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Saint-Paul-lès-Dax
Half a day to one night: enough for a spa session, a walk around Christus Lake and a meal; use it as a stop between Bordeaux and the Basque coast, not a base.
Saint-Paul-lès-Dax is a spa town in the Landes forest, 5 km from Dax. It has a thermal centre (Caliceo), a lake with walking and cycling paths, and easy access to the Landes coast and the Basque Country. Most visitors come for a spa treatment or as a quiet overnight stop on a road trip through Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot)
- Airports
- BIQ · BOD
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint-Paul-lès-Dax17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risks are summer heat and mosquitoes near the lake.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); bus or taxi, about 45 min).BIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); bus or taxi, about 45 min).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; bike paths around Christus Lake.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner (three courses, no wine)€25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
- BeerBeer (draught)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- Museum or sight ticketCaliceo spa entry (2 h)€25–35 (≈ US$30–45) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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.
- Airports
- BIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); bus or taxi, about 45 min) · BOD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (About 140 km (87 mi); train from Bordeaux to Dax then bus, about 2 h)BIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); bus or taxi, about 45 min) · BOD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (About 87 mi (140 km); train from Bordeaux to Dax then bus, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Paul-lès-Dax: 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)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 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
Walkable centre; bike paths around Christus Lake. Bus line from Dax station (about 10 min). Car is easiest for exploring the Landes region.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dax
goDoor to door: 15–20 min
Bus or taxi, about 10 min
Roman spa town with a cathedral and a Saturday market.
Bayonne
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Train from Dax, about 30 min
Basque city with a Gothic cathedral, pintxos bars and a covered market.
Biarritz
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train from Dax, about 40 min
Surf beaches, the Rocher de la Vierge and a casino.
Landes coast (Hossegor, Capbreton)
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Surf towns with long sandy beaches; best in summer.
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.
Town centre
Walking distance to Caliceo and restaurants; quiet at night.
Near Christus Lake
More rural, good for cycling and nature; a 10–15 min walk to the centre.
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
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Caliceo spa entry (2 h)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Bus Dax → Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, one way2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €222 per person per day, bed included | €444≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Dinner (three courses, no wine) | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Beer (draught) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| 5 km taxi | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Caliceo spa entry (2 h) | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Caliceo requires a reservation for spa treatments; check the official site.
- Restaurants may close for lunch between 14:00 and 19:00; check hours.Restaurants may close for lunch between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; check hours.
- The town is quiet after 21:00; plan for a relaxed evening.The town is quiet after 9:00 PM; plan for a relaxed evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Bordeaux (US, UK, Canada, Australia); embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Dax → Saint-Paul-lès-Dax: about €2 (≈ US$3), about 10 min (check)
- Taxi Dax → Saint-Paul-lès-Dax: €12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- Train Dax → Bayonne: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est le spa ? — Where is the spa? (oo ay luh spah)
- Je voudrais une table pour deux — I would like a table for two (zhuh voo-dray ewn tah-bluh poor duh)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
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-Paul-lès-Dax. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Caliceo spa page with treatment prices and booking links.
- Christus Lake walking and cycling routes with distances and surfaces.
- Restaurant pages with opening hours and last orders.
- Bus schedule from Dax station to Saint-Paul-lès-Dax.
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