Places to Visit and Sightseeing
in Saint Jean de Luz

The House of Louis XIV (Maison Lohobiague) Place Louis XIV.
A 17th century house built by Johan de Lohobiague, shipowner and mayor of the city.
Louis XIV stayed there in 1660 during the signing of the Treaty of the Pyrenees and his marriage with Maria Theresa, Infanta of Spain, June 9th 1660 at the St Jean Baptiste church.
On his way to Madrid, the Duke of Anjou, the future King Philip V of Spain stopped there in 1701.
Open to visit.

The House of the Infante (Maison Joanoenia) 1, rue de l 'Infante
Built late 16th century, this elegant residence was given to Joannot Haraneder by the city.
The Infanta of Spain, the future Queen of France and Anne of Austria, Queen Mother, came to Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the court for the wedding of his son and stayed here in 1660.
Remains open for private visits.

Alexandrenia home and the Three Canons House, 6 rue Mazarin
The rue Mazarin is lined by the oldest and most beautiful houses in the city.
Both these houses are typical of the architecture of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the 17th and 18th centuries.
They have survived the ravages of the ocean which destroyed the sea wall protections and engulfed the old La Barre neighborhood in 1782.

The Fishing Port, witness to the departure of the the Basque fishermen leaving to fish for cod and whale in the 15th century.

The Town Hallbuilt in the 17th century, between Louis XIV and Corsaires squares.

Saint Jean Baptiste church (see page)

Pointe Sainte Barbe and the Chapel, ideal vantage point from which to admire a magnificent panorama of the Bay of St. Jean de Luz.

© photos OT Saint Jean de Luz

Promenade Jacques Thibaud (1880/1953).
In tribute to this great violinist who loved of St Jean de Luz, the town gave his name to this beautiful seaside promenade.
Jacques Thibaud built the house "Zortziko" in Saint Jean de Luz in 1926.
He is buried in the Aice Errota cemetery.