Ustaritz

Ustaritz

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownUstaritzLarressore at 3 km (4 min)
Insee code64547Jatxou at 3.1 km (5 min)
Postcode64480Cambo-les-Bains at 6.3 km (7 min)
Latitude43.3959360Espelette at 9.6 km (10 min)
Longitude-1.4545900Bassussarry at 12.8 km (13 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 143 metersLouhossoa at 13.1 km (12 min)
Surface32.75 km²Arcangues at 13.6 km (14 min)
Population5517 inhabitantsAinhoa at 15.7 km (17 min)
Density175 inhabitants/km²Hasparren at 16.7 km (21 min)
Chief townPau (at 125 km, 80 min)Bidart at 19.4 km (18 min)
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesSaint-Pée-sur-Nivelle at 20 km (21 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Ustaritz is composed of four main areas:

Le Bourg, avec tout au long de la rue principale ses vieilles maisons typiques aux pans de bois délicatement ouvragés, témoignage de la richesse de leurs occupants d'origine." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Le Bourg, along with the main street with old houses typical timber-framed delicately wrought, testimony to the richness of their original occupants.

Hiribéhère, à l'Ouest du Bourg, où se retrouvent les châteaux et les maisons bourgeoises du XIXe." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Hiribéhère, west of the Village, where you can find castles and mansions of the nineteenth.

Hérauritz et Arrauntz, hameaux résidentiels de développement plus récent." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Hérauritz and Arrauntz, hamlets residential development later.

  • History:

C'était autrefois un port fluvial sur la Nive, départ de la Route des Muletiers vers Ainhoa, le Baztan et Pampelune." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> It was once a river port on the Nive, from Route Muletiers to Ainhoa, the Baztan and Pamplona.

Vers 1170, Arnaud, Vicomte du Labourd, expulsé de Bayonne par Richard Coeur de Lion, s'établit au Château d'Ustaritz (mairie actuelle)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> By 1170, Arnaud, Vicomte Labourd, expelled from Bayonne by Richard Coeur de Lion, came to Castle Ustaritz (current mayor). Ustaritz becomes the capital of Labourd Biltzar headquarters, meeting democratic communities, attended by representatives of the parishes, the seat of the court and bailiff of the bailiwick, (King's representative).

Négociants et gens de robe constituèrent la bourgeoisie qui éleva de belles demeures aux 17ème et 18ème siècles et d'où sont issus les Frères Garat, députés aux États Généraux, dont l'un fut Sénateur et lut sa sentence de mort à Louis XVI." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Traders and people of color constituted the middle class who built mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and which are from the Brothers Garat, deputies to the Estates General, one Senator and was read his death sentence for Louis XVI.

Ustaritz fut relancée au 19ème siècle par les Basques "américains" ayant fait fortune en Amérique et revenant au Pays Basque." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Ustaritz was revived in the 19th century by the Basques "Americans" who made his fortune in America and returning to the Basque Country. Ustaritz custody, as such, evidence of its former grandeur by the presence, always visible, architectural monuments such as the Baroque palaces of the late 19th century with exotic names: Lota, Valparaiso, La Guadeloupe, Talcahuano and townhouses such as: Argentina, Nevada ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • Ustaritz presents a major architectural heritage, with its castles and architecture Labourdine:

Château de Haitze (classé à l'inventaire national)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Haitze Castle (listed in the national inventory). Still owned by the founding family (the 12th century), he received under the old system the founders of Jansenism, and the Marshal Exelmans and the dowager queen of Spain, Maria Anna of Neuburg, who made several visits.

Larreguienea (XVIIe siècle) autour duquel a été construite le quartier Hérauritz." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Larreguienea (seventeenth century) which was built around the neighborhood Hérauritz.

Gaztelua, hélas largement remanié au 19ème siècle, siège du vicomté du Labourd du 12ème au 15ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Gaztelua unfortunately largely rebuilt in the 19th century, the seat of Viscount Labourd the 12th to the 15th century.

Les châteaux Lota, Haltya et Arkia." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Castles Lota, Haltia Arkia.

  • Along the rue du Bourg succeed many points of interest: architecture houses labourdine FERRONDO Street, St. Vincent's Church (listed), Lota the castle and its spectacular neo-Renaissance facade, the Mokopeita house (listed), residence of the painter Andre Trebuchet.
  • It offers pleasant walks along the Nive (towpath) and many forest trails.
  • Ustaritz is a center of Basque culture: the Basque Cultural Institute headquarters at the castle Lota. With 7 pediments, Ustaritz you will discover the Basque ball through his school ball fame, Harri-Kapito.
  • The popular celebrations with demonstrations of force Basque folk songs and dances will make you appreciate the traditions of the Basque Country.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Ustaritz
Natural sitesWood of Aphalagne,   Wood of Ustaritz

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Saturday morning the market awaits the place where friendliness and tasting Lapurdi coexist.
  • Bear Festival (Hartzaro) in February, exhibitions, lectures, theater, traditional dance.
  • Traditional festivals of the village in July.
  • Force Basque Festival in August.
  • Throughout the summer competitions outdoors Basque pelota (Bilgune pediments, or Hiribéhère Bourg), or trinquet (Kiroleta room).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • A dedicated lane for pedestrians and cyclists linking Ustaritz Bayonne along the Nive.
  • Beaches 12 kilometers.
  • 3 golf courses nearby (Arcangues Bassussarry Souraïde).
  • Numerous hiking and mountain biking.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
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 9.9 km from UstaritzFrom 20 € to 35 € 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 10.8 km from UstaritzFrom 15 € to 35 € 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 12.4 km from UstaritzFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Bereterraenea  
Ustaritz
Bereterraenea guest house in the village of Arrauntz - Ustaritz, is located 15 minutes from the ocean and beaches of Biarritz - Anglet and Bayonne historic medieval. Nicole and her...
Located in UstaritzFrom 65 € to 70 € the double room 
Maison Bidaletenia    
9.2
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Larressore
Fabienne and Patrick welcome you in peace in their cozy Basque house, away from the bustle of the city. From Larressore, it is just the Basque Country which opens to you. From Itxassou,...
Located 3.5 km from Ustaritz58 € 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 5.5 km from Ustaritz67 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Xerrendan
Larressore
New apartment on the ground floor, very comfortable. Terrace of 30 m² with garden furniture, barbecue, sun, and lawn space for children. Parking in the property.
Located 3.4 km from UstaritzFrom 280 € to 400 € per week 
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 8.5 km from UstaritzFrom 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 9.3 km from UstaritzFrom 350 € to 650 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hotel Club Vacanciel Cambo Les Bains     
7.9
Cambo-les-Bains
Set in a 2-hectare park opposite the Pyrennees mountains, this residence provides en suite rooms with TV. It also offers an outdoor pool and a tennis court and daily entertainment....
Located 4.5 km from UstaritzRoom from 56 €
Logis Ursula     
8.4
Cambo-les-Bains
Hotel Ursula is housed in a renovated farm in the spa town of Cambo-les-Bains. The rooms are air-conditioned and free Wi-Fi is available. Each room in this Logis hotel is decorated...
Located 5.3 km from UstaritzRoom from 52 €
Lagrange Prestige Les Villas Makila 
Bassussarry
Les Villas Makila is located on a golf resort, just 15 kilometres from the beach. It has an outdoor swimming pool and each en-suite apartment has a kitchen and balcony. All apartments...
Located 5.5 km from UstaritzRoom from 82 €

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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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