Narrow lanes district

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

Welcoming narrow lanes bustling with tourist shops and restaurants serving Basque specialties.

Places in Narrow lanes district

Narrow lanes Basque restaurants Restaurants serving Basque specialties including tuna cooked the luzienne way and koskera hake.
Narrow lanes macaron shops Shops famous for Saint-Jean-de-Luz's celebrated macarons.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the beach and Basque coastal walks.
Getting around: Saint-Jean-de-Luz's town centre and beachfront are compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French and Basque. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Saint-Jean-de-Luz's dining scene continues showcasing the region's exceptional seafood and Basque culinary identity, with gâteau basque remaining a beloved local specialty and restaurants throughout town serving grilled sardines and fresh fish caught daily from local waters.

Town centre — Home to Le Kaiku and the church where Louis XIV married Maria-Thérèse of Spain.
Beachfront — The town's beach, lined with the historic 1909 hotel and other beachfront properties.