{"id":13778,"date":"2024-07-07T12:54:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-07T10:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=13778"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T07:06:30","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Things to Do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Beaches, History &amp; Basque Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking for the best place to celebrate Saint John&#8217;s Day? Let yourself be charmed by Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not long ago, we were asking ourselves the same thing\u2026 and almost without noticing, we were packing our bags and heading to the French Basque Country. Just a short trip from our home, this coastal gem won us over with its mix of history, seaside atmosphere and Basque authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the iconic Church of Saint John the Baptist to the lively Place Louis XIV, there\u2019s so much to discover. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you the <strong>best things to do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> so you can make the most of your visit and fall in love with this unforgettable town just like we did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time of year, we like to reward ourselves for good grades and break away from our usual travel routine. That\u2019s why we look for a campsite near our destination, where we can unwind in the heart of nature, slow down the pace, and truly disconnect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>We have to admit<\/strong> that this time the weather wasn\u2019t exactly on our side. We couldn\u2019t enjoy the pool or some of the campsite\u2019s other facilities, but we took the opportunity to visit <strong>some iconic nearby spots<\/strong> instead. And of course, we\u2019ll share all the details so you feel inspired to do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13f9775e\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9d7bf954\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M297.2 248.9C311.6 228.3 320 203.2 320 176c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128S64 105.3 64 176c0 27.2 8.4 52.3 22.8 72.9c3.7 5.3 8.1 11.3 12.8 17.7c0 0 0 0 0 0c12.9 17.7 28.3 38.9 39.8 59.8c10.4 19 15.7 38.8 18.3 57.5L109 384c-2.2-12-5.9-23.7-11.8-34.5c-9.9-18-22.2-34.9-34.5-51.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-5.2-7.1-10.4-14.2-15.4-21.4C27.6 247.9 16 213.3 16 176C16 78.8 94.8 0 192 0s176 78.8 176 176c0 37.3-11.6 71.9-31.4 100.3c-5 7.2-10.2 14.3-15.4 21.4c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-12.3 16.8-24.6 33.7-34.5 51.8c-5.9 10.8-9.6 22.5-11.8 34.5l-48.6 0c2.6-18.7 7.9-38.6 18.3-57.5c11.5-20.9 26.9-42.1 39.8-59.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c4.7-6.4 9-12.4 12.7-17.7zM192 128c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16zm0 384c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80l0-16 160 0 0 16c0 44.2-35.8 80-80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the entire French Basque Country at your own pace<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77e20082 gb-headline-text\">Rent a car and discover charming villages, stunning beaches, and breathtaking landscapes \u2014 all without depending on anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d673a471 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Book your car <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/saint-jean-de-luz\/saint-jean-de-luz-railway-station?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">here<\/mark><\/a> at the best price<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a1c5e7b2 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatiseguros.com?r=82482642387952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">travel insurance with IATI<\/mark><\/a> (5% discount for Glutendtrotters readers)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b2d6f8c3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Stay connected in France with a <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/c\/5721792\/2006335\/24764?sharedid=sanjuandeluz-en-post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Holafly eSIM<\/mark><\/a> (also with a 5% discount for you)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Discover_the_best_things_to_see_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Discover the best things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#1_Discover_the_Church_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >1. Discover the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#2_Louis_XIV_Square\" >2. Louis XIV Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#3_Maison_Louis_XIV\" >3. Maison Louis XIV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#4_Maison_de_lInfante\" >4. Maison de l&#8217;Infante<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#5_The_Fishing_Port\" >5. The Fishing Port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#6_Rue_Gambetta\" >6. Rue Gambetta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#7_Les_Halles_Market\" >7. Les Halles Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#8_The_Seafront_Promenade_of_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >8. The Seafront Promenade of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#9_The_Lighthouse_of_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >9. The Lighthouse of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#10_Maison_Adam\" >10. Maison Adam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Gluten-Free_Dining_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Gluten-Free Dining in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#11_La_Grand_Plage\" >11. La Grand Plage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#12_Erromardie_Beach_and_the_Nearby_Beaches\" >12. Erromardie Beach and the Nearby Beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Water_Activities_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Water Activities in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Find_the_Best_Places_to_Park_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Find the Best Places to Park in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Parking_in_the_Town_Center_and_Near_the_Sea\" >Parking in the Town Center and Near the Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Parking_Alternatives\" >Parking Alternatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Things_to_See_Near_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Things to See Near Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Biarritz\" >Biarritz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Hendaye\" >Hendaye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Fuenterrabia\" >Fuenterrab\u00eda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Search_on_the_Map_for_the_Best_Things_to_Do_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Search on the Map for the Best Things to Do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#What_are_the_best_things_to_see_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz_in_one_day\" >What are the best things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in one day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Where_did_Louis_XIV_marry_Maria_Theresa_of_Austria\" >Where did Louis XIV marry Maria Theresa of Austria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Can_you_eat_gluten-free_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Can you eat gluten-free in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#Where_can_you_park_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >Where can you park in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-saint-jean-de-luz\/#What_is_there_to_see_near_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\" >What is there to see near Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_best_things_to_see_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><b>Discover the best things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this small town, steeped in tales of corsairs and buccaneers, the most important wedding of the 17th century took place. The marriage of <strong>Louis XIV<\/strong>, known as <strong>the Sun King<\/strong>, to <strong>Maria Theresa of Austria and Bourbon<\/strong> drew monarchs, aristocrats, and bourgeoisie to this corner of the French Basque Country, turning it into the most glamorous destination in the Old Continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Napoleon III and his beloved wife<\/strong>, <strong>Eug\u00e9nie de Montijo<\/strong>, along with many others, fell under the spell of one of the most famous spas of the era and the stunning scenery stretching all the way to nearby Biarritz.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3b6f9da7\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3b6f9da7\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Faro de Ciboure, pr\u00f3ximo a San Juan de Luz\" title=\"Faro de San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-69b5f282 gb-headline-text\">Ciboure Lighthouse, right by the entrance to the fishing port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to feel like a true monarch or wow your kids with tales of the most feared pirates? Dive into the magic of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and discover the iconic spots this peaceful destination has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the stunning beach of Saint-Jean-de-Luz to its beautiful church, there\u2019s so much to see and enjoy. Don\u2019t miss the chance to taste its <strong>delicious macarons<\/strong>, and don\u2019t worry about parking \u2014 there are plenty of options to make your visit as comfortable as possible! You won\u2019t regret exploring this <strong>magical corner<\/strong> of the Basque coast. <strong>Live the full Saint-Jean-de-Luz experience!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Discover_the_Church_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><strong>1.<\/strong> <b>Discover the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most iconic places to visit in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is, without a doubt, the church where, on June 9, 1660, <strong>Louis XIV married Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria and Bourbon<\/strong>. Although the Church of Saint John the Baptist existed long before the arrival of the Sun King and the daughter of Philip IV, it is believed to have been built on <strong>remnants from the 12th century<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This church has been rebuilt several times due to wars, with the current structure dating back to 1630. However, construction continued for another 50 years, meaning it was still not fully completed at the time of the famous royal wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0a73dcb1\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0a73dcb1\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Iglesia San Juan Bautista en San Juan de Luz\" title=\"Iglesia San Juan Bautista San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e7efb43e gb-headline-text\">Church of Saint John the Baptist \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>History of the Church of Saint John the Baptist<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Church of Saint John the Baptist is not only famous for the royal event, but also because this wedding marked <strong>the end of the Thirty Years\u2019 War between France and Spain<\/strong>. It was not chosen at random for an occasion that was far more political than romantic. Nearly a decade after the ceremony, the door through which the couple entered \u2014 known as the <strong>&#8216;Louis XIV&#8217; door<\/strong> in honor of this historic event \u2014 was sealed as a symbol of the end of conflicts between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b73eac43\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c49fb6f4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M297.2 248.9C311.6 228.3 320 203.2 320 176c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128S64 105.3 64 176c0 27.2 8.4 52.3 22.8 72.9c3.7 5.3 8.1 11.3 12.8 17.7c0 0 0 0 0 0c12.9 17.7 28.3 38.9 39.8 59.8c10.4 19 15.7 38.8 18.3 57.5L109 384c-2.2-12-5.9-23.7-11.8-34.5c-9.9-18-22.2-34.9-34.5-51.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-5.2-7.1-10.4-14.2-15.4-21.4C27.6 247.9 16 213.3 16 176C16 78.8 94.8 0 192 0s176 78.8 176 176c0 37.3-11.6 71.9-31.4 100.3c-5 7.2-10.2 14.3-15.4 21.4c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-12.3 16.8-24.6 33.7-34.5 51.8c-5.9 10.8-9.6 22.5-11.8 34.5l-48.6 0c2.6-18.7 7.9-38.6 18.3-57.5c11.5-20.9 26.9-42.1 39.8-59.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c4.7-6.4 9-12.4 12.7-17.7zM192 128c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16zm0 384c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80l0-16 160 0 0 16c0 44.2-35.8 80-80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">We recommend this <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/azCmxSxD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>guided tour<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> to discover the history of Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the help of an expert guide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Architecture and Impressive Details<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Church of Saint John the Baptist is the second largest in the French Basque Country, after Bayonne Cathedral. Its size was expanded several times due to population growth, driven by the booming whale fishing industry in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Built between the 15th and 17th centuries<\/strong>, the church showcases a style typical of the French Basque Country. Its <strong>austere exterior<\/strong> gives no hint of the <strong>exuberant Baroque interior<\/strong> that awaits inside.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central nave is divided into two levels: the wooden galleries, originally reserved for men, while women sat on the ground floor. This layout was inspired by <strong>shipbuilding techniques<\/strong>, reflecting the seafaring origins of this charming town, and also served as a <strong>cost-effective way<\/strong> to expand the space and accommodate all the faithful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9c25daa6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9c25daa6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Entrada Iglesia de San Juan Bautista en San Juan de luz\" title=\"Entrada Iglesia San Juan Bautista San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Entrada-Iglesia-San-Juan-Bautista-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77413e18 gb-headline-text\">Entrance to the Church of Saint John the Baptist \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most impressive features inside is the <strong>carved wooden altar covered in gold<\/strong>, which occupies the entire back of the church. Most of the furnishings date back to the 17th century, including the pulpit and a relief of Saint Ambrose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listed as a <strong>historic monument since 1931<\/strong>, the church is now one of Saint-Jean-de-Luz\u2019s most popular tourist attractions. Its rich history and cultural significance make it a <strong>must-see stop<\/strong> for any visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Louis_XIV_Square\"><\/span><strong>2. <\/strong><b>Louis XIV Square<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heart of the old town lies <strong>Louis XIV Square<\/strong>, a lively meeting place for both locals and visitors. With its cheerful atmosphere and terrace-filled surroundings, this square is a central spot where <strong>history can be felt in every corner<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to its social charm, <strong>Louis XIV Square<\/strong> is home to the town hall, adding an institutional touch to its already rich historical atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4bf337d0\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4bf337d0\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV.webp\" alt=\"Plaza de Louis XIV\" title=\"Plaza de Louis XIV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Plaza-de-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1db304c4 gb-headline-text\">Louis XIV Square \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Maison_Louis_XIV\"><\/span><strong>3.<\/strong> <b>Maison Louis XIV<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maison Louis XIV<\/strong>, also known as Lohobiague-Enea, is a mansion built in 1643 by wealthy shipowner Joannis de Lohobiague. This magnificent building was home to <strong>King Louis XIV<\/strong> for 40 days before his marriage to Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria in 1660.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classified as a historic monument, <strong>Maison Louis XIV<\/strong> is a fine example of traditional Basque architecture, with influences from both French and Spanish styles. Its interior is furnished with period pieces, allowing visitors to <strong>step back in time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1912d299\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1912d299\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV.webp\" alt=\"Maison Louis XIV\" title=\"Maison Louis XIV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Louis-XIV-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cbfaaa08 gb-headline-text\">Maison Louis XIV from the square that bears its name \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although still a private residence and owned by the same family since it was built, <strong>Maison Louis XIV<\/strong> opens its doors to the public. Here, you can experience nearly four centuries of history through its furniture, paintings, and memorabilia. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit this <strong>historic treasure<\/strong> and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Maison_de_lInfante\"><\/span><strong>4.<\/strong> <b>Maison de l&#8217;Infante<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria also stayed in a historic house before her wedding \u2014 as one would expect. <strong>Maison de l&#8217;Infante<\/strong> is a <strong>must-visit<\/strong> for history enthusiasts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the town\u2019s past right next to the fishing port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This impressive building is significant not only for its architecture but also for its connection to one of the most important events in the town\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Fishing_Port\"><\/span><strong>5.<\/strong> <b>The Fishing Port<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The seafaring soul of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is alive in the heart of the town.<\/strong> Here, in the port \u2014 another of its must-visit landmarks \u2014 the memory of whaling and cod fishing in the waters of <strong>Newfoundland<\/strong> still lingers, reflected in its boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9bae0111\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9bae0111\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Puerto Pesquero de San Juan de Luz\" title=\"Puerto pesquero de San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Puerto-pesquero-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-511e63ac gb-headline-text\">Fishing Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rue_Gambetta\"><\/span><strong>6.<\/strong> <b>Rue Gambetta<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving without a souvenir?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t leave without strolling down the main street of Saint-Jean-de-Luz\u2019s old town: Rue Gambetta. Among the <strong>best things to do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> is exploring this lively street, where you\u2019ll find shops you simply can\u2019t miss. The old town is full of charming little stores waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of them are food shops, but you\u2019ll find a bit of everything: pastry shops, espadrilles, Basque fabrics, Basque berets\u2026 You\u2019re sure to fall in love with a souvenir to take home from one of its charming corners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a263a31f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a263a31f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta.webp\" alt=\"Rue Gambetta en San Juan de Luz\" title=\"Rue Gambetta\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rue-Gambetta-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e54215c5 gb-headline-text\">The Bustling Rue Gambetta \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Les_Halles_Market\"><\/span><strong>7. <\/strong><b>Les Halles Market<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Les Halles is a traditional market established in 1884<\/strong>. In addition to its fresh produce stalls, it is a key landmark in the local and commercial life of this beautiful French Basque town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-bec625b6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-bec625b6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles.webp\" alt=\"Mercado Les Halles\" title=\"Mercado Les Halles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mercado-Les-Halles-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cead401b gb-headline-text\">Les Halles Market in Saint-Jean-de-Luz \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Seafront_Promenade_of_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><strong>8.<\/strong> <b>The Seafront Promenade of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the perfect place to relax and take in its natural beauty<\/strong>. Strolling along its seawall \u2014 another must-visit spot \u2014 and photographing the picturesque houses on the <strong>Seafront Promenade<\/strong> are essential activities to complete your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the <strong>Grand H\u00f4tel Thalasso &amp; Spa<\/strong> and the <strong>Casino JOA of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> will immerse you in the aristocratic elegance of a bygone era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_Lighthouse_of_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><strong>9.<\/strong> <b>The Lighthouse of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re passionate about photography, you can\u2019t miss the southern end of the Seafront Promenade, where the impressive <strong>Lighthouse of Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This historic lighthouse, designed by architect <strong>Andr\u00e9 Pavlovsky<\/strong> and built in 1936, offers spectacular views of the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It\u2019s the perfect spot to capture unforgettable images of the natural beauty surrounding Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-03c94e77\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-03c94e77\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage.webp\" alt=\"Faro de San Juan de Luz \" title=\"Faro de San Juan de Luz en Grande Plage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Faro-de-San-Juan-de-Luz-en-Grande-Plage-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-feb21110 gb-headline-text\">Saint-Jean-de-Luz Lighthouse \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Maison_Adam\"><\/span><strong>10.<\/strong> <b>Maison Adam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you heard of <strong>macarons<\/strong>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisonadam.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Maison Adam<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> is not just any pastry shop \u2014 it\u2019s an iconic spot in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, as they were the ones who created these delicious treats for the marriage of the Sun King to Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, everyone who tastes this delicacy falls head over heels for it. The same family who created them still uses the original recipe from the famous wedding, made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites. And the best part\u2026 <strong>they\u2019re gluten-free<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2da08037\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2da08037\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz.webp\" alt=\"Tienda Maison Adam en San Juan de Luz\" title=\"Maison Adam San Juan de luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Maison-Adam-San-Juan-de-luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-370e8f9c gb-headline-text\">Maison Adam \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gluten-Free_Dining_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><b>Gluten-Free Dining in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our visit, we enjoyed the rich local cuisine at a centrally located spot right across from the train station: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/Restaurant_Review-g187089-d6166952-Reviews-Martxuka-Saint_Jean_de_Luz_Basque_Country_Pyrenees_Atlantiques_Nouvelle_Aquitaine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Martxuka<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. They serve delicious breakfasts and excellent brunches from midday, with plenty of <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong>. The service was warm and friendly, and we had no trouble with the language, as they speak perfect Spanish. What more could you ask for? Martxuka is also listed with the note &#8220;Opciones sin gluten&#8221; (gluten-free options) in the establishment directory of the Asociaci\u00f3n de Cel\u00edacos y Sensibles al Gluten de la Comunidad de Madrid, and you&#8217;ll find it at 3 Boulevard du Commandant Passicot, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the center of the caf\u00e9, there\u2019s a dedicated play area to keep the little ones entertained. They also sell <strong>handcrafted products<\/strong> made by local artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3a0c3930\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5cfc8871\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5cfc8871\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-79d6428f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-79d6428f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 con bol de avena sin gluten y frutas\" title=\"Martxuca 2 San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-2-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-da1f7186 gb-headline-text\">Breakfast at Martxuka \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9ed2af3b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9ed2af3b\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0530ac11\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0530ac11\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Salm\u00f3n y aguacate en Martxuca\" title=\"Martxuca 1 San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Martxuca-1-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d75e681b gb-headline-text\">Avocado and Salmon Breakfast \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_La_Grand_Plage\"><\/span><strong>11.<\/strong> <b>La Grand Plage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We couldn\u2019t leave without visiting one of the main attractions of this charming fishing town. Among the <strong>best things to do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> is to simply enjoy its breathtaking coastline. Although we\u2019re lucky enough to have stunning beaches all year round, we can\u2019t help but admire the beauty of the shores along this gorgeous stretch of coast.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right in the city center lies <strong>La Grande Plage<\/strong>. This long stretch of sand is perfect for enjoying with the family, whether sunbathing or playing in the sea. And if you prefer another activity, you can stroll along the <strong>Seafront Promenade<\/strong> that runs alongside it, admiring the picturesque houses that line the shore and the spectacular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-75e13f23\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-75e13f23\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp\" alt=\"Grande Plage en San Juan de Luz\" title=\"La Grande Plage San Juan de Luz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Grande-Plage-San-Juan-de-Luz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f79e60ab gb-headline-text\">Grande Plage \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Erromardie_Beach_and_the_Nearby_Beaches\"><\/span><strong>12<\/strong>. <b>Erromardie Beach and the Nearby Beaches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few kilometers from the center, you\u2019ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: <strong>Erromardie<\/strong>, <strong>Lafit\u00e9nia<\/strong> \u2014a paradise for surfers\u2014, <strong>Mayarco<\/strong>, and <strong>Senix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get there by car or take the scenic coastal path, enjoying nature and panoramic views along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Activities_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><b>Water Activities in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers a wide variety of water activities, from surfing to paddleboarding. If you\u2019re a water lover, you\u2019ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the sea actively \u2014 and for a truly unforgettable experience, <strong>book this scenic Basque Country boat tour<\/strong> along the coast and see the beauty of Saint-Jean-de-Luz from the water <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/fZNwfyXn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Best_Places_to_Park_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><b>Find the Best Places to Park in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our main worries when traveling by car is finding a good place to park so we can enjoy our destination with peace of mind. If this is something that concerns you, rest assured \u2014 Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers plenty of stress-free parking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_in_the_Town_Center_and_Near_the_Sea\"><\/span><b>Parking in the Town Center and Near the Sea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saint-Jean-de-Luz has several parking areas<\/strong>, both in the town center and near the sea. Some zones have time limits, but we found the prices to be quite high, which made it difficult to visit the most iconic spots at a relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We chose an easily accessible underground car park<\/strong> close to all the main attractions, which allowed us to explore without worries \u2014 and the price wasn\u2019t much different from what we pay in our own city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07d26ef8\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1GcI4x2NdyN3iTvnb9CbszQ5ZdP3jBNw&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_Alternatives\"><\/span><b>Parking Alternatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We weren\u2019t lucky enough to find a free parking spot. And if you\u2019d rather avoid any hassle, you can always consider arriving by train if there\u2019s a station near your accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_See_Near_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><b>Things to See Near Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our visit to the French Basque coast, we had the chance to explore several nearby towns, each with its own personality and plenty of tourist attractions. Here are some of our favorites \u2014 highly recommended:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biarritz\"><\/span><b>Biarritz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Saint-Jean-de-Luz is very close to <strong>Biarritz<\/strong>, the two French towns have very different atmospheres. We encourage you to visit both.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss the Seafront Promenade in Biarritz, home to two of its main landmarks: the Casino and the <strong>Hotel du Palais<\/strong>, built by Emperor Napoleon III to host his wife, Eug\u00e9nie de Montijo. You can also visit the islet of the <strong>Rock of the Virgin<\/strong>, connected to the mainland by a small iron footbridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cfdb6b9f gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-biarritz-in-one-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>14 Best Things to do in Biarritz &#8211; A Gluten-Free Travel<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hendaye\"><\/span><b>Henday<\/b><strong>e<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the French Basque Country, just a short distance from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, lies <strong>Hendaye<\/strong>. This town also boasts a rich maritime history and an impressive beach that\u2019s a paradise for surfers. Hendaye is also home to remarkable landmarks such as the <strong>Abbadia Castle<\/strong>, a neo-Gothic mansion built by scientist Antoine d\u2019Abbadie, and a charming old town with picturesque streets and traditional buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuenterrabia\"><\/span><b>Fuenterrab\u00eda<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just 20 kilometers from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, on the other side of the French-Spanish border by the mouth of the Bidasoa River, <strong>Hondarribia<\/strong> (Fuenterrab\u00eda) is one of the most charming towns on the Basque coast. Its original core, with brightly painted houses, sits atop a hill and is surrounded by ancient walls. <strong>La Marina<\/strong>, once a fishermen\u2019s quarter, has become one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Basque Country and one of its top holiday destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Share Your Experience!<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our guide. Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a destination full of history, charm, and natural beauty, and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll love it just as much as we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to hear about your experience. Which places did you visit? What was your favorite corner of Saint-Jean-de-Luz? <strong>Share your comments and tell us about your adventures!<\/strong> Your story could inspire other Glutendtrotters to discover this wonderful destination. We can\u2019t wait to read your tales!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4eb455d1 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_on_the_Map_for_the_Best_Things_to_Do_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span><strong>Search on the Map for the Best Things to Do in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7fa32a5\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=17qANRSfRJVg9ttDs7WDdUJiL7TrDBjY&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a27d34c5\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-sjl-en-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_things_to_see_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz_in_one_day\"><\/span>What are the best things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in one day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The essentials are the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Louis XIV Square and Maison Louis XIV, the fishing port, Rue Gambetta, Les Halles Market and the seafront promenade as far as the lighthouse. Everything can be covered on foot in the old town and along La Grande Plage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-sjl-en-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_Louis_XIV_marry_Maria_Theresa_of_Austria\"><\/span>Where did Louis XIV marry Maria Theresa of Austria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They married on June 9, 1660 in the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a wedding that marked the end of the Thirty Years&#8217; War between France and Spain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-sjl-en-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_gluten-free_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span>Can you eat gluten-free in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. We enjoyed the local cuisine at Martxuka, across from the train station, which serves gluten-free options and is listed with that note in the establishment directory of the Asociaci\u00f3n de Cel\u00edacos y Sensibles al Gluten de la Comunidad de Madrid. Maison Adam&#8217;s macarons are made with almonds, egg whites and sugar. Even so, always tell the staff about your coeliac disease before ordering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-sjl-en-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_park_in_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span>Where can you park in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are car parks in the town center and near the sea. Some zones have time limits and we found the prices quite high, so we chose an easily accessible underground car park close to the main attractions. Another option is to arrive by train.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-sjl-en-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_there_to_see_near_Saint-Jean-de-Luz\"><\/span>What is there to see near Saint-Jean-de-Luz?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Nearby you will find Biarritz, with its seafront promenade, Casino and Hotel du Palais, Hendaye, with its surf beach and Abbadia Castle, and Hondarribia (Fuenterrab\u00eda), about 20 kilometers away across the border.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the best things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in one day?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The essentials are the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Louis XIV Square and Maison Louis XIV, the fishing port, Rue Gambetta, Les Halles Market and the seafront promenade as far as the lighthouse. 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