Dax

Dax, a town in the French department of Landes, on the Adour, 93 miles S. by W. of Bordeaux by rail. A fine bridge connects it with its suburb of Sablar; and it has a 14th-century castle, now a barrack, remains of Roman walls, a cathedral and several other interesting churches. It has manufactures of pottery and liquors, and some trade; but it is chiefly remarkable for its hot sulphur-springs (77°-144° F.) whose waters are used in cases of rheumatism and nervous complaints. A commodious bathing establishment has been constructed. The springs were known to the Romans, who called the place Aquæ Tarbellæ; in the middle ages it was called Acqs. Pop. (1872) 8154; (1891) 8716.