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Saint-Jean-de-Luz is one of France’s prettiest villages — perfect for a slow stroll and a long lunch. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Saint-Jean-de-Luz
On the Basque coast near the Spanish border, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is an elegant seaside town and traditional fishing port, gathered around a beautiful sheltered bay with a fine sandy beach protected from the Atlantic swell. Its lively old town of colourful Basque houses, with their carved timbers and red shutters, is full of shops selling local specialities — espadrilles, linen, chocolate and macarons. The town holds a special place in French history: it was here, in 1660, that the young Louis XIV married the Infanta of Spain in the fine church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, still one of the loveliest Basque churches. With its harbour, beach, refined architecture and rich Basque culture, Saint-Jean-de-Luz combines seaside pleasure with heritage and gastronomy. Charming, colourful and beautifully sited, it is one of the jewels of the Pays Basque.