Saint-Pée- (Senpenre in Basque) was established very early in several small districts around the village, at the crossroads of the valleys, and on lands enriched by the bed of the Nivelle. The commercial activity is secular, as is the reception of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The built heritage is therefore remarkable (church, basque houses, wash house, castle, old bridges), the agricultural tradition is still important and Senpere is said to be the cradle of the Basque pelota and the famous wicker glove called Xistera. Before or after discovering this heritage, this tour will take you to some of the many districts of Saint-Pée, discovering here and there some remarkable architecture, old bridges, and the lake, dedicated to water activities and swimming. Don’t forget to bring your swimming costume.
Passing over this first Roman bridge in Utsalea, one of the many ancestral gateways to Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle (Senpere), there is the Nivelle riverbed. This peaceful watercourse is a coastal river that originates in Spain and flows for some forty kilometres before ending the port of Ciboure and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
In the gentle curves of a discreet valley, the Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle lake was created by the municipality in the 1960s. With its four streams, it covers 12 hectares and offers gentle facilities and quiet areas (shaded sites or sandy beaches). For those who wish, swimming is supervised during summer, but you can also try canoeing, pedal boats and the water slide.
Sans marquage
Loop
1 to 2 hours
Power Point (supermarket, restaurants)
Picnic area
Picnic area
Power Point (supermarket, restaurants)
Natural