DISCOVER
Place Louis XIV,
in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Located in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, just steps from our Basque Country campsite, Place Louis XIV is the historic heart of the town.
Built in 1643 by Johannis de Lohobiague, King Louis XIV’s house visible from the square’s terraces is a residence representative of the wealth and splendor of the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz at that time.
Discover Place Louis XIV
In 1659, Louis XIV stayed in this house for 40 days. As a young king, he came to Saint-Jean-de-Luz to sign the Treaty of the Pyrenees formalizing a peace concluded between the Spanish crown and France at the end of the Franco-Spanish War. The treaty also provided for the young king’s marriage to Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria, daughter of the King of Spain.
The King’s house is listed as a Historic Monument and can be visited from June to September.
Visit to Place Louis XIV
The Infanta’s house also borders the square, along with numerous Basque facades in multiple colors. You’ll also find a music pavilion and the town hall.
Place Louis XIV is a lively place full of activities. Local painters display their canvases there, and you can also discover numerous events throughout the summer season.
There are many shaded cafés where it’s always a pleasure to have a drink. With the numerous restaurants lining the square, it’s also the ideal spot for lunch. Very close by, you’ll find the fishing port. It’s also on Place Louis XIV in Saint-Jean-de-Luz that the town’s pedestrian streets begin. It’s a charming place where life is good… You’ll definitely pass through during your tourist visit to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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