La Bastide-Clairence

La Bastide-Clairence

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLa Bastide-Clairence
Insee code64289
Postcode64240
Latitude43.4296520
Longitude-1.2559440
AltitudeFrom 7 to 192 meters
Surface23.39 km²
Population1016 inhabitants
Density43 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelAyherre at 4.2 km
Chief townPau (at 100 km, 63 min)Hasparren at 6.5 km
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesBriscous at 6.5 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • La Bastide-Clairence, Navarre 14th century country house, now listed as "Most Beautiful Villages of France".
  • His story:
  • In the 13th century, following a war, Navarre lost its sea access. The construction of La Bastide-Clairence in 1312 will allow the kingdom of Navarre to retrieve a path to the ocean.
  • La Bastide-Clairence is a new city, which are attached rights and freedoms for new residents. Attracted by tax benefits, they then come to settle in any part of this royal city. From the 13th century, we observed a mix of Gascon, Basque and Francos. All received the status of freemen.
  • Later in the 17th century another event will mark the village life: the arrival of a Jewish community expelled from Spain and Portugal. These Jewish families live for two centuries La Bastide-Clairence, bringing know-how among other chocolate.
  • Today the tradition of craftsmanship is still present. A dozen workshops of craftsmen are open year round.

SIGHTSEEING
  • Church with its cemetery yard, unique.
  • Jewish Cemetery.
  • Architecture labourdine homes and Navarre.
  • Place des Arches, Old Market Square.
  • Laundry.
  • Workshops craftsmen.
  • Hiking:
  • Area Pessarou: easy level (2h - 200 m in altitude).
  • Tour de la Bastide: easy level (2 hours - 130 m elevation).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of La Bastide-Clairence

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Farmers Market Night every Friday in July and August (from 19h to 22h).
  • Festival in the former, all mid-July.
  • Village festival and bull run in late July.
  • Festival of folk dances, early August.
  • Market potter of the Basque Country, the second weekend of September.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Hiking, mountain biking, donkey.
  • Visits to farms (sheep cheese, foie gras and duck confit, chili).
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Sames Lake fishingNature and the outdoorsFrom 5 € to 135 €Sames (13 km)
Visit a leather goods designerCraftFreeAmorots-Succos (13.7 km)
Rafting in the Basque CountrySports sensationsFrom 28 € to 130 €Louhossoa (15.8 km)
Pony trek and riding for childrenNature and the outdoorsFrom 3 € to 22 €Tarnos (22 km)
Relaxation and reflexology massageWellbeingFrom 30 € to 75 €Biarritz (25 km)

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PHOTOS
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Goxoki  
9.7
Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue
The Auberge Goxoki welcomes you in the picturesque village of Saint Martin of Arberoue. In the green hills of the Basque Country, this traditional eighteenth century offers a warm and...
Located 9.5 km from La Bastide-Clairence51 € per person 
Hôtel-Restaurant du Fronton  
9.3
Itxassou
Treat yourself to a nice getaway Hôtel-Restaurant du Fronton, located in the heart of a Itxassou Southwest green! This typical family house inn welcomes you in an authentic charm inside....
Located 13.9 km from La Bastide-Clairence40 € per person 
Auberge du Fronton  
7.9
Ustaritz
It is a few kilometers from the Atlantic coast and the Spanish border Auberge du Fronton that gets you in a rustic and friendly welcome. Sit in the large room with orange hues and exposed...
Located 16.5 km from La Bastide-Clairence41 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d hotes gelous    
10
Bidache
In the Basque Country, Catherine and Jean Candératz you receive a stone building of the eighteenth century. At the heart of a wildlife reserve, home Gélous is located at the intersection...
Located 8 km from La Bastide-Clairence58 € the double room 
Maison Latchueta    
9.6
Mouguerre
At the heart of Basque country, next to the charming village of Mouguerre, Latchueta mansion of the 17th century, was completely renovated and welcomes you to its authentic decor and...
Located 12.4 km from La Bastide-ClairenceFrom 70 € to 85 € the double room 
Maison garatia    
9.8
Cambo-les-Bains
Liliane Jacques and welcome you in their old house in the center of the typical district of Bas-Cambo. Three beautiful rooms with private bathrooms are for you. The rich and varied...
Located 14 km from La Bastide-Clairence70 € the double room 

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Villa Argi Eder  
9.6
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Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue
Gite very comfortable with 2 double bedrooms with private bathroom with another shower. A room with two single beds. Independent kitchen fully equipped. Lounge / dining room opening...
Located 11.7 km from La Bastide-ClairenceFrom 370 € to 700 € per week 
Charmant chalet au bord du lac  
9
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Sames
Charming cottages by the lake. In a private area with its beach and water slides during the high season, rentals are available throughout the year. Fishing is the main activity of the...
Located 13 km from La Bastide-ClairenceFrom 300 € to 660 € per week 
Meublé Narbay, proche plage et Bayonne
Saint-André-de-Seignanx
Sarah and Carl, a franco-welsh couple offer you a very warm welcome in this rustic converted farmhouse, full of charm, character and sobriety. During the hard work renovation of this...
Located 14.1 km from La Bastide-ClairenceFrom 300 € to 800 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping municipal la galupe    
9.5
Sorde-l'Abbaye
Camping quiet. shading. Gave the edge of oloron.
Located 19.6 km from La Bastide-Clairence7.50 € per day 
Camping manex    
9
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
30 location terraces offer stunning views of the Basque mountains. A paradise of fresh air, tranquility, and nature, the authenticity of the Basque Country. Relax, get away, break away...
Located 24 km from La Bastide-ClairenceFrom 9 € to 11.90 € per day 
Domaine d'Esperbasque  
Salies-de-Béarn
In the southwest of France is Domaine d'Esperbasque. A campsite a half hour walk from the spa Salies de Bearn. Seventy pitches and rustic apartments situated in an old mansion on a...
Located 27 km from La Bastide-Clairence14.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Les Collines Iduki     
8.2
La Bastide-Clairence
Les Collines Iduki is situated on the outskirts of La Bastide Clairence, in the Basque region. Set in a large park, it offers fully equipped apartments and an outdoor pool. Each apartment...
Located in La Bastide-ClairenceRoom from 53 €
Argia     
9.1
Hasparren
The hotel Argia is located in Hasparren, at the foot of the Ursuya and Baigura Mountains. It offers an outdoor sun terrace and stylish rooms with modern bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Guest...
Located 6.6 km from La Bastide-ClairenceRoom from 60 €
Auberge l'Estanquet  
Urt
Located in the centre of Urt, Auberge l’Estanquet is a short walk from the Tourism Office. It has soundproofed rooms, a terrace and a bar. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. All the heated...
Located 7.7 km from La Bastide-ClairenceRoom from 58 €

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