Saint-Palais is a southwestern city in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, halfway between Pau and Bayonne. Mixe capital city in the Basque province of Lower Navarre, Saint-Palais is also an essential stage of the pilgrimage of Saint-Jacques de Compostela.
The origins of the town date back to the Middle Ages, to the twelfth century. It then becomes a foundation of the Kingdom of Navarre in the thirteenth century.
Labeled green holiday, the city offers a perfect setting in the heart of Basque country, between tradition and modernity.
Featuring among others an equestrian center, sports facilities, hiking trails and rivers, the city offers many activities for couples, families or friends. The city center is also lively with its weekly market, bars and restaurants in which to sample the local fare. Saint-Palais also many shops.
One can also admire the heritage of the city, including the house of the Heads, St. Mary Magdalene Church, the Holy Jayme trinquet, or facades and gardens on the banks of the Bidouze.
Saint-Palais offers many activities and sites to visit to suit all tastes.
Discover a rich local heritage by borrowing attractive routes in the countryside and villages from Saint-Palais. The way to discover the City's Wood is an easy path that will appeal to families, with an explanation about the flora, trees and picnic tables available. This short and secure ride was labeled Stroll Deck by the departmental committee Hiking, its accessibility for people with reduced mobility traveling with and strollers. The Smugglers Trail delight for its athletes, with a crossing of the Basque Country since Saint-Palais to Hendaye, horseback and mountain biking. This course is aimed at riders and mountain bikers confirmed. We can also do a bike ride from the Tourist Office Saint-Palais with Gabadi circuit.
The equestrian center Saint-Palais also offers various activities such as horseback riding or introductory courses on horses and ponies.
The city also has an entertainment center for children.
Saint-Palais also invites you to discover its cultural heritage, traditions and gastronomy. Among the important monuments include the House of Heads, where lived the Basque historian Oyhenart the sixteenth century, the Sainte-Madeleine church and its unusual organ "Cavaillé-Coll" neo-Gothic inaugurated in December 1873 or yet the Holy Jayme trinquet, historical monument inaugurated in 1891.
Saint-Palais market, which takes place on Friday morning in the covered market in the town, is the opportunity to discover the specialties of the region.
It also includes the market in winter fat on Friday from mid-November to mid-February.
Every year in late July, held the Festivities of Saint-Palais, with many festivities with local colors.
In autumn, roasted pigeon is one of the key specialties to discover. It has long been the high reputation of tables Saint-Palais.
The city also hosts an annual major event, which highlights the Basque traditions, the Force Basque festival. This event takes place every year on the first Sunday following August 15 at the municipal pediment. He was introduced to Saint-Palais in 1951. It is a unique spectacle in the eyes of the visitor. Eight teams from Saint-Palais and neighboring villages compete in six spectacular and ancient races that are the tug of war, the rise of the haystack, the rising of the cart, the sawyers, racing bag of wheat and lumber.
Exposition d'art des Associations
- From 25 march to 20 april 2024
- 55 Avenue de Gibraltar, Espace Chemins Bideak
- The "Chemins de Connaissance" room will feature artistic workshops by Loisirs et Amitiés, Artizar and Mila Kolore. You'll be able to share in their passion and discover, sometimes in previews, some of their creations. All styles, techniques and universes will be represented, offering something for everyone.
Exposition d'Art Local : Gune'Art
- From 25 march to 20 april 2024
- 55 Avenue de Gibraltar, Espace Chemins Bideak
- The "Chemins d ? Art" room will be taken over by 16 local artists (painters, pastelists, illustrators, graphic designers, draughtsmen, portrait artists and sculptors) who have skilfully combined their talents to bring you an original collective exhibition called "Gune ? Art". You can discover different styles, techniques and universes that blend harmoniously and complement each other perfectly. Each artist has given free rein to his or her inspiration and artistic sensibility.
Exposition Céramique : Vivant
- From 5 to 24 april 2024
- 55 Avenue de Gibraltar, Espace Chemins Bideak
- The first exhibition, which runs until Saturday April 20, is entitled "Vivant (e) (s)" and is the fruit of a collaboration between ceramic artist Eliane Monnin and the CHAAP class at Amikuze secondary school, with the aim of enabling students to appropriate her world and create their own sculptures. Eliane Monnin has been working in ceramics for over fifteen years. Her world fascinates nature lovers. She uses natural elements, small objects gleaned from nature walks, as inspiration but also as tools.
Exposition : " Basques in Australia"
- From 5 to 24 april 2024
- 55 Avenue de Gibraltar, Espace Chemins Bideak
- This exhibition takes you on a voyage of discovery of the Basques who emigrated to Australia : an evocation of the Australian diaspora, with ten panels covering different areas and themes. Each image represents a shared and at the same time private story of the men and women who emigrated to Australia. Pieces of a life. An intense and moving stroll through dozens of photos.
Street Eguna
- On 20 april 2024
- Skate Park PUNPA
- Come and have fun, share and create ! Introduction to skateboarding, BMX, scooter and graffiti. Ages 8 and up. Sweets, pastries and cold drinks. Places limited, booking recommended.
Ciné-Rencontre : "N'Avoue Jamais"
- On 28 april 2024
- Complexe Saint-Louis, Rue Jean Urruty
- Comedy by Ivan Calbérac with André Dussollier, Sabine Azéma, Thierry Lhermitte… After 50 years of marriage, François Marsault, a retired general, is still madly in love with his wife Annie. When he discovers that she had cheated on him 40 years earlier, his blood runs cold. In order to clear his name, there's only one solution : leave her and go off manu militari to find Boris, his former lover, and smash his face in. But at her age, it's not that simple ? After the film, discussion in the presence of director Ivan Calbérac (director of La dégustation, L'étudiante et Monsieur Henri, Venise n'est pas en Italie, etc.).
Jeudis Après l'École : Activités Pour Enfants.
- On 2 may 2024
- Bilbalka, D8
- Every Thursday, Bilbalka offers a special package for children : trampoline, climbing, jorkyball… a fun way to work out ! (Outside school vacations).
Spectacle de Danse "Du Vent Dans les Plumes"
- On 5 may 2024
- Rue Jean Urruty
- Have you ever heard of Swan Lake ? Do you know Monsieur-Monsieur ? Or perhaps Madame-Madame ? … Who cares ? Let these two dreamers guide you into a poetic and unexpected universe as you take a curious stroll through the city… Search, observe, take a fresh look at your surroundings and wait for something to beckon… A playful, poetic creation where dance is encountered in an unexpected and joyful way. By compagnie Volubilis. For ages 5 and up.
Jeudis Après l'École : Activités Pour Enfants.
- On 9 may 2024
- Bilbalka, D8
- Every Thursday, Bilbalka offers a special package for children : trampoline, climbing, jorkyball… a fun way to work out ! (Outside school vacations).
Randonnée Accompagnée "Haranbeltz et Soihartze - Chemins Creux, Sources et Chapelles"
- On 15 may 2024
- Eglise
- A pleasant walk alternating between the beautiful Bas-Navarra farms, the woods of Ostabat and the highest point with its orientation table. We take the pilgrims' path which passes by the Soihartz chapel. Whether passing through or working the land, men and women have shaped this territory, leaving their mark : centuries-old path, chapel, washhouse, spring… Full-day outing, 10-minute carpool from Saint Palais. Easy level, 190 m. ascent, 7 km. Organized by CAPB. - Ibilaldi atsegin bat, Baxenabarreko etxalde ederren, Izurako oihanaren eta orientazio mahaia duen kaskotik gaindi. Soihartze kaperatik pasatzen den beilarien bidexkatik pasatuko gira. Izan bisitari edo laborari, gizakiak lurralde hau moldatu dute, aztarnak utziz : bidexka zaharrak, kapera, latsagia, iturria. Eguneko ateraldia, piknika ekarri. 10 minutuko autokidetza Donapaleutik abiatuz.
