Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

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Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue, a small village of 300 inhabitants, located in Lower Navarre, is an ancient barony. The village boasts beautiful houses, some Basque existed in 1435 when the ennoblement of 24 of them around the old castle "Palacio", seat of the Court of Navarre, unfortunately burned and in ruins since the mid-19th century. During the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's troops, Marshal Soult spent several days at the castle of Saint-Martin. In 1867, it marks the passage of the third Napoleon and Empress Eugenie came to visit the caves Oxocelhaya.

A Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue addition to the celebrations of Saint Martin's Day God "Besta Berri" is a typical character in the Basque Country. The men are a "national guard" that combines fire, drum majors and other soldiers. The costumes, colorful, are entirely the work of village women. The troop marches and music alternating chants and drums band. This festival is mobilizing the whole village, young and old, men and women. The troop moves dancing consists of "roosters" red jacket with epaulettes, with shako plumes and pearls, carrying a Swiss halberd, the fire wearing a fur cap of 40 cm tall decorated with plumes and mirrors. They carry an ax on his shoulder, the dancers are the most noticed when entering the church, the drum major "makilari", the flagship in costumes reminiscent of the "roosters", the lancers, same suit the "roosters", wear a beret adorned with a big silver composition with a tassel on the side. Then there are the soldiers who formed the guard of honor of the Blessed Sacrament and the outfielders, were younger, admitted to twirl to end the column. Summarize such an event in a few lines is difficult, but these will give you some details may desire to attend the traditional processions of the Basque Country.

You can not leave St. Maarten without visiting the magnificent caves Oxocelhaya, classified historic monument.

• Places to visit:

• Caves and Isturitz Oxocelhaya (classified MH).
• Archaeological Museum of Caves.
• Walks told by the Association Otsozelaiko Lagunak.
• Educational farm.
• Workshop paint decoration.
• Pottery workshop.

• Hiking:

• Eltzarruze: average (4 hours - 380 m elevation).
• Bordaldea: average (4.30 - 350 m elevation).
• Belekarre: easy level (2:15 - 230 m elevation).

• Feast of the Eltzarruze: May
• Festivities: 2nd weekend in July.
• Farmers' markets in July and August.
• Course of the hills: the third weekend of October.

• For walkers, from Saint-Martin several marked trails. You can also attend the ball games and contests of strength Basque. From the leisure of Baigura (897 m) you can go paragliding (the only paragliding school in the Basque Country), trampoline, mountain biking and more original, the Arapaho, all-terrain scooter that offers sensations Sliding akin to ... Alpine skiing (more stable and secure than VTT), 45 km of marked trails await you.
• The small cog in the Rhune will introduce you to one of the most magnificent panoramas of the Basque Country. You can enjoy rafting and hydro on the Nive, surfing in Biarritz.
• From Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you can indulge in fishing at sea with the assistance of the crew or take a cruise 2 hours to Spain.
• Possibility of horse riding, pony club.

Arrival Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue		Valley View
One way		Eltzarruze
Bourg church		Stella

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

Auberge Ostapé Bidarray On the terraces or in the black and white dining rooms, our chef, Cédric Roubin, his three cooks and his pastry cook create menus respecting the traditions of the Basque cuisine, mixing... Located 15.3 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 40 € to 70 € per person

Les Pyrénées Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port This former coaching inn offers rooms spacious and refined. Nice pool in the middle of lush vegetation. Anne-Marie and Firmin Arrambide, their son Philippe in the kitchen and their... Located 20 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 40 € to 105 € per person

Le Chistera Bayonne Between the City Hall and the Cathedral,, the Marmouyet welcomes you at theChistera. For over 50 years the values ​​are the same. Un excellent ratio price / quality for a real basque... Located 28 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Chambres d hotes gelous   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 13.3 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue 58 € the double room

Gastanchoanea   Bidarray It is in the heart of the Basque Country, in our family home in 1866 we offer 4 guest rooms with the guest table. Our house is in the midst of meadows, the foothills and 30 min Ocean.... Located 15.1 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 48 € to 50 € the double room

Maison garatia     9.7 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 16.9 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue 67 € the double room

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Villa Argi Eder   9.6   SPECIAL OFFER 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 in Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 370 € to 700 € per week

Gîte Sutegigaraya, Santa Maria Hélette Ideal for a couple but having 2 bed settees in the living room can accommodate 4. Built above the original bread ovens it has its own exterior access leading to a south facing Breakfast... Located 5.8 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 295 € to 495 € per week

Gite en Pays Basque Urt Country house at the edge of a great river has 25 km of tranquil beaches of the Cote Basque. Located 18.9 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 650 € to 1000 € per week

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Camping municipal la galupe   Sorde-l'Abbaye Camping quiet. shading. Gave the edge of oloron. Located 23 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue 7.50 € per day

Camping Uhaitza Le Saison     8.6 Mauléon-Licharre Located in the heart of Basque country in an exceptional and preserved nature, the Uhaitza campsite welcomes you with quality services in a family atmosphere. The campsite Uhaitza is... Located 28 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue From 13 € to 19 € per day

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Hotel Les Tilleuls     7.6 Hasparren Les Tilleuls sits in the heart of Hasparren, 20 minutes from the Basque coast. Its ensuite rooms look onto the village and have flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The restaurant... Located 9.8 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue Room from 58 €

Argia      9.2 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 9.9 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue Room from 50 €

Les Collines Iduki      7.9 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 11 km from Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue Room from 38 €

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