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Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Nestled in its bay, the town is both a fishing port and a well-known, slightly upscale seaside resort, as evidenced by some of the beautiful villas along its waterfront.
Overview of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Nestled in its bay, the town is both a fishing port and a well-known, slightly upscale seaside resort, as evidenced by some of the beautiful villas along its waterfront.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 14,093 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 19.05 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.saint-jean-de-luz.com
History of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
What to See in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
City centre
The town centre is home to a collection of houses built between the 15th and 17th centuries (including the Infanta’s residence), along with more recent Basque-style architecture and several pedestrian streets. The fishing port, an integral part of the local heritage, is also located here.
The town centre is home to a collection of houses built between the 15th and 17th centuries (including the Infanta’s residence), along with more recent Basque-style architecture and several pedestrian streets. The fishing port, an integral part of the local heritage, is also located here.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church
A typically Basque church, known for its 17th-century altarpiece and especially for hosting the wedding of Louis XIV and Marie-Thérèse of Spain.
A typically Basque church, known for its 17th-century altarpiece and especially for hosting the wedding of Louis XIV and Marie-Thérèse of Spain.
Louis XIV House
This house of a wealthy shipowner hosted the young King Louis XIV during his wedding in 1660 (hence its name). Centuries later, you can still see the furniture and typical layout of an affluent family from that era.
This house of a wealthy shipowner hosted the young King Louis XIV during his wedding in 1660 (hence its name). Centuries later, you can still see the furniture and typical layout of an affluent family from that era.
What to Do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Climate and Weather
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
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| Saint-Jean-de-Luz | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
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Nearby
Some of the main points of interest near Saint-Jean-de-Luz:
Ainhoa
On the Camino de Santiago, this small village is one of France’s most beautiful, with its typical Basque architecture of large half-timbered and corbelled houses.
On the Camino de Santiago, this small village is one of France’s most beautiful, with its typical Basque architecture of large half-timbered and corbelled houses.
Biarritz
For a long time, one of the most prestigious seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast. Its attractions include "bourgeois" mansions, the Rocher de la Vierge, and, in another domain, excellent surf spots.
For a long time, one of the most prestigious seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast. Its attractions include "bourgeois" mansions, the Rocher de la Vierge, and, in another domain, excellent surf spots.
Bidart
A charming seaside resort on the Basque coast, set against cliffs. It is well-known for surfing.
A charming seaside resort on the Basque coast, set against cliffs. It is well-known for surfing.
La Rhune
This small Franco-Spanish Pyrenean summit is a tourist destination thanks to the La Rhune rack railway, which offers stunning landscapes and panoramic views. It’s also home to the famous pottoks (small Basque horses) that roam freely.
This small Franco-Spanish Pyrenean summit is a tourist destination thanks to the La Rhune rack railway, which offers stunning landscapes and panoramic views. It’s also home to the famous pottoks (small Basque horses) that roam freely.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
This small town on the Camino de Santiago boasts a rich military heritage with its citadel, as well as civil and religious landmarks. It is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
This small town on the Camino de Santiago boasts a rich military heritage with its citadel, as well as civil and religious landmarks. It is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
and on the Spanish side...
Hondarribia
Opposite Hendaye (France), this seaside resort is also an ancient town with a very pretty historic centre.
Opposite Hendaye (France), this seaside resort is also an ancient town with a very pretty historic centre.
San Sebastián
Nestled in its bay, this is a major seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. The city also boasts a very pretty old town, pleasant and charming, making it one of the most visited destinations on the Basque coast.
Nestled in its bay, this is a major seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. The city also boasts a very pretty old town, pleasant and charming, making it one of the most visited destinations on the Basque coast.
Zarautz
West of San Sebastian, this is a major seaside resort known for its vast beach and surfing. It also boasts a charming urban center and several parks.
West of San Sebastian, this is a major seaside resort known for its vast beach and surfing. It also boasts a charming urban center and several parks.
Further Reading
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City Centre (Saint-Jean-de-Luz)
★★ The town centre is home to a collection of houses built between the 15th and 17th centuries (including the Infanta’s residence)…
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (Saint-Jean-de-Luz)
★★ A typically Basque church, known for its 17th-century altarpiece and especially for hosting the wedding of Louis XIV and Marie-Thérèse of…
Paul Jovet Coastal Botanical Garden
★ It's a landscaped garden by the ocean.
Louis XIV House
★ This house of a wealthy shipowner hosted the young King Louis XIV during his wedding in 1660 (hence its name). Centuries later, you can…