St. Jean de Luz is located in the south-west of France, not far from Biarritz and the Spanish border. There live around 15,000 inhabitants. The old Basque tradition is clearly evident in this city. It is noticeable in the architecture of the old town and in the culture.
When you reach St. Jean de Luz, you will enjoy a very nice atmosphere right at the port, a picturesque house and some sailing boats complete the picture.
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Two historical figures have mainly influenced the place: Louis XIV and Maurice Ravel, who saw the light of the world in the neighboring town. After Ravel a small music observatory was named. But the influence of the Sun King was much greater. In the Maison Louis XIV. resided for a lmng time; today it can be visited with the old furniture. The Maison de l'Infante where the royal bride resided must be right behind. The two finally Married in the church St. Baptiste, designed in baroque style.
Independent of these historical figures, the Musee Grevin was founded, a small wax figures cabinet.
St. Jean de Luz is, however, apart from these highlights, a pretty town with fine beaches and good restaurants with Basque cuisine.
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