St-Jean-de-Luz
・Church where Louis XIV was married
・Macarons unique to this town
【City description】
It’s a small town in the Basque region. Many visitors come in this town during the summer vacation for the Atlantic beach. When we walk on the streets, we find the buildings of the decoration of the Basque. Louis 14th held a wedding ceremony in a church and there is their residence in the town at present.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
3h30
【Budget】
11.50 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
【Map and access to Aquitaine】
①Poitiers: The town where Joan of Arc was tried
②La Rochelle: A popular port town with three towers
③Bordeaux: The central city famous as the port of the moon
④Pau: A town on a hill overlooking the Pyrenees
⑤Bayonne: A town where Basque culture remains strong
⑥Biarritz: One of the leading resorts in the Basque region
⑦Saint-Jean-de-Luz: A seaside town where Louis XIV was married
Saint-Jean-de-Luz can be reached by train in about 30 minutes from Bayonne.
Check here for area information around St-Jean-de-Luz ! !
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
- Itinerary Map
- ①Saint-Jean-de-Luz Station
- ②Tourist Information Center
- ③Residence of Louis XIV★
- ④Residence of Infant★
- ⑤Donibane Park
- ⑥Seaside Esplanade★
- Let’s Try the Famous Macaron! !
- ⑦Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church★
- ⑧Orientation Table◎
- ⑨Bus Stop; Digue aux Chevaux / Zaldien Diga
- Useful Links for Travel
- Other Cities Recommended in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Saint-Jean-de-Luz Station
★Go to Joachim Labrouche Avenue and turn right when you go through a market hall. It takes 5 minutes by walk.
②Tourist Information Center★Go to Victor Hugo Boulevard and turn right at a roundabout near a port. It takes 5 minutes.
③Residence of Louis XIV★Go along the port.
④Residence of Infant★Continue to walk along the port of Infante St. It takes 5 minutes.
⑤Donibane Park★Go to a beach.
⑥Seaside Esplanade★Turn right and enter the center street by Republic St. When you return to Ferdinand Foch Square, turn left to go to 17 Pluviôse St. Then, turn left at the first crossroad. It takes 10 minutes.
⑦Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church★Continue to walk on the street in front of the church and turn right at the sea. Go to the seaside esplanade as far as a hill. It takes 25 minutes by walk.
⑧Orientation Table★Return the rout as fat as a bus stop. It takes 10 minutes.
⑨Bus stop; Digue aux Chevaux / Zaldien Diga★Get off the bus at the bus stop; Halte Routière.
【Goal】St-Jean-de-Luz Station
Downtown Map
・If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information.
・You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
【Start】
①Saint-Jean-de-Luz Station
Gare de Saint Jean de Luz
★Go to Joachim Labrouche Avenue and turn right when you go through a market hall. It takes 5 minutes by walk.
②Tourist Information Center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Get maps and more here.
★Go to Victor Hugo Boulevard and turn right at a roundabout near a port. It takes 5 minutes.
③Residence of Louis XIV★
Maison Louis XIV
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 8 euros
Opening hour: 11h30 am – 5 pm
(10h30 am – 12h30 pm / 2h30 pm – 6h30 pm in July and August)
Close: between November and March, Tuesday
This is the mansion where Louis XIV stayed for over a month in 1660 to marry a Spanish princess. The wedding was held in this area, which has been embroiled in a long-standing conflict with Spain, and was a major step towards peace between the two countries. Inside, you can see Louis XIV’s stay, from his bedroom and the costumes he wore to the kitchen. The highlight is the decorated beams that allow you to look up at the ceiling, along with paintings depicting whaling at the time.
★Go along the port.
④Residence of Infant★
Maison de l’Infante
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 2.50 euros
Opening hour: 11 am – 12h30 pm / 2h30 pm – 6h30 pm between June and November
(open only in the afternoon on Monday)
Close: between December and May, Sunday
This is a building with a pink exterior facing the port. Like the Residence of Louis XIV, Marie Therese stayed there during her wedding to Louis XIV. Although the part you can visit is limited to the second floor, you can see a reproduction of what it looked like back then.
★Continue to walk along the port of Infante St. It takes 5 minutes.
⑤Donibane Park
Parc donibane
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
When you go up the breakwater at the back of the park, you can see the ocean. There is a small lighthouse on your left.
★Go to a beach.
⑥Seaside Esplanade★
Promenade au bord de mer
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll along the coast while admiring the Atlantic Ocean. A distinctive feature of the area is that there is a bridge along the coast that connects the breakwater to the house. You can also see many houses with white walls decorated with red or green frames, which are typical of the Basque region.
Let’s Try the Famous Macaron! !
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is famous for its traditional macarons. It’s a simple dish unlike the ones with cream, but the flavor of almonds spreads and it’s very delicious.
★Turn right and enter the center street by Republic St. When you return to Ferdinand Foch Square, turn left to go to 17 Pluviôse St. Then, turn left at the first crossroad. It takes 10 minutes.
⑦Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church★
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8h30 am – 6h30 pm
Close: No
This is the church where Louis XIV and Marie Therese were married on June 9, 1660. For this reason, multiple layers of scaffolding have been set up inside the church along the walls so that many people can watch the ceremony. The altar is also quite luxurious, with 18 carvings of saints and other decorations inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
★Continue to walk on the street in front of the church and turn right at the sea. Go to the seaside esplanade as far as a hill. It takes 25 minutes by walk.
⑧Orientation Table◎
Table d’orientation Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
From here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the coastal town. There is also a small chapel on the hill.
★Return the rout as fat as a bus stop. It takes 10 minutes.
⑨Bus Stop; Digue aux Chevaux / Zaldien Diga
Digue aux Chevaux / Zaldien Diga
From the bus stop, take bus line 17 towards Zaldi Xurito. The bus only comes about once every two hours, so please check the timetable below. One way is 1 euro.
Site of the bus
https://www.txiktxak.fr/
★Get off the bus at the bus stop; Halte Routière.
【Goal】
St-Jean-de-Luz Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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