Saint-Jean de Luz has a cute downtown with cafes and shops. It features a long stretch of beach along France’s famous Cote Vermeille (Red Coast) and it is a short drive to Spain. The train station in Saint-Jean-de-Luz (pronounced sahn-john-duh-LOOZ) is near the center of town and very close to hotels. Saint Jean de Luz is a charming old fishing town located just 10 minutes from the mountains and 20 minutes from Spain. In this enriching environment, total relaxation is guaranteed.
Accommodation overnight out of Bordeaux town, in a quiet and picturesque hotel. A beautiful seaside resort and active fishing port not far from the Spanish border, Saint Jean de Luz is a lively and cosmopolitan town. The town center of St Jean de Luz has a medieval background, with no doubt, a great deal of influence in the past from Spain and the Moors, and with this mixture of architecture, old World charm, old buildings, fishing port and narrow lanes, there is an atmosphere (like a good football match or a rugby International), an ambience, even if the town is full of tourists of all nationalities, every one gets along, especially at the time of the jazz fete in the streets.
Nowadays, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a renowned seaside and spa resort which has succeeded in preserving its 17C heritage. Its famous shopping streets, numerous cultural ans sporting events and leisure activities provide unrivalled attractions for the many thousands of visitors who flock to this delightful town year round. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.
Place Louis XIV is the place for concerts, artist exhibitions, a square that remembers the time when St Jean de Luz was a “Little Paris” - a fashionable resort. Visit the church of Saint Jean-Baptiste dating from the 15th Century, where Louis XIV and the Infanta Marie Therese were married - the interior is quite spectacular - with 3 levels of galleries and a 17th century organ - providing good accoustics for a number of concerts through out the year. Les organistes reprirent du service eartir de 1804 mais ils avaient affaire in instrument jout de souffle.
Surfing enthusiast Christian Thurin is also a past master in the art of discovering the best Basque products, in France and Spain. His mountain ewe’s milk cheeses are unpasteurised. Saint Jean de Luz hotels with inter-connecting rooms, cots and babysitting services are a must have for any Saint Jean de Luz family holiday, but remember self-catering apartments are an appealing and stress-free alternative. Our inventory of Saint Jean de Luz apartment rentals changes frequently, so please bookmark this page and check back often. You may also be interested in Biarritz (9 miles), Arcachon (92 miles), Bareges Tourmalet (97 miles), Blaignac (114 miles), and Agen (127 miles) for additional vacation rental options.
Its art: warm, elegant hospitality. A blend of styles: cosy comfort and wide-open spaces yet brimming with soul, traditions and the frangrant aromas of Basque County!
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