Saint-Jean-de-Luz

You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in San Sebastián and cross the border into the French Basque Country, arriving in the coastal town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Here, you’ll begin with a tasting of cheeses refined by a local affineur, paired with wine from Irouléguy. You’ll then take a guided stroll through Saint-Jean-de-Luz, stopping at Maison Adam, where the town’s famous macarons were first created in 1660. The walk continues to the harbor—once frequented by the French corsair Johannès de Suhigaraychipi—and to the Church of Saint John the Baptist, known for its richly baroque interior and deep ties to local history

This stage introduces the French Basque coast through the lens of local knowledge. Saint-Jean-de-Luz is rooted in maritime history, religious tradition, and everyday food culture. Landmarks such as the Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its gilded baroque interior and tiered wooden galleries, reflect the region’s distinctive aesthetic, while the pedestrian Old Town blends historical continuity with understated sophistication. The experience is paced for observation and conversation, allowing the town’s character to unfold naturally rather than as a checklist of sights.