Location: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Top Things to do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Top Restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
What to do and see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
Between Biarritz and the Spanish border, the Atlantic fishing village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz combines Basque charm with pleasant, family-friendly beaches on the bay. July and August are the high season here, so if you'd rather avoid the tourist crunch, either book outside of those months or plan to arrive at the beach first thing in the morning.
Restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1. Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,428 reviews
Reviewed By JAF_Wales - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We walked over the harbour bridge after visiting the smaller 'Eglise Saint-Vincent' which is also worth visiting. However this church is on a much larger scale with a very impressive altar. The organ was also playing at the time which made for a wonderful atmosphere.
2. Promenade Jacques Thibaud
3. Port de Saint-jean-de-Luz.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By ADXBS - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A beautiful fishing port which is still active today. You can find the local catch at the market. A lovely location.
4. Grande Plage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Big fine sand beach protected by a bay at the heart of the city. Ideal for the bathing in family with young children. Clubs of beach, rents of tents, deckchairs and parasols. Nautical activities on the spot as paddle board, towed buoys, water-skiing ... Handiplage and Audiobeach next to the lighthouse.
Reviewed By JANEDAY18
Do you like rain? No, try an overcast day, or if you are fortunate, the sun will be filtered by humidity or as clear as any sky you have ever seen near the sea. The walk along the entire length of "la digue" combined with detours along the beach in the sand is splendid. Start in front of the entrance to the port with the village of Ciboure facing you and walk toward the small white chapel atop the hill in the opposite direction. On this side of the bay, climb the stairs and explore the hill. There is a blockhouse left from WW II. There are pancaked layers of rock and the sea crashing against it below. Climb the hill. See the view just behind the St. Michael chapel that spans a view of the entire bay from la Rhune mountain all the way to the Pyrenees in Spain that spill into the ocean. The personality of any weather is worth the hide and seek excursion with nature and her Atlantic Ocean gifts. Then treat yourself to a coffee or chocolate somewhere in the village!
5. Chateau d'Urtubie
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By 269louist
We had a lovely stay at Château d'Urtubie where we stayed two nights. The castle and its surroundings (garden, Orangerie) are extremely well maintained. Our host was very welcoming, full of local recommendations for restaurants and it was a pleasure to learn from him the history of this place. Nous avons passé deux très belles nuits au château d'Urtubie. Le château et son domaine (jardin, orangerie) sont extrêmement bien entretenus. Notre hôte fut très accueillant, plein de recommandations sur les restaurants locaux et c'était un plaisir de l'écouter nous raconter l'histoire du château et du domaine
