Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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Donibane Garazi, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the capital of Basse Navarre, 8 km from the border, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, was the final stage of the pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela, the pass of Roncesvalles. This city has retained its authenticity and charm through its old buildings and cobbled streets.
His cultural identity is reflected through various facets. You will appreciate its rich gastronomic and handicraft products, its commitment to the traditions through the Basque language but also through its dances and its Basque Basque pelota games.
No doubt you will experience moments of goods and that you will leave an unforgettable memory ...
Entering the old city, surrounded by ramparts, offers many points of interest: pink sandstone walls, medieval streets, gardens cascade doors enclosing the 12th century church, the bridge Notre Dame, the Roman Bridge ...
The streets of Spain with its shops, the streets of the Citadel that rises between the houses of the 16th and 17th centuries, culminating in the famous citadel, built under Richelieu offers a splendid view. You can visit the museum of the Prison of Bishops and its vaulted underground room warhead. More lojn, the Porte Saint Jacques, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, offers a nice glimpse of the plain Cize.
The Citadel overlooking the city on the spur has kept the brand of Vauban, a paved ramp leading to the monumental arch and half moon.
Surrounded by mountains, the feet in the Nive, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the northern Basque Country.
Every Monday: all day: the traditional market in the city center with various hawkers. Market gourmet food until 13h on the covered market.
In July and August, some Thursday: food fairs and craft.
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
Roman camp of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux (5 km).
Winery tours in many wine producers of the appellation irouléguy on the wine route Irouleguy.
Historic Site Roncesvalles (28 km) in Spain.
The Iraty forest and its many opportunities for hiking (35 km). Cross country skiing in winter (35 km Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).
The typical village of Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry: Etxauz tower, wine cellar Irouleguy, Chapel Oilandoi (12 km).
The valley Aldudes: Banca, The Aldudes and Urepel are the three villages in the valley. Beautiful scenery, gourmet food ... (20-30 km).
Water sports on the Nive in Bidarray (15 km).
Hiking, biking hiking, donkey rides, horse riding, climbing, caving, archeology.
Producers of origin cheese Ossau Iraty curing craft trout Banka.
Local craftsman installed Ossès: potters, sneakers, wrought iron ... (12 km).
 | For Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port |  |
| |  | Rue de la Citadelle |  |
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 | Porte Saint-Jacques |  |
| |  | View of the city from the ramparts |  |
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 | Notre Dame |  |
| |  | Old building on the banks of Nive |  |
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 | lintel engraved on a Basque house rue de la Citadelle |  |
| |  | General view of the city of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port |  |
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 | Balcony flowers in the house Arkanzola |  |
| |  | The Nive |  |
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| Wednesday 15 February | Day
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| | Thursday 16 February | Day
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| | Friday 17 February | Day
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