Place Louis XIV is the largest and nicest square in St. Jean de Luz. Cities all over France have squares named in honor of a king. This square in St. Jean de Luz is named after the Sun King because he put St. Jean de Luz on the map – by getting married here. Continue reading “St. Jean de Luz and the Sun King”
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Let’s Explore St. Jean de Luz
“Basqueland” straddles the border between Spain and France on the Atlantic side, where they meet at the Bay of Biscay. We’re staying on the French side, but so far on this trip, we’ve spent most of our time in Spain. We’ve been on the move. Now it’s time to relax, kick back, and explore St. Jean de Luz. Continue reading “Let’s Explore St. Jean de Luz”
The Road to Bilbao
Today is our first day waking up in St. Jean de Luz. After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll be on the road to Bilbao, where we’ll stop for lunch. Bilbao is most well-known for being the home of the Guggenheim museum, but we’re going just to see the city itself. But first, le petit déjeuner. Continue reading “The Road to Bilbao”
Welcome to Basque Country
St. Jean de Luz is a small coastal town just barely on the French side of the border between Spain and France. The town looks out on the Bay of Biscay and further out, the Atlantic Ocean. St. Jean de Luz is in Basque Country. But what does that mean, exactly? Continue reading “Welcome to Basque Country”
Rough Road to St. Jean de Luz
We started the day in Barajas, Spain – a pleasant pueblo adjacent to Madrid International airport. From there, we flew to San Sebastián. Next step: rent a car and make the short drive across the border to to St. Jean de Luz, France. It should have been easy, but it was a rough road to St. Jean de Luz. Continue reading “Rough Road to St. Jean de Luz”
