LA MAISON DU CONSUL

Today, the building is called “Villa Roxane” in reference to Edmond Rostand.
On one of his summer walks, Edmond Rostand is said to have passed through Saint-Béat on his way across the border to rest his horse. Sitting on the terrace of the former Hôtel Burgalat, he is said to have been inspired by the balcony of this villa for Roxane’s balcony scene in his play Cyrano de Bergerac, which he wrote in Paris.
Edmond Rostand spent a happy part of his youth in Bagnères-de-Luchon. He wrote works and verse there, took part in the theatrical evenings at the Casino and even performed the premiere of Cyrano there, which was a great success.