{"id":5263,"date":"2024-04-26T17:40:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T16:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/?p=5263"},"modified":"2026-02-07T16:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:30:23","slug":"saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its Grand H\u00f4tel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the melting pot of Basque culture that is Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its famous bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Grand H\u00f4tel is a chic and elegant establishment for a stay of leisure and relaxation.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Corsaires_et_Pirates\" >Corsairs and Pirates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Des_sites_porteurs_dhistoire\" >Sites steeped in history<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#La_place_Louis_XIV\" >Place Louis XIV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#La_Maison_Louis_XIV_ou_Maison_Lohobiague\" >The Maison Louis XIV or Maison Lohobiague<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#LHotel_de_ville_Herriko_Etxea\" >The Town Hall (Herriko Etxea)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#La_Maison_de_lInfante_ou_maison_Joanoenia\" >The House of the Infanta or Joanoenia House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#La_rue_Gambetta\" >Rue Gambetta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Le_front_de_mer\" >The seafront<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Leglise_Saint-Jean-Baptiste\" >Saint-Jean-Baptiste church<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Une_institution_luzienne_le_Grand_Hotel\" >A Luzian institution: the Grand H\u00f4tel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Loreamar_Thalasso_Spa\" >Loreamar Thalasso &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Un_Cinq_etoiles_les_pieds_dans_leau\" >A five-star hotel with its feet in the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/en\/saint-jean-de-luz-and-its-grand-hotel\/#Restaurant_Aho_Fina\" >Restaurant Aho Fina<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"Le Grand H\u00f4tel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, un 5 \u00e9toiles Belle-Epoque.\" data-rl_caption=\"Le Grand H\u00f4tel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, un 5 \u00e9toiles Belle-Epoque.\" title=\"The Grand H\u00f4tel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a 5-star Belle-Epoque hotel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand H\u00f4tel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a 5-star Belle-Epoque hotel.\" class=\"wp-image-5290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8386-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Grand H\u00f4tel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a 5-star Belle-Epoque hotel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corsaires_et_Pirates\"><\/span>Corsairs and Pirates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. L&rsquo;ex-voto de l&rsquo;\u00e9glise Saint-Jean-Baptiste est un bateau \u00e0 aubes \u00e0 bord duquel sont embarqu\u00e9s des marins que l&rsquo;on aper\u00e7oit sur le pont et dans les canots de sauvetage.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. L&#039;ex-voto de l&#039;\u00e9glise Saint-Jean-Baptiste est un bateau \u00e0 aubes \u00e0 bord duquel sont embarqu\u00e9s des marins que l&#039;on aper\u00e7oit sur le pont et dans les canots de sauvetage.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The ex-voto in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a paddle-steamer with sailors on board, who can be seen on the deck and in the lifeboats.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The ex-voto in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a paddle-steamer with sailors on board, who can be seen on the deck and in the lifeboats.\" class=\"wp-image-5449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8366-1-glissees-Copier-18x24.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The ex-voto in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a paddle-steamer with sailors on board, who can be seen on the deck and in the lifeboats.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Olivier Fr\u00e9chet lives in Urrugne, near Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This historian, who specialises in the history of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, gives us a brief history of his beloved town. <em>\"Our town had its month of glory during the marriage of King Louis XIV in 1660. The ceremonies took place from 8 to 9 June, the day of the wedding celebrated in the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. From the 16th to the 19th century, Basque privateers turned the Bay of Biscay into a veritable \"viper's nest\", according to the English, who hunted them down with little success.... Their golden age was during the wars of the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV\".<\/em> Unlike the pirate, who acts on his own behalf, the privateer, armed with a letter of marque, is authorised to seize enemy ships on the orders of the king. The town's most famous privateers include the Issagaray privateers, who were received and congratulated by the Sun King. But also Jean d'Albarrade, who ended his career as ... Minister of the Navy in 1794. And the last corsair to date, Pellot Montvieux, known as the Basque Fox, who died in 1856. Another special feature is that Ducontenia Park owes its name to a privateer: Captain Duconte.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz.\" data-rl_caption=\"Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz.\" title=\"Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-1024x618.jpeg\" alt=\"Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.\" class=\"wp-image-5350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-1024x618.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-768x463.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-600x362.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1-36x22.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8377-1-glissees-Copier-1.jpeg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Whale, sardine, cod and tuna fishing have ensured the reputation of Basque fishermen. Whaling was organised from the 9th century onwards and became a mainstay of the local economy. As cetaceans became rarer in the Bay of Biscay, the Basques pursued them to the far north! The 18th century saw the end of this hunt and the decline of cod fishing. On the other hand, sardine fishing took off. It was dethroned around 1950 by tuna fishing. Olivier Fr\u00e9chet attributes the economic decline to the scarcity of fish, due in particular to overfishing by Spanish sailors equipped with modern, powerful equipment financed in part by European aid funds. <br>Under the Revolution and the Empire, the Basque Country in general and Saint-Jean-de-Luz in particular suffered greatly. The continuous wars with Spain brought regiments of soldiers with their requisitions, looting and fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Des_sites_porteurs_dhistoire\"><\/span>Sites steeped in history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A town of art, history and heritage, Saint-Jean-de-Luz boasts a number of buildings that recall the days when privateers terrorised the Spanish, English and Dutch.  In 1691, a letter from the Duke of Grammont to King Louis XIV praised the exploits of the famous Coursic, a privateer who had captured more than a hundred ships and brought them back to the port. It stipulated that <em>\"His Majesty could go from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Ciboure without getting his feet wet by using the decks of boats taken from the enemy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_place_Louis_XIV\"><\/span><strong>Place Louis XIV <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Brasserie Bar Le Majestic sur la place Louis XIV, coeur historique de la ville.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Brasserie Bar Le Majestic sur la place Louis XIV, coeur historique de la ville.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Brasserie Bar Le Majestic on Place Louis XIV, the historic heart of the town.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Brasserie Bar Le Majestic on Place Louis XIV, the historic heart of the town.\" class=\"wp-image-5298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8372-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Brasserie Bar Le Majestic on Place Louis XIV, the historic heart of the town.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Surrounded by superb residences and numerous restaurants, the Place Louis XIV is one of the liveliest spots in town. In summer, patron saint festivals, balls, toros de fuego and concerts give the square a festive air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Maison_Louis_XIV_ou_Maison_Lohobiague\"><\/span><strong>The House of Louis XIV<\/strong> <strong> or Maison Lohobiague<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-luz. Maison Lohobiague dite Louis XIV. Au deuxi\u00e8me \u00e9tage, se trouvent les pi\u00e8ces et mobiliers les plus int\u00e9ressants, dont le lit utilis\u00e9 par Louis XIV.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-luz. Maison Lohobiague dite Louis XIV. Au deuxi\u00e8me \u00e9tage, se trouvent les pi\u00e8ces et mobiliers les plus int\u00e9ressants, dont le lit utilis\u00e9 par Louis XIV.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-luz. Lohobiague house known as Louis XIV. On the second floor are the most interesting pieces and furnishings, including the bed used by Louis XIV.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-luz. Lohobiague house known as Louis XIV. On the second floor are the most interesting pieces and furnishings, including the bed used by Louis XIV.\" class=\"wp-image-5325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jdb-maison-louis-xiv-Copier-36x24.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The Lohobiague house known as Louis XIV. On the second floor are the most interesting pieces of furniture, including the bed used by Louis XIV.<\/em> <em>Lezbroz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>The house, built between 1643 and 1649 for the shipowner Johannis de Lohobiague, mayor of the town and heir to a large racing family, dominates the square. It was renamed the \"Maison Louis XIV\" after the young king stayed here for his wedding in 1660. Built in the Louis XIII style, this imposing stone residence has two facades surrounding a square floor plan some twenty metres long. Its fa\u00e7ade with its galleries gives it the air of a Palladian villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LHotel_de_ville_Herriko_Etxea\"><\/span><strong>The Town Hall (Herriko Etxea)<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. En 1960 sous la mandature d\u2019Alfred Pose, la mairie, construite en 1656, est r\u00e9nov\u00e9e par l\u2019architecte Maurice Darroquy qui agrandit les ouvertures et ajoute fen\u00eatres et balcons. \u00a9 Lezbroz\" data-rl_caption=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. En 1960 sous la mandature d\u2019Alfred Pose, la mairie, construite en 1656, est r\u00e9nov\u00e9e par l\u2019architecte Maurice Darroquy qui agrandit les ouvertures et ajoute fen\u00eatres et balcons. \u00a9 Lezbroz\" title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. In 1960, under the mandate of Alfred Pose, the town hall, built in 1656, was renovated by the architect Maurice Darroquy, who enlarged the openings and added windows and balconies \u00a9 Lezbroz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. In 1960, under the mandate of Alfred Pose, the town hall, built in 1656, was renovated by the architect Maurice Darroquy, who enlarged the openings and added windows and balconies \u00a9 Lezbroz \" class=\"wp-image-5332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1110295\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. In 1960, under the mandate of Alfred Pose, the town hall, built in 1656, was renovated by the architect Maurice Darroquy, who enlarged the openings and added windows and balconies \u00a9 Lezbroz <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><br>The U-shaped Town Hall was built between 1656 and 1657 on a marshy area bordering the port. The story goes that its construction was the result of revenge taken by the bayle of the time, Jean de Casabielhe, against Maria Sol to block her view of the port. The widow of Johannis de Lohobiague and owner of the Maison Louis XIV refused the bayle's advances and was punished as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Maison_de_lInfante_ou_maison_Joanoenia\"><\/span><strong>The House of the Infanta or Joanoenia House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La maison de l&rsquo;Infante (\u00e0 droite) donne sur le port de la ville. \u00a9Lezbroz\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La maison de l&#039;Infante (\u00e0 droite) donne sur le port de la ville. \u00a9 Lezbroz\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The Maison de l&#039;Infante (right) overlooks the town&#039;s harbour. \u00a9Lezbroz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The Maison de l&#039;Infante (right) overlooks the town&#039;s harbour. \u00a9Lezbroz\" class=\"wp-image-5334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/L1090218\u00a9Lezbroz-Copier.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The Maison de l'Infante (right) overlooks the town's harbour. \u00a9 Lezbroz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><br>Built in 1640 by a wealthy shipowner, Joannot de Haraneder (hence the name Joanoenia), this building housed Marie-Th\u00e9r\u00e8se for her wedding ceremonies in June 1660. Its pink brick and stone facade is reminiscent of an Italian palace.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_rue_Gambetta\"><\/span><strong>Rue Gambetta <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Cette rue, bord\u00e9e d&rsquo;\u00e9choppes et de caf\u00e9s, est toujours tr\u00e8s anim\u00e9e.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Cette rue, bord\u00e9e d&#039;\u00e9choppes et de caf\u00e9s, est toujours tr\u00e8s anim\u00e9e.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This street, lined with stalls and caf\u00e9s, is always bustling with activity.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This street, lined with stalls and caf\u00e9s, is always bustling with activity.\" class=\"wp-image-5326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC02339.jpg-Teddy-Bear-Copier.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This street, lined with stalls and caf\u00e9s, is always bustling with activity.<\/em> <em>Lezbroz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the road linking Bayonne to Spain, this pedestrianised street is one of the city's busiest thoroughfares. It stretches from the port to Boulevard Thiers. Lined with numerous shops, you can admire the magnificent old houses, including the Maison Gorritienea, which belonged to the famous privateer Joachin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_front_de_mer\"><\/span><strong>The seafront<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Le front de mer s\u2019\u00e9tire le long du perr\u00e9, barri\u00e8re prot\u00e9geant la ville des assauts de l\u2019oc\u00e9an. Les passerelles permettant d\u2019acc\u00e9der aux maisons du front de mer en font un lieu pittoresque.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Le front de mer s\u2019\u00e9tire le long du perr\u00e9, barri\u00e8re prot\u00e9geant la ville des assauts de l\u2019oc\u00e9an. Les passerelles permettant d\u2019acc\u00e9der aux maisons du front de mer en font un lieu pittoresque.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The seafront stretches along the perr\u00e9, a barrier protecting the town from the onslaught of the ocean. The footbridges providing access to the houses along the seafront make it a picturesque place.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The seafront stretches along the perr\u00e9, a barrier protecting the town from the onslaught of the ocean. The footbridges providing access to the houses on the seafront make it a picturesque place.\" class=\"wp-image-5306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8438-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The seafront stretches along the perr\u00e9, a barrier protecting the town from the onslaught of the ocean. The footbridges providing access to the houses along the seafront make it a picturesque place.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leglise_Saint-Jean-Baptiste\"><\/span><strong>Saint-Jean-Baptiste church<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. L\u2019orgue de tribune est le joyau de l&rsquo;\u00e9glise Saint-Jean-Baptiste.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. L\u2019orgue de tribune est le joyau de l&#039;\u00e9glise Saint-Jean-Baptiste.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The gallery organ is the jewel in the crown of Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The gallery organ is the jewel in the crown of Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.\" class=\"wp-image-5319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8364-1-glissees-Copier-18x24.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The gallery organ is the jewel in the crown of Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This church was the setting for the marriage ceremony between Louis XIV and the Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria. The oldest part dates from the 15th century.<br>Most of the alterations took place in the 17th century: creation of side chapels, enlargement of the heart, opening of the large portal, closing of the door through which the royal couple left and finally raising of the bell tower. The centrepiece of the church is undoubtedly its large 17th-century altarpiece, the work of sculptor Martin de Bidache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Among the personalities who have lived in Saint-Jean-de-Luz are Louis XVI, Maurice Ravel, Napoleon III and the famous Hollywood film decorator Pinney Earle (1878-1951). In 1930, he moved to Ascain with his wife and built a strange fortress villa reminiscent of the adobe houses built around Santa Fe in New Mexico. Numerous celebrities, including Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin, Abel Gance, Louis Jouvet, Mistinguett and Josephine Baker, have also stayed in the \"city of privateers\". It seems that they all dined at the Grand H\u00f4tel, which was then called ... H\u00f4tel Terminus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_institution_luzienne_le_Grand_Hotel\"><\/span>A Luzian institution: the Grand H\u00f4tel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Fa\u00e7ade du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Fa\u00e7ade du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Facade of the Grand H\u00f4tel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Facade of the Grand H\u00f4tel.\" class=\"wp-image-5267\" style=\"width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier.jpeg 752w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier-294x300.jpeg 294w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier-588x600.jpeg 588w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8347-1-glissees-Copier-24x24.jpeg 24w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Seafront of the Grand H\u00f4tel<\/em> <em>Thalasso &amp; Spa, charming five-star hotel.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><em>\"I took up my position as Grand Hotel manager in October 2014,\" explains V\u00e9ronique Allegre-Concedieu, a smiling forty-something wearing an elegant suit. \"What a surprise! The hotel was being renovated from top to bottom, and for many long months I had to take on the role of deputy site manager in addition to recruiting and assigning teams, for the hotel and restaurant as well as the thalassotherapy centre and spa... No doubt it was the fact that we started this adventure at the same time that gave all the staff the feeling of belonging to one big family, whose professionalism is matched by its dedication to our loyal clientele ... now we have 67 staff, including 15 for the thalassotherapy centre, not counting seasonal jobs during the holiday periods...\".<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. V\u00e9ronique Allegre &#8211; Concedieu, Directrice du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. V\u00e9ronique Allegre - Concedieu, Directrice du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. V\u00e9ronique Allegre - Concedieu, Manager of the Grand H\u00f4tel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. V\u00e9ronique Allegre - Concedieu, Manager of the Grand H\u00f4tel.\" class=\"wp-image-5269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier.jpg 561w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier-438x600.jpg 438w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8489-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. V\u00e9ronique Allegre - Concedieu, Manager of the Grand H\u00f4tel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Director of the Grand Hotel is undoubtedly endowed with rare expertise in the luxury hotel sector. Her in-depth knowledge of the sector, her strategic vision and her keen eye for detail make her a true ambassador of excellence, ensuring that every guest receives the very best service, thus contributing to the hotel's outstanding reputation, which is easily verified by the many enthusiastic reviews... <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loreamar_Thalasso_Spa\"><\/span>Loreamar Thalasso &amp; Spa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Les superbes voutes en brique de la thalasso du Grand H\u00f4tel sont mises en valeur par un \u00e9clairage tamis\u00e9.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Les superbes voutes en brique de la thalasso du Grand H\u00f4tel sont mises en valeur par un \u00e9clairage tamis\u00e9.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The superb brick vaults of the Grand H\u00f4tel thalasso are enhanced by subdued lighting.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The superb brick vaults of the Grand H\u00f4tel thalasso are enhanced by subdued lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-5322\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8492-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The superb brick vaults of the Grand H\u00f4tel thalasso are enhanced by subdued lighting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the Grand H\u00f4tel's major assets is its thalassotherapy centre, with 1,000 m\u00b2 dedicated to relaxation and well-being. It offers 20 daylight treatment rooms, an indoor heated seawater pool, sauna, jacuzzi, hammam and all kinds of high-quality treatments. The Grand H\u00f4tel Thalasso &amp; Spa was voted \"Best Spa Hotel in the World\" at the \"World Spa Awards\". <em>World Luxury Hotel Awards<\/em> 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-13\" data-rl_title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Centre de thalassoth\u00e9rapie &#038; spa du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Centre de thalassoth\u00e9rapie &amp; spa du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel thalassotherapy centre &amp; spa.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel thalassotherapy centre &amp; spa.\" class=\"wp-image-5273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8500-Copier-32x24.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel thalassotherapy centre &amp; spa.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_Cinq_etoiles_les_pieds_dans_leau\"><\/span>A five-star hotel with its feet in the water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 1909, the Grand H\u00f4tel is a privileged witness to the evolution of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, from a port dedicated to whaling and cod fishing to a highly sought-after seaside resort. The Grand H\u00f4tel has retained all its original features, with its coffered ceilings, Murano chandelier, cabochon marble and grand wooden staircase, all of which have been revisited and rejuvenated by decorator Patrick Ribes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-14\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Escalier \u00e0 balustres du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Escalier \u00e0 balustres du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Baluster staircase at the Grand H\u00f4tel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Baluster staircase at the Grand H\u00f4tel. \" class=\"wp-image-5271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8341-Copier-32x24.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Baluster staircase at the Grand H\u00f4tel. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-15\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel. Les chambres sont soigneusement d\u00e9cor\u00e9es avec meubles et tapis anciens.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel. Les chambres sont soigneusement d\u00e9cor\u00e9es avec meubles et tapis anciens.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel. The rooms are carefully decorated with antique furniture and carpets.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel. The rooms are carefully decorated with antique furniture and carpets.\" class=\"wp-image-5275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8321-Copier-32x24.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Grand H\u00f4tel. The rooms are carefully decorated in shades of beige, white, pink or blue.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With its elegant Art Deco-inspired decor, the Grand H\u00f4tel boasts the discreet luxury of a 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with an extraordinary view over the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-16\" data-rl_title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Vue sur l&rsquo;oc\u00e9an atlantique depuis le Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. Vue sur l&#039;oc\u00e9an atlantique depuis le Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. View of the Atlantic Ocean from the Grand H\u00f4tel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sain-Jean-de-Luz. View of the Atlantic Ocean from the Grand H\u00f4tel.\" class=\"wp-image-5272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5702-1-glissees-36x24.jpeg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. View of the Atlantic Ocean from the Grand H\u00f4tel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Staying here<\/strong><br>Rates may vary depending on the season and the type of room. For example, a luxury double room with free access to the spa can cost from \u20ac200 per night. For a more luxurious experience, the 5-day Marine Escapade starts from \u20ac2,250 per person. <br>It is advisable to contact the hotel directly for accurate and up-to-date information on rates. <a href=\"https:\/\/luzgrandhotel.fr\/acces-contact\/\">https:\/\/luzgrandhotel.fr\/acces-contact\/<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurant_Aho_Fina\"><\/span><strong>Restaurant Aho Fina<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-17\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Restaurant du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Restaurant du Grand H\u00f4tel.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Restaurant du Grand H\u00f4tel.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-1024x804.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Restaurant du Grand H\u00f4tel. \" class=\"wp-image-5279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-1024x804.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-300x235.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-768x603.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-1536x1205.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-2048x1607.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-15x12.jpeg 15w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-90x70.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-600x471.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-31x24.jpeg 31w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8475-1-glissees-180x140.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Olivier, sommelier at the Grand H\u00f4tel restaurant. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-18\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La Table du Grand H\u00f4tel Saint-Jean-de-Luz se distingue par son cadre idyllique offrant sur la baie l\u2019une des plus belles vues de la C\u00f4te basque.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La Table du Grand H\u00f4tel Saint-Jean-de-Luz se distingue par son cadre idyllique offrant sur la baie l\u2019une des plus belles vues de la C\u00f4te basque.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La Table du Grand H\u00f4tel Saint-Jean-de-Luz boasts an idyllic setting with one of the finest views of the bay on the Basque Coast.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La Table du Grand H\u00f4tel Saint-Jean-de-Luz boasts an idyllic setting with one of the finest views of the bay on the Basque Coast. \" class=\"wp-image-5285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-8x12.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-400x600.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-2048x3072.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-16x24.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5709-1-glissees-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. La Table du Grand H\u00f4tel Saint-Jean-de-Luz boasts an idyllic setting with one of the finest views of the bay on the Basque Coast. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Open Monday to Sunday, for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a quality culinary experience: its chef since 2022, Jean-Christophe Burlaud, offers refined, locavore-inspired cuisine. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-19\" data-rl_title=\"IMG_8393 (Copier)\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"IMG_8393 (Copy)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8393-Copier-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-20\" data-rl_title=\"IMG_8481-Copier\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"IMG_8481-Copy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8481-Copier-e1714137750544-18x24.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He explains that he fuses traditional Basque products with new culinary flavours discovered during his various travels and especially during his long period in Brazil... In short, he offers an international cuisine with Latin American influences combined with Basque products from the land and the ocean, a cuisine cited by the Michelin Guide 2023. Each product is carefully selected from trusted local producers and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-21\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Madame Mourare pr\u00e9sente une tome de fromage d\u2019Ossau &#8211; Iraty.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Madame Mourare pr\u00e9sente une tome de fromage d\u2019Ossau - Iraty.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Madame Mourare presents a tome of Ossau - Iraty cheese.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Madame Mourare presents a tome of Ossau - Iraty cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-5282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8418-Copier-32x24.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. At Les Halles, Madame Mourare presents a tome of<br>Ossau - Iraty cheese.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-22\" data-rl_title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Poissonnerie Familiale, arrivage journalier de la cri\u00e9e de Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure.\" data-rl_caption=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Poissonnerie Familiale, arrivage journalier de la cri\u00e9e de Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure.\" title=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Poissonnerie Familiale, daily arrivals from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure fish market.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Poissonnerie Familiale, daily arrivals from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure fish market.\" class=\"wp-image-5286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/universvoyage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC5682-1-glissees-36x24.jpeg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Family-run fish market, daily arrivals from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure fish auction.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Jean-Christophe Burlaud guides us to the grandiose Halles for his morning orders, as well as the stand of Madame Mourare, who celebrates her tomes of Ossau-Iraty \"Artzainak\" cheese supplied by her Lacaune ewes, and the fishmonger Fagoaga, who runs a fishing boat himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Text and Photos :<\/strong> Sylvain Grandadam unless otherwise stated.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the melting pot of Basque culture that is Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its famous bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Grand H\u00f4tel is a chic and elegant establishment for a stay of leisure and relaxation. 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