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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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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."
Overview of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is located on the Ways of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostela. It boasts a rich military heritage with its citadel, as well as civil and religious landmarks. The town is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."
Key Facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the south of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, not far from the Spain.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,553 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 2.73 km².
- Altitude: from 159 to 320 m.
History of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
What to See and Do
Along the banks of the Nive River, the town center is home to many beautiful traditional houses with red and white façades. The citadel and its redoubt (17th century) stand as reminders of the town’s military past.