🏙️ Visit Saint Jean de Luz in 2 days

Have you ever gone visit Saint Jean de Luz. Are you looking for information about this city? Where to go out in Saint Jean de Luz, where to sleep in Saint Jean de Luz, what to visit in the vicinity of Saint Jean de Luz? In this article I will tell you all about this beautiful town.

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1) Visit Saint Jean de Luz

Saint Jean de Luz! One of the two mythical cities, with Biarritz, on the Basque coast! Charm, authenticity of this still very active fishing port, very fashionable place to stay, lively all year round, festive ... Anyway, everything to please you, whether for a weekend or more ... believe me, you will be charmed! !

Saint Jean de Luz is called in Basque, Donibane Lohitzun. It has a very active fishing port, with an incredible charm. It is very popular with tourists who like to walk there. It is located on the Basque coast, 30 minutes from Biarritz and close to the Spanish border.

First of all, know that the main street in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is rue Gambetta, a pedestrian street with many shops. A very pleasant street, do not hesitate to get lost in the surrounding alleys.

Here are some ideas for Visit Saint Jean de Luz and its surroundings!

The Fort of Socoa

The entrance to Socoa Bay is framed by the Socoa traffic light and the Pointe Sainte-Barbe lighthouse. The bay was defended by the Socoa Fort, built under Louis XIII.

The village in front of St Jean de Luz - Ciboure

Ciboure shares the Socoa bay and the fishing port with Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It is the town that is right in front of San Juan de Luz.

The residence of King Louis XVII

Louis XIV established his residence there when he married the Infanta Marie-Thérèse in 1660. He still lives and in the same family since its construction in 1643.

You can visit this beautiful house, you will see furniture from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the biblical scenes of its painted beams, its large living room, the bedroom of the Sun King and its wax figures ... Nice.

Paul Jovet Littoral Botanical Garden

A great visit, if you like gardens and beautiful ocean views, go to the Paul Jovet Littoral Botanical Garden. The setting is magical. You even have some really cool workshops to do. A great idea for an afternoon of wild relaxation!

The port of Saint de Luz

The casino of Saint Jean de Luz

Local pastries (Adam, Paries)

Coastal walk

A very pleasant walk is to follow the coast. You can go up to Biarritz, and make many stops to contemplate a magical landscape. On the coast of the Basque coast you can take many excursions. More info here.

The beaches of Saint Jean de Luz

Here is a small video to show you the atmosphere of this beach:

Las Casetas de San Juan de Luz (Andalusian festival).

Every year the Casetas de Santa de Luz take place (in mid-May). This festival takes place along the bay at the foot of the Sainte-Barbe hill. On the menu, music, dances, catering ... All in a very warm atmosphere.

Hours: 12am to 2am

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2) Where to sleep in Saint Jean de Luz

You want to know where to stay in Saint Jean de Luz? Here are some addresses that I was able to retrieve and that they communicated to me:

The hotel le petit Trianon is well located, but you have to book in advance to get good prices.
The Txoko and the Almadies (a netizen who recommended them to me) are a bit pricey for my taste, but they offer discounts, so take 2 minutes to look! Super well placed
A little further, the hotel residence of the Golf.
You also have, by the way, I highly recommend that you take a look, the apartments that are rented by individuals! Also look on Airbnb and compare the prices of these apartments (it is often cheaper)!

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Too much for the part: where to sleep in Saint Jean de Luz, I think you have the information you need to know where to stay in Saint Jean de Luz!

3) Where to go out in Saint Jean de Luz

Well, I can only advise you to go for a drink at Place Louis XIV. There you will also find the famous house of Louis XIV. For the record, this house was built in 1643.

It is so called because he received Louis XIV for 40 days while he waited for his fiancee, the Infanta María Teresa, to return from Spain. It is also called Casa de la Infanta.

Bands often come to play some pieces.

But you will also find many very nice bars where you can taste cold cuts and oysters. Very nice spending time with friends with a bottle of wine and a game of cards….

In the middle of this square you have a bandstand, where many artists perform, really very nice! Especially outdoors :)

The addresses of the good restaurant in Saint Jean de Luz:

At pablo's house (Basque cuisine) - 5 Rue Mademoiselle Etcheto (behind the aisles) 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz

A beautiful old address, in fact it would be the oldest restaurant in town. The food is great, everything is homemade, a guarantee of quality ... to do.

In Ciboure you have one of the best restaurants, it's called "Chez mattine"
The little Basque Mayan grill on rue Saint Jacques (you have the grand marnier souffle dessert which is not on the menu. It is a killer but you must order it first).
The southern light store - 58 rue St Jacques Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Very gourmet dishes. A beautiful address run by a couple passionate about restoration. Inside you can eat at a large table, ideal for socializing;) Anyway, go ahead, you'll have a good time.

The cosmopolitan - 5 place Maréchal Foch 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. A wish for pizza! Go to this address you will not be disappointed, the pizzas are to die for!