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】
3 h 30
【Budget】
10.50 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
Check here for area information around St-Jean-de-Luz ! !
- Itinerary Map
- ①Saint-Jean-de-Luz Station
- ②Tourist Information Center
- ③Residence of Louis XIV
- ④Residence of Infant
- ⑤Donibane Park
- ⑥Seaside Esplanade
- Let’s try this city’s famous macaron! !
- ⑦Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church
- ⑧Orientation Table
- ⑨Bus stop; Digue aux Chevaux / Zaldien Diga
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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
Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots. 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: 7 euros
Opening hour: 11 h 30 am – 5 pm
(10 h 30 am – 12 h 30 / 2 h 30 pm – 6 h 30 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 – 12 h 30 / 2 h 30 pm – 6 h 30 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 this city’s 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: 8 h 30 am – 6 h 30 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 43 towards Urrugne – Bourg. 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
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