Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Pée-sur-NivelleSare at 7.8 km (9 min)
Insee code64495Ahetze at 9.7 km (11 min)
Postcode64310Ainhoa at 9.8 km (10 min)
Latitude43.3565820Arbonne at 10.3 km (12 min)
Longitude-1.5504880Espelette at 10.7 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 10 to 227 metersArcangues at 11 km (14 min)
Surface65.08 km²Bassussarry at 12.1 km (15 min)
Population5251 inhabitantsGuéthary at 13.6 km (17 min)
Density78 inhabitants/km²Larressore at 15.4 km (17 min)
National labelCambo-les-Bains at 16.1 km (19 min)
Chief townPau (at 131 km, 85 min)Biarritz at 16.9 km (23 min)
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesBidart at 18.4 km (22 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Close to the ocean, the center of the province of Labourd Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is a village of about 5200 inhabitants. It includes all types of lodging, shopping and entertainment.

Over 100 km of marked trails will delight walkers and mountain bikers.


SIGHTSEEING

The lake with its sandy beach and supervised swimming, offers many activities: canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, playground, fishing. The fitness trail and picnic areas that line around the lake promise a great time to relax. Area of ​​motor homes.

Cradle of Xiste since 1857, has recently Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle Ecomuseum Pilotari, which reveal the secrets of the invention of Xiste. 45-minute visit to discover the Basque pelota and Xist, from creation to today. Open all year, it is located at the tourist office. Admission fee.

Heritage: St Peter's Church, the washing of the 19th century, the castle of the Witches, the mill Plazako Errota, labourdine houses, bridges restored 13th and 14th century.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Leisure centresBeach Aintzira,   Leisure Centre of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

In July and August:

Every Monday at 17h: part of large cushion chistera.

Every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.: folk dances and Andalusian feria.

Every Thursday at 9:30 p.m.: Basque festival strength.

Every Friday at 21:30: demonstration of 5 specialty Basque pelota.

Every Sunday at 21:30: racing cows Landes.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Little Train of the Rhune.

Grottes de Sare.

House Ortillopitz.

Museum of Basque cake.

Animal park.

Écomusée Jean Vier.

Château d'Abbadia and Urtubie.

PHOTOS
Lake
 
The slide
Canoe
 
Games on the beach
The bridge
 
The laundry
Park banks of the Nivelle
 
Church
Village
 
Écomusée Pilotari
Entrance to the museum
 
Room 1 of the museum
Room 4 of the museum
  
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Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
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 11.5 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 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 13.9 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 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 14.2 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambre d'hôtes Maison Kuluxka à Sare  
Sare
Fanny and Michel will be very happy to welcome you to their traditional Basque house, ideally situated at the foot of the mountain and 15 km from the coast, near the beautiful village...
Located 4.2 km from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle60 € 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 4.5 km from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle60 € 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 5.5 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 45 € to 55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Villa oihana. 5*. 260 m². 8 à10 p  
10
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Come find the Basque Country serenity and tranquility at the villa Oihana. Say Oyana, which means 'forest' in Basque. This large house of 260m², luxury is new (2010)! It is surrounded...
Located in Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 1500 € to 2900 € per week 
Appartement à ainhoa village classée
Ainhoa
F4 80m² apartment overlooking the village and the mountains of the Pyrenees, Spanish.
Located 6.3 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 350 € to 650 € per week 
'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 8.6 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleFrom 300 € to 650 € per week 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel De La Nivelle     
7.6
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Hotel De La Nivelle is located in the Basque region 13 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and 20 km from Biarritz. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. Each Nivelle room is equipped with...
Located in Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleRoom from 58 €
L'Auberge Basque     
8.3
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Located 7 kilometres from Saint Jean de Luz, l'Auberge Basque welcomes you in a contemporary inn set on a hill facing La Rhune Mountains. LAuberge Basque features comfortable rooms...
Located in Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleRoom from 90 €
Hôtel Lastiry     
8.9
Sare
The Lastiry Hotel is situated on the place of the village of Sare, classified one of the most beautiful villages of France, in the heart of the French Basque country. The hotel is housed...
Located 5.4 km from Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleRoom from 100 €

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Hotel de Silhouette
Located at the heart of Biarritz, this hotel is just 300 metres from the beaches. It features a terrace in the private garden...
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