Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Jean-de-Luz		Ciboure at 1 km
Insee code	64483		Urrugne at 4.1 km
Postcode	64500		Guéthary at 5.7 km
Latitude	43.3880510		Ascain at 5.8 km
Longitude	-1.6630550		Ahetze at 7.9 km
Altitude	From 0 to 84 meters		Bidart at 8.2 km
Surface	19.05 km²		Biriatou at 8.9 km
Population	13728 inhabitants		Hendaye at 8.9 km
Density	738 inhabitants/km²		Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle at 9.7 km
National label			Arbonne at 10.3 km
Chief town	Pau (at 130 km, 81 min)		Sare at 10.7 km
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques		Arcangues at 12.6 km
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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Located south of the Aquitaine region on the border of Spain, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, resort enjoys an ideal location between sea and mountains.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, were originally a small village on the dunes and marshes. In the 15th century, in the prosperous Basque fishermen, (thanks to the cod fishery, the whale) and the appearance of the privateers who fought on behalf of the King of France, the town became a prosperous and dynamic city.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz had its heyday, after the Treaty of the Pyrenees signed by Mazarin. Louis the 14th came to marry Maria Theresa of Austria, Infanta of Spain June 9, 1660. The door of the Church of St. John the Baptist, taken as he left the church by the royal couple was walled three years after the ceremony. The badge appeared driven by a pastry chef, Mr. Adam, who offered her marriage to Louis 14th in 1660.

In the 19th century, dams, often destroyed, were rebuilt to provide permanent security of the port and the city. The travels of the third Napoleon in the region and the popularity of high society came out to the Basque coast at that time, with the arrival of the railway, a large tourist boom.

The Ttoro, fish soup is a specialty of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, hake Koskera and Basque cake, are also part of the culinary traditions of the region.

• The fishing port.
• Visit the house of Louis 14th and the house of the Infanta.
• Visit the museum of traditional Basque museum Jean Vier.
• The Botanical Gardens.
• The Church of St. John the Baptist.

• Every Tuesday and Friday, market halls Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
• Week of February Basque culture.
• Andalusian Festival the weekend of Pentecost.
• Local Festival of San Juan in late June.
• Tuna Festival on the 2nd Saturday of July.
• Night of sardine in July and August.
• Festival "Music in Cote Basque" in September.
• International Academy of Music Maurice Ravel, 1st half of September.
• Celebrations of Republic Street, 3rd weekend in September.
• International festival of young directors in October.
• International Choral Festival in the Basque Country to Halloween.

• The rise of the Thune with the train.
• The Edmond Rostand in Cambo.
• Chateau d'Abbadia Hendaye.
• The Castle Urtubie Urrugne.
• The Museum of Basque cake Sare.

The fishing port in the heart of the city		Saint-Jean-de-Luz, between sea and mountains
The Port of fishing		beach Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Walk the shores of the coast		The Church of St. John the Baptist
The house of the Infanta		The house of Louis XIV
Louis XIV Place		Mountain Rhune overlooking the Basque Coast and its land

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Negresseco Biarritz Located in the heart of an expanding area (the docks of the Negress), in one of the buildings of the former Tuilerie Biarritz. In this traditional Basque house, you will discover a... Located 12.7 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 20 € to 35 € per person

Los Dos Hermanos Biarritz Hostel in Spanish decoration. Open evenings 7 / 7. Cuisine a la plancha, fish market. Atmosphere cider. Located 13.6 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 30 € to 40 € per person

Itzuli-mitzuli Biarritz TRADITIONAL small restaurant, meat and fish a la plancha and wine list selected by us, warm and conviale with fireplace. Located 14.1 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 15 € to 30 € per person

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Andron     9.3 Urrugne 2 Bed and Breakfast in house, quiet location between sea and mountains. Located 4.1 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 53 € the double room

Amets   Sare 3 bedrooms including a family suite with two separate bedrooms with private bathrooms. Equipped kitchen for guests. Veranda overlooking terrace, for those who enjoy the independenc... Located 10.7 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 45 € to 55 € the double room

Maison Elgartea     9.6 Sare Enjoy well-being in the Basque country. Located at the entrance of sare one of the most beautiful villages in France, Elgartea house offers a park overlooking the mountains. This vast... Located 11.4 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 60 € the double room

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'la suite du pacha' ** Saint-Jean-de-Luz Whether in summer, autumn, winter or spring, In this pleasant setting near city center, beaches, shops and services, your private 'suite' for 3 persons : individual garden-level with... Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 300 € to 650 € per week

Location Côte Basque entre mer&montagne Urrugne Independent villa of 100 m² - Bungalow with garden and terrace. 5 mins from the beach! 1 km from the center of Saint Jean de Luz, in quiet area. Located 1.6 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 400 € to 1200 € per week

House for 4 persons  SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Jean-de-Luz Schedule independent luxury villa located in a residence with a single input / output. m² surface 70 including a living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dressing rooms between... Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz From 475 € to 1150 € per week

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Grand Hôtel Loreamar Thalasso Spa      8.8 Saint-Jean-de-Luz Grand Hotel Loreamar Thalasso Spa is located on the seaside in Saint Jean de Luz. It has a restaurant, a bar, a large spa and a wellness centre. Grand Hotel Loreamar Thalasso Spa offers... Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz Room from 155 €

Qualys-Hotel Le Relais Saint Jacques      8.9 Saint-Jean-de-Luz Situated in the heart of Saint-Jean de Luz, 300m from the beach, the Qualys-Hotel Relais Saint-Jacques was completely renovated in 2009 to insure you the best conditions of comfort.... Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz Room from 80 €

Hôtel Restaurant Erromardie      8.2 Saint-Jean-de-Luz Hotel Restaurant Erromardie is located 400 metres from the beach of the beach in Saint-Jean-de- Luz. It offers an outdoor heated swimming pool and a tennis court. The 29 rooms of hotel... Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz Room from 82 €

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