∣mates; proper onely herevnto, and Provençe. Chiefer townes here are Alby (civitas Albigensium of Antoninus,* 1.111) a Bishops sea, and the chiefe towne of Albigeois, vpon the riuer Tarn. Here beganne first the name of those of the Reformed religion; called from hence the Albigenses. Men∣de (civitas Gabalum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and the chiefe of Gevau∣dan. Gevaudan was anciently the Gabales of Caesar, Strabo, Pliny, and An∣toninus,* 1.112 and the Tabali of Ptolemy. Le Puy (Aeria of Pliny, and civitas Vellaunorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, situated vpon an high hill, or mountaine, occasioning the name; the chiefe towne in Velay, anciently the Velauni of Ptolemy, the Vellauni of Antoninus, and the Vellaunij of Stra∣bo.* 1.113 Viviers (Alba Helvorum of Pliny, Albaugusta of Ptolemy, and civi∣tas

Vivario of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and the chiefe towne of Vivaretz; vpon the riuer Rhosne.* 1.114 Le Pont-S-Esprit, likewise vpon the Rhosne, and in Vivaretz. Vivaretz anciently were the Helvij of Caesar, the Helvi of Plinie, the Elycoci of Ptolemie; a countrie wholie mountainous, as is Gevaudan.* 1.115 Tolouse (Tolosa of Caesar, Strabo, Ptolemie, and Antoninus, then a famous Romane Colonie,) now an Archbishops sea, a Parliament, and a flourishing Vniversity, the chiefe cittie in Langue∣doc, and one of the most populous, and greatest in France; seated in a plentifull, and rich country, and vpon the riuer Garonne. From hence was nameda 1.116, the Latine Proverbe (Aurum (habet) Tolosanum,) apply∣ed to those, who had fallen into any suddaine, and great misfortune, occasi∣oned from a bad destinie beleeued still to attend the fatall treasure, lock'd vp in the Temples hereof, held alwaies vnfortunate to the owners, being the sacrilegious spoiles of Delphos, and of other Graecian Temples, brought hither by the Tectosages, part of the Gaules, forraging Greece vnder the se∣cond Brennus; experienced in the calamitie of Q. Servilius Caepio, Con∣sull of the Romans shortly after his surprisall, and pillaging hereof slaine with his whole army by the Cimbri. The country about Tolouse were the Tectosages of Strabo, Plinie, Mela, and Ptolemie, the Tolosates of Antoni∣nus,* 1.117 part of the Volcae. S. Papoul, a Bishops sea. Aleth, a Bishops sea, vpon the river Aude. Carcassone (Carcasum of Plinie, and Carcaso of Ptole∣my,) a Bishops sea, and Seneschaussee vpon the Aude, divided by the river into two townes La Cite, and Carcassonne. The inhabitants speake a corrupt French, mixed with the Spanish through their neighbourhood to that nati∣on.* 1.118 Narbonne (Narbo of Caesar, Narbo Martius of Plinie, and Mela, Nar∣bon Colonia of Ptolemie, Narbona of Suetonius, Eutropius, and Am. Mar∣cellinus, and civitas Narbonensium of Antoninus, then a great, and famous Roman Colonie, planted by Quinctus Martius, from whom it tooke the surname, and M. Porcius Cato, the chiefe citty of Gaule, giuing the name to the Province Narbonensis, and the seat of the Roman Proconsuls.) It is now an Archbishops sea, and a strong towne of warre, opposing the Land of Russeillon, and Catalonia in Spaine; seated at the mouth of the riuer Aude. The country about Narbonne were the Atacini of Mela; named thus from the riuer Atax,* 1.119 now the Aude. Beziers (Betirae of Ptolemy, Biltera of Strabo, Blitera of Plinie, Bliterae of Mela, & civitas Beterrensium of An∣toninus, a Colonie thē of the Septumani, or of the Roman souldiers of the 7 Legiō,* 1.120) now a Bishops sea, situated vpō the river Orbe. S. Pont de Tonnieres, a Bishops sea. Agde (Agatha of Strabo, Plinie, and Mela, Agathopolis of Ptolemie, and civitas Agatensium of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and a well frequented Port, at the mouth of riuer Erhaud, a colonie sometimes of the Greekes Phocenses of Massilia. Lodesve (Lutava castrum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea vpon the riuer Orbe.* 1.121 Mont-Pellier, a Bishops sea, and a noted Vniuersity for the study of Physick, the chiefest for this Profession in France, seated (as the name importeth) vpon a high hill, vnder which runneth the riuer Lez, distant about 10 miles from the Ocean, in a most healthy, pleasant, and fruitfull country, abounding with very excellent, and perfect wines, and medicinable Simples.* 1.122 Nismes (Nemausus of Strabo, and Mela, Ne∣mausum of Pliny, and Ptolemy, and Ciuitas Nemausensium of Antoninus,

a colony of the Romans, & the chiefe town of the Arecomici) now a Bishpos sea, and a petty Vniversity; seated in a pleasant, and happy country, flou∣rishing with vines, oliues, and fig-trees, and with sundry sort of sweet smel∣ling plants & flowers. Vsetz (Ciuitas Vsetiensis of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea. The Diocese, or country hereof, and of Nismes, Mont-pellier, and Beziers were the Arecomici of Caesar, Strabo, Pliny, and Mela, the Are∣comij of Ptolemy, with the Tectosages, parts of the Volcae of Strabo, Pliny, and Ptolemy, the Volgi of Caesar. Beaucaire, a Seneschaussee, vpon the riuer Rhosne; frontiring vpon Provenaee.

THE PARLIAMENT OF AIX.

COntaining onely the Earledome of Provençe.

PROVENÇE.* 1.123

BOunded vpon the West with Languedoc, and the riuer Rhosne; vpon the South with the sea Mediterranean; vpon the East with the Alpes, and the riuer Varo; and vpon the North, with Daulphinie. The country is rather hilly, then either plaine, or mountainous, generally very pleasant, fruitfull, & happy; of the like qualitie with Languedoc. Chiefer townes here are Aurenge (Arusio of Strabo,* 1.124 Arausio of Pliny, and Mela, Colonia Arausi∣orum of Ptolemy, and civitas Arausinorum of Antoninus, a Roman colonie of the Secundani, or souldiers of the second Legion,) now a Bishops sea, and Principality, seated vpon the river Meine. The Lords, or Princes hereof, governe in manner of Free states, quit from all fief, and homage to the Earles of Provençe by Earle Reiner, who sold this right to Prince Lewis de Chalon, continued afterwardes to succession. Philibert the last Prince of Aurenge of the house of Chalon, slaine at the siege of Florence in the raigne of the Emperour Charles the fift, deceasing without heires, the inhe∣ritance hereof descended vpon Renate, Earle of Nassau, son to Henry Earle of Nassau, and of Claude, sister to Philibert; in which familie it hath ever since remained. It is now possessed by the illustrious prince, Henry, Earle of Nassau, state-holder, and governour of the forces of the vnited Provinces of Netherland; Philip of Nassau, the late Prince, descended from his elder brother,* 1.125 and Maurice deceasing without issue. Avignon (Avenio of Stra∣bo, Pliny, and Mela, Colonia Aveniorum of Ptolemy, and civitas Avenico∣rum of Antoninus,) an Archbishops sea, & an Vniversitie vpon the Rhosne; on both sides of the riuer. The towne is rich, faire, & flourishing, belonging to the Popes, remarkeable for 7 times 7 singularities, 7 palaces, 7 gates, 7 parishes, 7 Colleges of the Liberall Arts, 7 Hospitals, 7 Nunneries, and 7 Convents of Friers. Hither in the yeare 1303 Pope Clement the fift remo∣ved the Papall sea; after 74 yeares continuance in the yeare 1377, brought backe againe to Rome by Pope Gregory the Eleaventh.* 1.126 Cavaillon (Cabel∣lio of Plinie, Cabalio of Strabo, Cabelliorum Colonia of Ptolemy, and ci∣vitas Cabellicorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea vpon the river Durance. The country about Cavaillon, Aurenge, and Avignon, with Grenoble in

Daulphinie were the Cavares of Strabo, Pliny, & Mela, the Cavari of Pto∣lemie.* 1.127 Carpentras (Carpentoracte of Ptolemy, and civitas Carpentora∣ctensium of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea. Betwixt this towne, and Cavaillon lyeth the vallie, and towne of Val-cluse, begirt with hils, and rockes, whence issue out most sweet, and cleare streames; whither for the exceeding plea∣sure, and still solitarinesse thereof, the famous Petrarch vsed to retire, when he would devote himselfe to his Philosophicall studies, & meditations. Ta∣rascon (Tarascon of Strabo, and Tarascum of Ptolemy,) a Bishops sea vp∣on the riuer Rhosne, opposite to Beaucaire. Vaison (Vasio of Pliny, and Mela, and civitas Vasionensium of Antoninus.) The country about Vaison were the Vocontij of Strabo, Plinie, Ptolemie, and Mela. These 4 townes lie in the country of Avignon, exempt from the jurisdiction of the French kings;* 1.128 appertaining to the Popes Arles (Arelate of Pliny, & Mela, Arelatae of Strabo, Arelatum colonia of Ptolemy, & civitas Arelatensiū of Antoninus, then a rich colonie of the Sextani, or Roman souldiers of the 6 Legion) now an Archbishops sea vpon the Rhosne in a lowe, and marishie situation. This was sometimes the royall seat, or chiefe residence of the later kings of Bur∣gundie, from hence named ordinarily in histories the kings of Arles. Neere herevnto, but on the other side of the riuer, beginneth the deepe chanell, or dreane, called by Ptolemie Fossae Marianae, by the French Comargue, or Aigues Mortes,* 1.129 drawne from the Rhosne vnto the Ocean by the Roman Consul C. Marius for the more easie convaiance of victualls vnto his camp, during his warres in Gaule against the Teutones. Aix (Aquae Calidae, or Sextiae of Strabo,* 1.130 Aquae Sextiae of Plinie, Ptolemie, and Florus, and civitas Aquensium of Antoninus, a Roman Colonie, the station of their 25 Legion, and the Metropolis, or chiefe citty of Narbonensis secunda, named thus from the hot bathes thereof, and from the Consul C. Sextius, the conque∣rour of the Salyi, by whom it was founded,) now an Archbishops sea, and the Parliament, & chiefe citty of the Province, situated vpon the riuer Rhos∣ne. Glandeves (Glanum of Plinie, and Ptolemie, Glanon of Mela, and civi∣tos Clannatena of Antoninus,* 1.131 seated amongst the sea coast Alpes,) now a Bishops sea vpon the river Goremp. The country about Clandeves, and of Aix, Arles, and Tarascon were the Salyi of Plinie, and Florus, the Salies of Strabo, the Salvij of Livie, and the Salices of Ptolemie, the first people of the Gaules beyond the Alpes, with whom the Romans had warre; occasio∣ned through their iniuries, and difference with the neighbouring Massilians drawing on the warres, and conquest of the rest of Gaule. S. Gillis vpon the Comargue.* 1.132 Apt (Apta Iulia of Plinie, and civitas Abtensium of Antoni∣nus,) a Bishops sea vpon the riuer Colao. The country hereabouts were the Vulgientes of Plinie, the Abtenses of Antoninus. Amongst the Moun∣taines betwixt this, and the riuer Durance, lye the little townes of Merindol and Chabrieres, memorable for a bloodie massacre made of the poore inha∣bitants thereof, murthered, & put to death in the raigne of Francis the first, French king;* 1.133 certaine scattered remainders of the Albigenses. Ries (civitas Retensium of Antoninus) a Bishops sea. Marseilles (Massilia of Livie, Cae∣sar, and Plinie, a Greeke citty, and colonie, anciently confederate with the Romans, founded by the banished Phocenses in the 45 Olympiade, and raigne of Tarquin, surnamed the Proud, king of the Romans,) now a Bi∣shops

sea, and a great, and noted Port vpon the sea Mediterranean. In the Cathedrall Church hereof they shew the supposed head of Lazarus, whom Christ raised from the dead, whom they accounted their first Bishop. The hilly countrie hereabouts were the Albici of Caesar. Betwixt Marseilles, & Arles, or the more Easterne branch of the Rhosne lyeth for a great space of land (for sundry townes are seated within it) the part of the country, named La Craux,* 1.134 by Strabo, and Plinie Campus Lapideus, & Campi Lapidei, & by Mela Littus Lapideum, called thus frō the innumerable multitude of stones, wherewith after a strange manner it seemeth all strawed ouer. The ancients (as Mela relateth) fained this to be the place, where Hercules fought with Albion, and Bergion, sonnes of Neptune, whom, when other weapons fai∣led, his father Iupiter should relieue with a showre of stones, whose remain∣ders these should be.* 1.135 Toulon (Tauroentium of Ptolemy, and Taurentium of Strabo,) vpon the Mediterranean, a Bishops sea, and a well frequented Port. Feriuls (Forum Iulium of Strabo,* 1.136 Plinie, and Ptolemie, Forum Iulij of Me∣la, and civitas Foro Iuliensium of Antoninus, founded by the Massilians, and made afterwards a Colonie of the Romans) vpon the Mediterranean, a Bi∣shops sea.* 1.137 Antibe (Antipolis of Strabo, Plinie, and Ptolemie, and civitas Antipolitana of Antoninus,) a sea-coast towne vpon the Mediterranean neere vnto the riuer Varo, and the borders of Italy. The country hereabouts were the Deciates of Plinie, and Deciatij of Ptolemie. La Grace, a Bishops sea,* 1.138 within the continent. S. Paul de Vençes (civitas Venciensium of Anto∣ninus,) a Bishops sea. Senas (Civitas Saniciensium, and Sanicisio of Antoni∣nus) a Bishops sea. Digne (Dinia of Ptolemie, and civitas Diniensium of Antoni••us,) a Bishops sea. The country hereof were the Sentij of Ptolemy. Cisteron (civitas Segesterorum of Antoninus,* 1.139) a Bishops sea, and Senes∣chaussee fo•• part of Provence; vpon the river Durance, neere vnto the bor∣ders of Daulphinie. The towne is very strongly fortified. The country here abouts were the Segestorij of Antoninus.

THE PARLIAMENT OF GRENOBLE.

COntaining only Daulphinie.

DAVLPHINIE.* 1.140

BOunded vpon the West with the riuer Rhosne, whereby it is diuided from Lionnois, and Languedoc; vpon the South with Provençe; vpon the North with La Bresse, the Rhosne also comming betwixt; and vpon the East with Savoye, and the Alpes. It comprehendeth the Higher, and the Lower Daulphinie. The Higher is altogether mountainous, stony, and barren; neighbouring to the Alpes, with whose branches it is overrun. The Lower Daulphinie is more plaine, & tolerably fruitfull; coasting along the Rhosne. Chiefer townes here are Briançon (Brigantio of Antoninus) neere vnto the head of the Durançe,* 1.141 naming the country Briançonnois. Embrun (E∣breduno of Antoninus, the Metropolis then, or chiefe citty of the Province

of the Alpes Maritmae) now a Archbishops sea, and siege Presidiall, and the chiefe towne of the Higher Daulphinie, containing 7 Parishes; seated in a pleasant vally, surrounded with mountaines, vpon an high rocke, vnder the which runneth the Durançe. The hilly country hereof is now called from hence Le Pais Ambrunois, adiudged to be the highest part of France. S. Antoni de Tricastin (Ciuitas Ricartinorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea.* 1.142 The country hereof were the Tricastini of Pliny, the Tricasteni of Pto∣lemy. Gap (ciuitas Apencensium of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Senes∣chaussee, at the foot of the mountaine Le Col de Digo; the chiefest towne in those hilly parts after Embrun, giuing the name to the part of the coun∣try, called from hence Le Pais Gapinçois, the Appencenses of Antoninus. Die (Ciuitas Decensium,* 1.143 & Dia Vocontiorū of Ant.) now a Bishops sea, vpō the riuer Drosne;* 1.144 naming Le Pais Diois, part sometimes of the Vocontij. These all lye in the Higher Daulphinie. In the Lower Daulphinie, Grenoble (ciuitas Gratianopolitana of Antoninus, Accusianorum Colonia of Ptolemy, and Gratianopolis of Sidonius, and Paulus Diaconus,) a Bishops sea, and the Parliament, and chiefe citty of Daulphinie, vpon the riuer Isere. The towne is large, populous, and beautified with faire buildings. The country herea∣bouts were parte of the Cauari of Ptolemy. Romans vpon the Isere nere vnto the cōfluence therof,* 1.145 & of the Rhosne. Valence (Valentia of Pliny, & Ptolemy, and Ciuitas Valentinorum of Antoninus, then a Roman Colony) now a Bi∣shops sea, Presidialitie, & Vniversitie for the civill lawes, situated vpō the Rhosne. The towne is rich, strong, & well traded, giuing the name to the country, called from hence Le Pais Valentinois, anciently (probably more largely extended) the Segalauni of Ptolemy, the Valentini of Antoninus, part of the Cavares of Plinie.* 1.146 Vienne (Vienna of Strabo, Mela, Ptolemie, and Ammianus Marcellinus, the chiefe Citty after Strabo of the Allobro∣ges, afterwards of the Province called from hence Viennensis, and the seat of the Praetorio-Praefectus, or the supreame Roman Magistrate, commanding Gaule.) Vnder the French it became an Earledome, whereof were entituled the house of the Daulphins. It is now an Archbishops sea, and Presidialitie, vpon the Rhosne, the chiefe towne of Le Pais Viennois, part of the Allobroges of Caesar, Livie, Strabo, and others.

THE PARLIAMENT OF DIION.

COntaining the Dukedome of Burgundie, with the little countries of Bresse, Breugey, Verromey, and Gex; in the yeares 1600, and 1601, partly conquered by Henry the fourth, French king, from Charles, Duke of Savoy, and partly receaued from him in exchange for the Marquisate of Salusses.

LA BRESSE,* 1.147 &c.

THese were lately part of Savoy. They lye betwixt the rivers of the So∣asne and Rhosne, where these grow straighter together, proceeding to∣wards their confluence. They are bounded vpon the South, and West, with Daulphinie, and Lionnois; and vpon the other sides with Savoy, and the

Dukedome of Burgundie. The country is champian, fruitfull, and pleasant, commended for excellent wines.* 1.148 The only place of note is Bourg en Bresse, the chiefe towne of La Bresse, defended with a strong citadell, commanding the country. La Bresse was part of the Segusiani, before mentioned.

LA BOVRGONGNE.* 1.149

LA Bourgongne, or the Dukedome of Burgundie (for thus it is distingui∣shed from the other Burgundie, which is the Countie) hath vpon the South, La Bresse, and Charrolois; vpon the West Bourbonois; vpon the North Champaigne; and vpon the East, Savoy, and the Free county of Burgundy. The country is most pleasant, fruitfull, and happy, affording plenty of most excellent wines. Chiefer townes are Tournus, a strong towne vpon the Soasne, wherewith it is encompassed, in a fertill soile, abounding with most perfect wines. Here flourisheth a rich Abbey, castle-wise defended with strong walls, and fortifications; the chiefe of sundry other Monasteries of this Province, and in Daulphinie, Auvergne, Poictou, Bretaigne, and other parts of France.* 1.150 Beaulne vpon the river Bursoize, seated in a plentifull, and fat soile, yeelding the best wines of the kingdome. The towne is very strong, besides its other defences, secured with an impregnable castle, built by king Lewis the twelfth. In the country hereof, farre immersed with∣in darke thicke woods, lyeth the great Monastery of Cisteaux, founded in the yeare 1098 by Otho the second, Duke of Burgundie; the chiefe of some 2160 other Monasteries of both sexes in the Christian world,* 1.151 besides the mi∣litary orders of Calatrava, Alcantara, Avis, and Montesa in Spaine, subiect to the discipline, and rule hereof. Austun (Augustodunum of Ptolemie, and Mela,* 1.152 and civitas Eduorum of Antoninus,) a Bishops sea, and Bailliage, gi∣ving the name to the particular countrie of Authunois; seated vpon the river Arroux at the foot of the Mountaines of Cenis. The towne now is meane, chiefly beautified with some faire Churches, which it yet sheweth, left markes of its ancient greatnesse,* 1.153 and splendour. Chalon (Cabullinum of Strabo, Caballinum of Ptolemie, Castrum Gaballionense of Antoninus, and Cavillonium of Caesar,) a Bishops sea, and a Bailliage, vpon the Soas∣ne. Auxone vpon the Soasne.* 1.154 Dijon, a Bishops sea, and the Parliament, and chiefe citty of La Bourgongne, vpon the rivers Suson, and Ousche, in a plain country, most fruitfull in corne, and wines. The towne is large, faire, popu∣lous, and strongly fortified, containing 12 parishes, the place of residence of the governour of the Province. Without, vpon the hills stand two strong castles; the one whereof called La Talente is kept by a garrison of souldiers, the better to secure the towne. Nuys, situated betwixt Dijon, and Beaulne; conjectured from the name to haue beene founded by the Nuithones, a part of the ancient Burgundians. Flavigny. Semur, the Bailliage of the hilly country of Auxois, divided into the parts, Le Bourg, Le Don-Ion, and Le Chasteau, all three severally fenced with walls; the two last whereof serue, as strong Citadels, to guard the rest, mounted vpon steepe, and precipitious rocks, and cliffes, wherewith they are environed. Not farre from hence, where is the village Alize, stood sometimes the strong towne of Alesia, the seat of warre of Vercingetorix, and the Gaules against Caesar, and the Ro∣mans.

Avalon (Aballon of Antoninus, then the station of the 16 Romane Legion.) These from Semur lye in the particular countrie of Auxois, the Mandubij of Caesar, part of the Edui. Bourbon-Lancy, vpon the top of an high mountaine, defended with a strong castle. At the foot of the hill, lyeth the lesser towne of S. Ligier, affording medicinable Bathes, both of hot, and cold waters, preferred by king Henry the Third before all others of the kingdome. La Bourgongne, with Lionnois, anciently were the Hedui of Cae∣sar, Strabo, and Mela, the Aedui of Ptolemie, and the Edui of Antoninus, honoured by the Romans with the title of their Allies, and Confederates, the chiefe people of the nation of the Celtae; contending for a long time with the Arverni, and Sequani for the principalitie of the Gaules, whose quarrells occasioned afterwards the conquest of Gaule Comata, or of the further Gaule, lying North of the Mountaines Cemmeni, by Caesar, & the Romans. Auxerre (Antissiodorum of Antoninus in his Itinerary, then the Mansion of the 22 Legion of the Romans,* 1.155 and civitas Antisiodorum in his Catalogue of the citties of Gaule) now a Bishops sea, and Bailliage; naming Le Pais Auxerrois.* 1.156 Nevers (Noviodunum of Caesar, and Nivernium of Antoninus in his Itinerary, and the way betwixt Augustodunum, and Paris) a strong towne vpon the Loire, neere vnto the confluence thereof, and of the river Allier, the seat of the Dukes of Nevers, and naming the particular country, now called Nivernois. These two townes are accounted in La Bourgongne, but belong vnto the Resort of the Parliament of Paris. Auxerre is numbred otherwise by Andre du Chesne amongst the townes of Cham∣paigne.

CHARROLOIS.

THe country is little, named thus from the towne of Charroles. It is situ∣ated betwixt the rivers of the Loire, and the Soasne, having vpon the North, the Dukedome of Burgundy; vpon the West, Bourbonois, and Forest; vpon the South, Beau-jolois, and Lionnois; and vpon the East La Bresse. It belonged anciently to the Dukes of Burgundie, whose eldest sons were still named Earles of Charrolois. With La Bourgongne surprised, and detained by Lewis the Eleuenth, and the succeeding French kings, it was for a long time controversed betwixt them, and the kings of Spaine, heires of the house of Burgundy; after long warres by king Henry the second, following the a∣greement of the League of Cambraye, restored to Philip the second, king of Spaine. It is now held by the house of Burgundy, and Austria; but vnder the fief of the French kings; subiect in matters of iudicature to the Parlia∣ment of Dole, in the County of Burgundy, whither the inhabitants make their appeale.

BEARN.* 1.157

LYing at the foot of the Pyrenaean Mountaines betwixt these, and the countries of Begorre, and Baionne; named thus from the towne Bene∣arnum of Antoninus, now Orthes. The soile is fat, and rich, as well amongst the mountaines, as in the plaine country, affording good pasturages; and

plenty of cattaile, corne, flaxe, hempe, butter, cheese, and in some parts perfect wines,* 1.158 not yeelding to the best in France. Here are likewise sundry springs of hot medicinable waters. Chiefer townes are Pau, the Parlia∣ment, or supreame Court of iudicature of the country, and the seate of the Princes before their vnion with France; beautified with a stately Palace, built by Henery d' Albret, K. of Nauarre, & Lord of Bearn. Lescar, a Bishops sea, the more auncient seat of the Princes; remoued afterwards to Pau. O∣leron (••uro of Antoninus in his Itinerary, and way betwixt Caesar-Augu∣sta, and Benearnum,) now a Bishops sea, mounted on the toppe of an high hill in the more high, and mountainous part of Bearn. Orthes (after Ios. Scaliger Benearnnm of Antoninus in his Itinerary, and the way before mentioned, and Ciuitas Beranensium, and Benainas in his Catalogue of the citties and Provinces of Gaule, and Benarnum of Gregory of Tours in his 9 booke, giuing the name to the country,) Navarrins at the foot of the Pyrenaean Mountaines, a well fortified towne. The country of Bearn was part of the Province Nouem-populonia of Ant. Novempopulana of Rufus Festus, and Novem-populi of Ammianus Marcellinus. The Princes hereof are absolute Lords, not subiect to the checke, & fief of others; with the right of Nauarre not long since by Henry the fourth vnited in the house, and suc∣cession of the French kings.

THE ILANDS OF FRANCE.

THe Ilands belonging to this continent, and subiect to the Crowne of France are neither many, or of any great note, or worth. In the sea Mediterranean lye the Iles d' Eres (the Staechades of Ptolemy) against Proven••ce betwixt Friuls, and Toulon. Les Pomegues against Marseilles, L' Anguillade against the mouth of the riuer Rhosne (probably Blascon of Ptolemy.) Maguelone against the province of Languedoc. Without the Straights in the Westerne Ocean the Ilands d' Oleron, and de Re against Xaintogne, and Rochelle. Belle-Isle against Bretaigne, and the towne of Van∣nes. Here are likewise the Ilands of Iersay, Garnsay, and Alderney, lying a∣gainst Le Pais Constantin in Normandy, appertaining to this account, but subiect to the kings of Great Bretaigne, being part of their ancient, and he∣reditary Dutchy of Normandy, and incorporated now with the Crowne of of England; belonging to the relation, and description of that kingdome.

Notes

• * 1.1

  BRITAN∣NIA.
• * 1.2

  Fanum D. Pauli. Opidum Tri∣coriense. lon. 17. g. lat. 49. g. Merc.
• * 1.3

  Cornubia.
• * 1.4

  Blavetum. Venetia. long. 18. g. lat. 48. g. Mercat.
• * 1.5

  Nannetum, lon. 19. g. lat. 48. g. Merc.
• * 1.6

  Fanum D. Bri∣oci. lon. 18. g. lat. 49. g.
• * 1.7

  Fanum S. Ma∣chlovij. lon. 19 g. l. 49. g. Mer.
• * 1.8

  Dola.
• * 1.9

  Rhedonum. lon. 19. g. la 48. g. Mercat.
• * 1.10

  Normannia.
• * 1.11

  Abrincanta. lon. 23. g. lat. 50. g. Mercat.
• * 1.12

  Constantia.
• * 1.13

  Caesaris. Bur. gum.
• * 1.14

  Baiocae.
• * 1.15

  Cadomum. lon. 21. g. lat. 50. g. Merc.
• * 1.16

  Falaisa. lon. 21. g. lat. 49. g. Merc.
• * 1.17

  Alenconium. Sagium.
• * 1.18

  Lexouium.
• * 1.19

  Gisortium. Rothomagum lon. 23. lat. 50. g. Merc.
• * 1.20

  Portus gratiae.
• * 1.21

  Diepa. lon. 23. g. lat. 50. Mer. Fanum. S. Va∣lerij.
• * 1.22

  Picardia.
• * 1.23

  Albatis-villa. Monstreuliū.
• * 1.24

  Bononia Ma∣ritima.
• * 1.25

  Caletum. lon. 16. g. 2. m. lat. 52. g. Clav.
• * 1.26

  Fretum Cale∣tanum. Ambiana.
• * 1.27

  Mons Deside∣rij.
• * 1.28

  Fanum S. Quintini.
• * 1.29

  Laudunnm.
• * 1.30

  Augusta Sues∣sonum.
• * 1.31

  Campania.
• * 1.32

  Catalaunum.
• * 1.33

  Rhemi.
• * 1.34

  Lignium. Victriacum.
• * 1.35

  Fanum. 5. De∣fiderij. Ager Pertensis. Territorium. Vallense.
• * 1.36

  Chaumont▪
• * 1.37

  Trecae.
• * 1.38

  Senones.
• * 1.39

  Lingones.
• * 1.40

  Bria.
• * 1.41

  Castellum Theodorici. Meldae. lon. 23. g. 30. m. lat. 48. g. 50. m. Clav.
• * 1.42

  Francia.
• * 1.43

  Siluanectum. Valesia.
• * 1.44

  Compendiū.
• * 1.45

  Bellouacum. lon. 23. g. lat. 49. g. 30. m. Clav.
• * 1.46

  Fanum. S. Di∣onysij.
• * 1.47

  Possiacum. Fanū S. Ger∣mani.
• * 1.48

  Lutetia. Ion. 23. g. 30. m. lat. 48. g 40. m. Clav.
• * 1.49

  Melodunum.
• * 1.50

  Fons-bellae-a quae.
• * 1.51

  Stampae.
• * 1.52

  Belsia.
• * 1.53

  Carnutum. lon. 23. g. lat. 49. Merc.
• * 1.54

  Cenomanni.
• * 1.55

  Andegavum. lon. 19. g. lat. 47. g. 20. m. Clav.
• * 1.56

  Insula Bou∣chardi.
• * 1.57

  Mons Ricardi.
• * 1.58

  Turonum.
• a 1.59

  Les Anti∣quit & Re∣cherches de France par Andre du Chesne (en la ville de Tours.
• * 1.60

  Ambosia lon. 20. g. 35. m. lat. 47. g. 35. m. Clav.
• * 1.61

  Blesae.
• * 1.62

  Vindocinum.
• * 1.63

  Castrodunū.
• * 1.64

  Comitatatus
• * 1.65

  Dunensis.
• * 1.66

  Aurelia. Ion. 20. g. 40. m. lat. 47. g. 10. m. Clav.
• * 1.67

  Pictavium. lon. 20. g. lat. 46. g. 35. m. Clav.
• * 1.68

  Icolismansis Ager.
• * 1.69

  Enculisma.
• * 1.70

  Biturigum Re∣gio,
• * 1.71

  Biturigum. lon. 24. lat. 48. Merc.
• * 1.72

  Dunum Regi∣um. Sancerra.
• * 1.73

  Borbonius tractus.
• * 1.74

  Molinum. lon. 23. g. 30. m. lat. 46. g. Clav.
• * 1.75

  Pagus Foren∣sis.
• * 1.76

  Forum Segu∣sianorum.
• * 1.77

  Fanum. S. Galmari. Fa∣num. S. Ste∣phani.
• * 1.78

  Comitatus Belloiolesij.
• * 1.79

  Lugdunensis tractus.
• * 1.80

  Matiscona.
• * 1.81

  Lugdunum. lon. 23. g. 15. m. lat. 45. g. 10. m. Clav.
• * 1.82

  Arvernia.
• * 1.83

  Limania.
• * 1.84

  Fanum S. Flo∣ri.
• * 1.85

  Lemovicum provincia.
• * 1.86

  Lemovicum.
• * 1.87

  Petrocorium.
• * 1.88

  Perigueux. lon. 22. lat. 46. Merc.
• * 1.89

  Rupella. lon. 18. g. 15. m. lat 45. g. 50. m. Clav.
• * 1.90

  Santonum. lon. 19. g. lat. 45. Clav.
• * 1.91

  Blauia.
• * 1.92

  Fanum. S. Macarij. Burdegala. lon. 18. g. lat. 44. g. 30. m. Clav.
• * 1.93

  Baiona. lon. 20. g. lat. 44. g. Merc.
• * 1.94

  Fannm S. lo∣hannis Lusij.
• * 1.95

  Aquae.
• * 1.96

  Vasatae.
• * 1.97

  Vasconia.
• * 1.98

  Aginum Niti∣obrigum. lon. 22. g. lat. 45. g. Merc.
• * 1.99

  Lactura.
• * 1.100

  Auscia. lon. 22. glat. 44. g. Merc.
• * 1.101

  Tarba.
• * 1.102

  Fanum. S. Barnardi.
• * 1.103

  Bellomonri∣um.
• * 1.104

  Apamea. Fuxium. Mirapense o∣pidum. lon. 23. g. 43. m. Merc.
• * 1.105

  Cadurci.
• * 1.106

  Cadurci. lon. 23. g. lat. 45. g. Merc.
• * 1.107

  Montalba∣num. lon. 23. g. lat. 45. g. Merc.
• * 1.108

  Rutenium.
• * 1.109

  Rutena. l. 24. g. l. 45. g. Merc. Vabrae.
• * 1.110

  Languedociū.
• * 1.111

  Albiga. lon. 23. g. lat: 45. g. Merc.
• * 1.112

  Le Puy lon. 25. g. lat. 45. g. Merc.
• * 1.113

  Vivario.
• * 1.114

  Pons. S. Spiri∣tus.
• * 1.115

  Tolosa lon. 23. g. lat. 45. Mercat.
• a 1.116

  V. Strab. Geog. lib. 4. & Auli Gellij Noct. Attic. lib. 3. c. 9.
• * 1.117

  Fanum. S. Pa∣puli. Aletensis ciuitas. Carca∣so.
• * 1.118

  Narbona lon. 24. g. lat. 43. g. Merc.
• * 1.119

  Betirae Septu∣manorum.
• * 1.120

  Fanum. S. Pontij To∣meriarum Agatha. Luteva.
• * 1.121

  Mons Pessu∣lanus. lon. 25. g. lat. 43. g. Mercat.
• * 1.122

  Nemausus. lon. 26. g. lat. 44. g. Merc.
• * 1.123

  Provincia.
• * 1.124

  Arausio. lon. 26. g. 20. m. lat. 43. g. 20. m. Clav.
• * 1.125

  Avenio. lon. 23. g. lat. 43. g. 52. m. Clav.
• * 1.126

  Cabellio.
• * 1.127

  Carpentora∣cte.
• * 1.128

  Arelatum, lon 22. g. 45. m. lat. 43. g. 20. m. Clav.
• * 1.129

  Aquae Mortuae
• * 1.130

  Aquae Sextiae lon. 22. g. 20. m. lat. 42. g. 10. m. Clav.
• * 1.131

  Alpes Mari••∣mae.
• * 1.132

  Apta.
• * 1.133

  Reius. Massilia, lon. 24. g. 30. m. lat. 43. g. 10. m. Clav.
• * 1.134

  Campus Lapideus.
• * 1.135

  Tolonium.
• * 1.136

  Forum Iulii.
• * 1.137

  Antipolis.
• * 1.138

  Opidum. Grassense. Ventium. Sanitium. Dinia.
• * 1.139

  Cessero.
• * 1.140

  D••lphinatus.
• * 1.141

  Brigantio. Ebrodunum. lon. 28. g. l••t. 44. Merc.
• * 1.142

  Fanum S. An∣tonij in Tri∣castinis. Va∣pingum.
• * 1.143

  Dia Voconti∣orum.
• * 1.144

  Gratianopo∣lis lon. 27. g. l. 45. g. 30. m. Clav.
• * 1.145

  Valentia.
• * 1.146

  Vienna. lon. 23. g. lat. 45. g. Clav.
• * 1.147

  Bressia.
• * 1.148

  Burgus.
• * 1.149

  Burgundiae Ducatus.
• * 1.150

  Belna.
• * 1.151

  Cistercium.
• * 1.152

  Augustodu∣num. lon. 26. g. l. 47. Merc.
• * 1.153

  Cabilonum. lon. 26. g. 30. lat. 46. 30. m. Clav.
• * 1.154

  Divio. lon. 25. g. 45. m. lat. 47. g. Clav.
• * 1.155

  Antissiodor••, lon. 25. g. lat. 48. g. Merc.
• * 1.156

  Nivernium. lon. 25. g. lat. 47. Merc.
• * 1.157

  Bearnia.
• * 1.158

  Castrum Pa∣lum.