Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

The town lies on the river Nive,8 kmfrom the Spanish border. It is the head town of the region of Cize (Basque: Garazi), and was the capital of the former Basque province of Lower Navarre. The town's name means "Saint John [at the] Foot of [the] Pass"; the pass leads through the Pyrenees to Spain. That's where the pilgrims go.

Top Attractions in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Explore the best things to see and do in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port:

• ★Cobbled Ru de la Citadelle
• ★Notre-dame-du-Bout-du-Pont
• ★Pilgrim Office
• ★porte Saint-Jacques

Where to Stay in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

• 🏨Beilari
• 🏨Gite Makila
• 🏨Refuge Municipal

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Travel Guide Sections

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