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Churches in Biriatou

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

Churches in Pontenx-les-Forges

Church Saint-Martin

It's easy to find, next to the road to Ste Eulalie en Born. Its ochre stone is striking, which contrasts with the water from the o

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

Forests in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Senpere Forest

A pleasant forest where you can picnic. Before there were tables, but they were removed and now there is more of a camping atmosph

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

Beaches in Saint Jean de Luz

Seaside Promenade

Situated in one of the most beautiful and charming parts of the French Basque country. It is very pleasant to walk along the sea f

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

Beaches in Anglet

Plage du VVF

This beach is also known as the Plage de la Chambre d'Amour, until they built this "resort town" in the shape of a boat, part of t

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,

Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

School of Fine Arts

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Squares in Bordeaux

Pierre Renaudel Square

Dedicated to Pierre Renaudel a politician and journalist of the late nineteenth century. In this place there was a necropolis and

Castles in Bayonne

New Castle

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In 1451, Charles VII built this fortress following the French conquest of Bayonne.It has two enormous circular towers that look ou

Theaters in Bordeaux

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The National Theatre is on Bordeaux Aquitaine Renaudel Square, near the School of Fine Arts and the National Conservatory. Within

Things to do in Aquitaine

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