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Saint-Michel

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Small village in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Saint-Michel's border with Spain to the south and is part of the Basque province of Lower Navarre, and the district of Bayonne, located nearby. He is known to be a step in the various paths of the pilgrimage of Saint-Jacques de Compostela, such as via Podiensis, Via Turonensis, Via Lemovicencis and Camino Navarro. Saint-Michel was also the scene of a famous battle, that of Chateau-Pignon in 1793 against the Spanish. On this occasion, 700 French soldiers drove to blows over 1,800 Spanish soldiers bayonets.

Charming village, Saint-Michel is the opportunity to enjoy typical houses and other buildings with typical architecture of the region and enjoy gourmet specialties, like the Espelette chilli dishes.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Michel
Postcode64220
Latitude43.1362380 (N 43° 8’ 10”)
Longitude-1.2208429 (W 1° 13’ 15”)
AltitudeFrom 177m to 1417m
Surface area30.30 km²
Population297 inhabitants
Density9 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePau (119 km, 1:40)
Insee code64492
IntercommunalityCA du Pays Basque
DepartmentPyrénées-Atlantiques
TerritoriesAquitaine, Béarn-Basque Country, Pyrenees
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Caro1.5 km (4 min)
Aincille3.4 km (8 min)
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port3.7 km (7 min)
Uhart-Cize4.4 km (8 min)
Estérençuby4.7 km (6 min)
Ispoure4.8 km (9 min)
Lasse5.4 km (10 min)
Ascarat5.6 km (11 min)
Saint-Jean-le-Vieux6.3 km (12 min)
Bussunarits-Sarrasquette7.2 km (16 min)
Ahaxe-Alciette-Bascassan7.6 km (13 min)
Anhaux9.2 km (15 min)
Lecumberry9.4 km (16 min)
Bustince-Iriberry9.5 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Saint-Michel allows visitors to discover many Basque-style buildings, colorful and full of history.

A Zerkupe a place called Saint-Michel, it is possible to admire a zahar gaztelu. This term refers to a Basque stronghold proto built in the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age. That of Saint-Michel, exceptional thing, culminates at 1085 meters altitude.

One can still observe fears of Chateau-Pignon, built in the sixteenth century and was the scene of a famous battle in 1793 between the French and the Spanish.

Typical farms in the Basque Country are also present in the village of Saint-Michel like Arzitia farmhouse built in the seventeenth century and the Lodaenea farm built in 1781.

Built in 1905, St. Vincent de Dax church does not lack charm, while the Priory Orisson, formerly dependent on the Abbey of Lahonce, is charged with religious history. Indeed, it was once used as an inn for pilgrims on the road to Saint Jacques de Compostela.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 2°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rafting or hydrospeed in Basque Country
Sports sensations35 € to 60 € Bidarray (17.3 km)
Visit to an artisanal espadrilles manufacturing workshop
Arts and Crafts5 € Mauléon-Licharre (29 km)
Visit a Wood and Stone craft studio
Arts and CraftsFreeAinhoa (30 km)
Show at Cabaret La fourmi rouge
Entertainment35 € to 70 € Laàs (41 km)
Canoe ride along the Gave d’Oloron
Sports sensations11 € to 120 € Sorde-l'Abbaye (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Occostey with a donkey
HikeEasy3:00Irouléguy (8.3 km)
Urkulu
HikeIntermediate1:15Saint-Michel
Zurzai
HikeIntermediate2:50Mendive (15.4 km)
Stairs Peak/ Eskaleta - Trail
HikeIntermediate3:35Larrau (18.7 km)
Peak of the stairs/ Eskaleta
HikeIntermediate3:35Larrau (18.7 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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