History of Saint Jean de Luz


« Donibane, Lohizune », la basque, starts on the port.
Sheltered well with the foot of the hill of Bordagain and coiled with the hollow of bay, this city with accomplished its destiny by and for the sea.

Maritime city, of the evocative words of legends resound in the sea air: hunters of whale, cod fishermen, corsairs, adventurers of the high-sea fishing of the coasts of Dakar..

Royal city, the marriage of Louis XIV will project the name of Saint-Jean-of-Luz in the VXII century old Europe and will contribute to its historical fame .

Balneal and tourist city, the city affirms, today, its character, its Basque authenticity. The traditions of the song, the dance and the ancestral sports are expressed here.

present of many facets where the histoireet the present merge.

In order to écouvrir in detail the history of our city, we propose to you, in French, of the visits accompanied (lasted 1. 30 to 2 a.m.) at the beginning by the Office by Tourism, places Maréchal Foch:
  • During the school holidays
    (Carnival, Easter, All Saints' day and Christmas): saturdays with 15 H
  • In May, June, September and October: saturdays with 15 H
  • In July and August: Tuesday and saturdays with 10 a.m.
    (bilingual anglais/français on request)
We can also pay visits of groups.

Information and reservations to the 00.33.5.59.26.03.16