Tourism Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a medieval strengthened city, that protected the passage towards the Spain by the collar of Ronceveaux. This is one of the steps the more known on the way of Holy Jacques of Compostelle, and the door St Jacques always is crossed by many pilgrims.

The village is crossed by two rivers, the Nive and th e Laurhibar. The old city and his street of the Citadel will delight you by his beauty. This is a true pleasure to stroll since the paved bridge until the high citadel.

Situated at the heart of Basque Country, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is equally a very good starting point of departure for excursions in the valleys neighbor. Come to discover the Irouléguy's vineyard, to visit the prestigious abbey of Ronceveaux of the Spanish side, or get thrills in the rapids of the River Nive.