Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Travel Guide

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The French Pyrenees 
Along the Camino Santiago 

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The French Pyrenees 
Along the Camino Santiago 

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a town in the Basque Country of western France. It lies along the Pyrenees foothills by Nive river. It is the traditional starting point for the Camino de Santiago via the French route and most popular route for pilgrims to walk to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
The start of my Camino in St Jean.

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La Villa Esponda

La Villa Esponda

9 place du Trinquet Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
The price is AU$121 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$121
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
Impeccable

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

La Villa Esponda
Maison d'hôtes e.bernat

Maison d'hôtes e.bernat

20 Rue de la Citadelle Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Stay at this guesthouse in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Little Tourist Train ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
Loved, loved, loved our stay here prior to starting the Camino. It was clean, had a beautiful garden, breakfast was great, but most importantly it was peaceful. ❤️

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Maison d'hôtes e.bernat
Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle

Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The price is AU$281 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$281
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Little Tourist Train of Saint Jean ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Ideal
Parfait pour un séjour au coeur de la citadelle.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2023

Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle

Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Stay at this apartment in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Little Tourist Train of Saint Jean ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Ideal
Parfait pour un séjour au coeur de la citadelle.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2023

Ground floor apartment in the heart of Rue de la Citadelle
3 room modern, comfortable and quiet with view of the citadel

3 room modern, comfortable and quiet with view of the citadel

Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Little Tourist Train of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Our hostess was very friendly . She communicates primarily in French. All amenities were functioning well. The place is conveniently located.

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

3 room modern, comfortable and quiet with view of the citadel
Sheepfold in the village of Sare

Sheepfold in the village of Sare

Sare Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Sare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cuevas de Zuggaramurdi and Witch Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
This place is a Basque gem! We loved it. Andoni’s craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look and these beautiful touches create a stunning finish and a very cosy experience. My biggest fear staying in December was the cold- but when we arrived Andoni had already lit the pot belly stove and the ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Sheepfold in the village of Sare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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