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Major city · France

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Spend 1–2 days in Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz: a beach day plus a quick old‑town walk; add a half‑day for a slower, more relaxed stay.

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Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a compact seaside town on the French‑Spanish border. The beach, pedestrian old town and Basque market fit comfortably in a day; an extra night lets you enjoy sunset on the promenade and a relaxed dinner.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds, limited parking)
Airport
BIQ
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Saint-Jean-de-Luz: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
  • France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
  • France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint-Jean-de-Luz17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Jean-de-Luz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
  • BeerBasque pintxos plateseafood or meat€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
  • Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bed3‑star hotel room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bed3‑star hotel room (double), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Beach promenadeBasque architectureRue Gambetta market
Airports
BIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

Best: Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Jean-de-Luz: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Feb

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Dec

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The old town is pedestrianised. Parking is available near the station and a few minutes walk from the beach; free station parking may be limited in high season – check.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Biarritzgo

Door to door: check

Train from Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz

Coastal city with surf beach and museum.

Bayonnego

Door to door: check

Train from Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz

Historic town, chocolate museum.

Hendaye

go

Door to door: check

Train south from Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz

Border town, long sandy beach.

Sare

caution

Door to door: check

Bus from station

Basque village, limited bus frequency in off‑season.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel de la Plage

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Town‑centre guesthouses

Many small B&Bs within walking distance of the beach and old town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
3‑star hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × €120€120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95€190
TGV Paris‑Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz (one way, 2nd class)2 × €80 · check€160
eSIM data (5 days)2 × €25 · check€50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€52
Trip total≈ €286 per person per day, bed included€572≈ US$700

2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
Croissant€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Basque pintxos plateseafood or meat€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
Beach umbrella rental (hour)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Train ticket to Biarritz€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz is safe; pickpocketing can occur on crowded beaches in high season—keep valuables hidden.
  • Parking fills quickly in July‑August; arrive early or use the free station lot.
  • TGV stops here, but onward Spanish rail connections require a change at Hendaye due to gauge difference.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18
General emergency
112

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Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire/ambulance18
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); French police stations in Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Paris → Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz (TGV, 2nd class): about €55 (≈ US$65) one‑way, 4 h 30 min (check)
  • Local bus Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz → Hendaye: ≈ €4, 10 min

Say or show

  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
  • Merci — Thank you (merci)
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kɛ̃ kɔ̃byɛ̃)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds, limited parking) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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