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  • 17 reviews | 215 travellers
    Very pleasant visit. Ana, the guide, charming. He told us anecdotes and recommended places to visit and where to try typical products. We recommend the visit. An opportunity to discover a piece of history in a unique place.
    10 Eva María
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service starts
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service starts

On this guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you'll discover where the Sun King Louis XIV celebrated his wedding, as well as many other facts about this town in the French Basque Country.

On this guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you'll discover where the Sun King Louis XIV celebrated his wedding, as well as many other facts about this town in the French Basque Country.

Tour Details 

At the designated time, we'll begin this guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in front of the indoor market of Les Halles.

After a short introduction to the town, which belongs to the Lapurdi region of the French Basque Country, we'll head to the Church of St John the Baptist. This church was where the wedding of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria, the daughter of the Spanish king Philip IV, took place.

We'll tell you about this royal wedding, along with the different Franco-Basque traditions, and then, we'll explore the commercial Rue León Gambetta toward the Place Louis XIV. Here, you'll see the house where the Sun King once lived and learn more about this monarch's stay in Saint Jean de Luz.

Continuing our tour, we'll then stroll along the Maison de l'Infante, a luxurious palace where Maria Theresa of Austria stayed before her marriage to Louis XIV. This building is found in front of the port, where you'll learn about the role the dreaded pirates played in this town in southern France.

Finally, after 1.5 hours, we'll conclude this guided tour in the vicinity of the fishing port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where you'll enjoy the maritime ambiance at your own pace. 

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Duration

1h 30m.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

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  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Local Experts Tours (Francia) Show more

  • Local Experts Tours (Francia)

    Corporate name: DONOSTYLETOURS SL

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Les Halles Market

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