Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune
A seaside harbor town where Louis XIV held his wedding. It has a calm bay beach, a colorful fishing port and old Basque-style streets, about 15 kilometers from Biarritz.
In 1660, Louis XIV married the Spanish princess Maria Theresa at the Church of Saint-John the Baptist. The church's Basque-style interior, with its three tiers of wooden galleries and golden altarpiece, is striking. Its main doorway was sealed after the wedding and has never been reopened. The town also has the Maison Louis XIV, and on Rue Gambetta you'll find old shops known for macarons and gâteau basque. The bay is protected by a breakwater, so the waves are very gentle and it's good for swimming. The train from Biarritz takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ciboure
- Fort de Socoa
- Guéthary
- Corniche Basque
- Château d'Abbadia
- La Rhune Rack Railway
- Cité de l'Océan
- Plage de la Côte des Basques