Sights in Pirineos Atlánticos

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sights in Pirineos Atlánticos : the essentials

Palaces in Pau

Palais Beaumont

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Pau is a beautiful city in the southwest of France at the foot of the Pyrenees. With less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and

Churches in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Saint Pierre Church

Currently closed for renovation until June 23, 2012. Galleries like these are very typical in this zone of the Basque Country, w

Castles in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Witches Castle

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This castle is now in ruins. It's construction began in the 14th century, but suffered several fires. Unfortunately, it's famous b

Squares in Pau

Clémenceau Square

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Churches in Ciboure

Church of San Vicente

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It is definitely worth making a stop in this tiny town, the birthplace of Ravel, facing St Jean de Luz. The church is precious. It

Historical Monuments in Hendaye

Monument aux Morts

This monument, dedicated to the victims of the World Wars, is situated in a beautiful spot. With your back to the monument you can

Churches in Sare

Eglise Saint Martin

The church of Sare is situated in one of the prettiest villages in France. I recommend you visit the small cemetery surrounding th

Cemeteries in Biriatou

Biriatu Cemetery

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The cemetery can be found in the urban centre of this small French Basque town of only some 1000 inhabitants. To access it, you ha

Churches in Biriatou

St Martin Church

Located in the small French Basque town of Biriatu-Biriatou. The church can be found in the centre of the town, next to the pedime

City Halls in Hendaye

Town Hall (Maire d'Hendaye)

The city hall (hotel de ville) is black and red with a whale on his shield. The whalers hendayeses were good at what they did and

Churches in Urrugne

Chapel of Our Lady of Socorri

The Chapel of Our Lady of Socorri can be found at the top of this beautiful French Basque village. It's a much-loved place of pilg

Bridges in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Pont Notre Dame

Just down the Rue d'Espagne we came to the bridge under which the river passes "The Nive." By the bridge is where you'll see the d

Statues in Saint Jean de Luz

Louis XIV Statue

In the 17th Century, St Jean de Luz (Donibane Lohitzune), lived its splendor, when King Louis XIV decided to get married in the Ch

Cemeteries in Saint Jean de Luz

Crypt of the Knight Firmin Van Bree

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Firmin Van Bree (1880-1960), was a famous Belgian industrialist who was intrigued by the beauty of San Juan de Luz and the hill of

Cemeteries in La Bastide-Clairence

Israeli Cemetery

I'm sure you will wonder what on Earth an Israeli cemetery is doing in a town as quaint as the Bastide Clairence? The answer will

Churches in La Bastide-Clairence

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

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Situated at the top of this small town, this place is rated as one of the most beautiful places to visit in France. It is worth me

Churches in Bidart

Chapelle Sainte Madeleine

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This chapel is along the cliffs and on top of a hill. It is said that before the door there are bodies of the dead sailors buried

Churches in Bidart

Notre Dame de l'Assomption

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This is a typical church in Lapurdi. It has a white facade and a beautiful wooden gallery inside. According to ancient tradition,