Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: Charming Old Capital of Lower Navarre
Set with historical buildings and natural wonder, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a small medieval town in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department. The translation of its name means ‘Saint John at the Foot of the Pass’ and is known as the home of Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont. Adorned by its cozy and warm atmosphere, neighboring villages is also just within walking distance. To get to this town, tourists can take a train from Bayonne or travel through Biarritz Airport, the nearest airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France.
Best Time to Visit
In terms of weather, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France is best to visit during the months of April to November. These months offer good weather for outdoor activities. The tourism is usually at peak during the summer months and events to look forward to include the Farm and Craft Fair held annually during the month of May. Tourists visiting will find that Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France hotels are cheaper in the winter season, when tourists are less likely to visit and there is fewer crowds.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There’s plenty of activities to do and places get around with while in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. Tourists can join a guided tour and explore the fortified city and visit nearby neighboring villages. The caves of Isturiz and Oxocelhaya are also natural wonder to visit, with its historic cave engravings and thousand-year concretions.
Travelers can stay at different accommodations just a few minutes away from must-see attractions. AUBERGE DU PELERIN is a family-friendly with that features an onsite restaurant and comfortable guestrooms with a patio and free access to internet. Guests can also choose to stay in Residence Pierre & Vacances Le Parc D’Arradoy, located just a few distance away from the Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. It has 4 star amenities with an outdoor pool and guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and contemporary décor.