Camping Goyetchea: explore Saint-pee-sur-nivelle’s charm

The hike on the hill of Sainte-Barbe, is first of all an incomparable point of view on the valley of the Nivelle and the Basque coast. From the Sainte-Barbe cross to the Sainte-Barbe point, as you can easily recognize the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Socoa fort, the view of the coastline stretching to Anglet. On the mountain side, Jaizkibel, peñas de Haya, la Rhune, Atxuria, Alcurrunz, Artzamendi, Mondarrain, Baigura... The tour of the horizon is complete. With your eyes conquered and your camera saturated, you will then go to meet the wild valley of the Uzkain river, without road access between Ascain and Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. A haven of peace where you can enjoy the freshness of the stream, the songs of birds under the foliage, and observe oaks and plane trees with enigmatic shapes, the trognes.

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.

It's a walk that will delight the whole family. This quiet, flat and superbly equipped picnics, games for all ages and even meditation, thanks to the water-themed with its water-themed sculptures. Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle or Senpere, a Basque commune in the Labourd region of France, has a lot to offer the curious.

The rounded ridges that stretch from the heights of Sare (at the Saint-Ignace pass), to the gates of Espelette (at the Pinodieta pass), surround the valley of Sare and Aïnhoa to the north, shared geographically with the Spanish villages of Zugarramurdi and Urdax. These crests offer only one point of weakness, dug by the Nivelle, in the district of Amotz of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. This is where the walk begins, near the remains of an old Romanesque bridge, half of which has now been amputated following various floods. The walk will quickly take you to the heights of Saint-Pée along comfortable paths and, if you take care to avoid the pigeon hunting season (October), you can enjoy the changing views from both Saint-Pée and Sare. Old Napoleonic military posts, the redoubts, add a heritage dimension to this walk.

Family walk in a privileged environment to the Suhalmendi Pass (one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Basque Coast) to discover the Basque Pie Noir pig of the Basque Country, which leads to the outskirts of four pig pens. A route with 10 playful interpretation panels invites you to discover the secrets of the pig. A 2-hour ride from the Rhune train.

Whether you are a regular or occasional hiker, the hike to the top of the Rhune is a must, as this summit is so omnipresent in the Labourdin landscape. A real challenge for some, a breath of fresh air for others, the Rhune is a magnet that attracts walkers and trailers from all sides. The steep and rocky paths require suitable equipment, so sandals can be left in the beach bag and used on the way back from the walk. If the sky is clear, the panorama offered by this summit with its foundations in the ocean is vast, from the Landes beaches to the first Pyrenean summits.

We start in the heart of the village of Ascain, between the pediment and the discoidal steles, in the direction of the first hills that support the Rhune massif. The paths are always easy and run along the back of the open, panoramic ridges, giving you the chance to see so many typically Basque landscapes: villages and hamlets with white walls against a backdrop of green meadows, sheepfolds made of the red stones of the Rhune, and a deep blue Atlantic horizon. As soon as you reach the first dome of Bizkarzun, you'll be amazed at the panoramic view on a clear day. The bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the fort of Socoa seem to be within reach, as well as the antenna of the Rhune and the Jaizkibel. Leave this summit without regret, as the panorama will never leave you throughout the loop and will even be enriched with heritage discoveries.

Starting from Ascain, this loop around Mount Bizkarzun will delight mountain bikers looking for a quick and fun ride. On the way up, it takes the Arraio valley and its ascending path through the stones, and on the way down, the discreet Uzkain valley, which ends with a monotrace that is both chaotic and playful. In both cases, expect some technical crossings in boulder areas, which will call upon the fundamentals of balance and motor skills. Something to delight experienced riders, and disturb experts in training! Between the two, with a modest effort, especially if the electric assistance accompanies you, there is a pleasant panoramic transition to the heights of Mount Suhalmendi. The view is complete, from the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz to the peaks of Mondarrain, and it's a good opportunity to point out the places where you will be riding next

This cross-border loop is a great opportunity to ride all the way around the Rhune, the emblematic peak of the Basque coast, and to visit the three villages with their traditional architecture, Ascain, Bera and Sare, en route. There are three small passes on the programme, but nothing frightening as they are very easy (very good surface on the three climbs), never with big gradients. Ideal for having fun turning your legs on the climb.

From Sare, one of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country, at the crossroads of the GR10 and the Pyrenees traverse, set off to discover the Labourd region. In a beautiful landscape with views of the Atlantic Ocean, let yourself be carried up to the Pinodieta pass and its view of the first peaks of the Basque Country.

Rent situated in the district of Ibarron,at 2kms from the center of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle and 13 km from St Jean de Luz. Close to stores and to departure of hikes.

The adventure open air any ground between mountain and ocean. Discover in family or between friends of the magnificent landscapes between sea and mountains. Any levels. From 2 hours until the day. Quad 250 - 350 cm3. Compulsory driving license. Allowed A1. Supervision by qualified Guide. Groups, individual, seminaries, birthdays, funerals of life of young boy / girl

Located in the Ibarron district, very quiet area close to all shops, close to hiking trails, only 3 km from the lake and 10 km from the ocean. Apartment 1st floor, full south of 58m ² in Basque house composed of a room of two beds in 90 and a room of a bed in 140, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. It has a parking lot and a nice terrace of 40 m2.

Gîte upstairs in the owner's house. Living room/kitchenette (microwave, TV, washing machine, telephone), reading room, 2 bedrooms. (2 double beds). Shower room/wc. Extra bedroom, balcony, plot of land.

Apartment in house of the XVIIth, on the ground floor, in the countryside in the quiet district of Ibarron, 2 km from the center and close to all shops. At the start of hiking trails. T3 of 65m ² composed of an equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with two double beds, and a bathroom with shower. Garden with barbecue. Parking.

In a typical Basque villa, 800 meters from the village of Saint Pée and its shops, this owner's cottage with separate entrance sleeps 4. Located on the first floor, it offers a superb panoramic view from its balcony terrace. It has private parking. It's an ideal place for a quiet stay, 12 km from the sea, 6 km from the Spanish border and 4 km from the golf course. Departure point for hikes. All-inclusive price: bed linen included and beds made up on arrival.

Rent situated in the countryside at 1km of the village. View over the mountains.

The history of the pelota and the Xistera. At the heart of the history of the pelota to Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, we penetrate into the house Donamartia and all the secrets on the invention of Xistera come to light... 45 minutes of visit to discover the pelota and the Xistera of its creation in today

"Mythology and witchcraft, a hidden side of our history..." Since the dawn of time, creatures, sometimes hostile, sometimes friendly, have inhabited the mountains, rivers and forests of the Basque Country. During this walk, we will evoke some of these characters. There is only one step from fiction to reality, which we will take when we discover the history of witch-hunting and the appalling trials that set the Basque Country ablaze in the 17th century. The village, which was directly affected at that dark time, wanted to pay tribute to these innocent victims with a memorial that advocates tolerance and the duty to remember.

Rent situated at 200 m of the village, close to stores and at 2km of the lake of St Pée. Flat on the ground floor, renewed recently.

Come and discover a unique place in the Basque Country dedicated to hazelnuts. An experimental orchard of over 3 hectares of organic hazelnut trees. A surprising place, a true haven of biodiversity. A unique facility dedicated to "processing" the hazelnut harvest. The innovative transformation of hazelnuts into exceptional products. A coffee corner and gourmet treats for relaxing on the panoramic terrace. A wide range of gastronomic and cosmetic products based around hazelnuts? as well as organic almonds and pecans from the South-West Exclusive events to discover the site: guided tours by the company?s founder to share his passion for hazelnuts self-guided tasting sessions (21 products) original, fun discovery tours: "The quest for the organic hazelnut" and "The mysteries of the oil mill"

Built between 1846 and 1855, the wash house of Legarreta was restored in 2005.

The bridge of Ibarron, also called the ' bridge of the Virgin ' dates the XIVth century. Registered on Historic monuments since 1987 and situated on the Compostela way. It allows the pilgrims to cross the river Nivelle.

This site offers: a fitness trail, 2 tennis courts, a fishing area, picnic areas and a camper area. Everyone, according to his or her taste, can find peace, rest and activities..

The Parc des Berges de la Nivelle is a public green space located in the heart of the village, on the banks of the Nivelle river and near the church. It is a place conducive to serenity and daydreaming for many walkers. Sculptures on the theme of water run along the promenade. It is equipped with various games for children, a petanque ground, a book box and picnic tables.

Church classified as a historical monument. Dedicated to Saint-Pierre, it is 30 meters long by 15 meters wide and high. The ceiling of the nave is made of wood. Reshaped at the beginning of the 17th century, it has a large altarpiece occupying the whole choir and a ribbed vault in the shape of a scallop shell. The floor is paved with beautiful funeral slabs. The oldest one dates from 1507. Around the nave, three stories of wooden galleries bear witness to a purely regional style. The galleries with balusters where the men take their places, built in oak from the forest of Saint-Pée, bear witness to a great know-how in the technique of wood.

The memorial is located in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, at the intersection of Route Nationale 918 and the old Saint-Jean-de-Luz road. The memorial was inaugurated on May 27, 2023. It is a project of the Anai Artea association, in collaboration with Udalbiltza, the association of mayors of the Basque Country. It recounts the 22 most important events over the past 40,000 years, including the Roman occupation over 5 centuries, the wars of 14-18 and 39-45, the Spanish Civil War of 36-39, etc...

Departing from the tourist office, we propose a quiz to discover the village of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle with your family. Spend around an hour and a half discovering the village's heritage. If you solve all the riddles and find the mystery word, a reward awaits you at the Tourist Office. So, are you ready for the adventure?

The history of the pelota and the Xistera. At the heart of the history of the pelota to Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, we penetrate into the house Donamartia and all the secrets on the invention of Xistera come to light... 45 minutes of visit to discover the pelota and the Xistera of its creation in today

The whole of Europe was periodically affected by witchcraft, and at the dawn of the 17th century, the Basque Country was no exception. Late Christianized, it retained traditions such as carnival celebrations and beliefs in certain characters from Basque mythology. These traditions are supported by the use of a language misunderstood by the rest of the kingdom. To eradicate witchcraft from the province of Labourd, Henri IV organized a commission (including judge Pierre De Lancre) to eradicate witches from the province. It is estimated that De Lancre sent around 80 people to the stake, most of them women. The "Oroit Mina" memorial was built to commemorate this dark period in the history of the Basque Country. This sculpture advocates tolerance and the duty of remembrance to pay tribute to the innocent victims of these trials.

· 2 Dining rooms offering a traditional cooking of the country which can welcome up to two hundred persons.

Welcome to the world of La Table D?Anto, a restaurant where our chef Antonin?s passion is expressed from the earth to the plate. Located in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, in the Ibarrondoan area, our restaurant is much more than just a place to eat: it's a culinary experience rooted in a love of good produce. Our chef is a fervent advocate of the use of local, fresh, seasonal produce. His passion for gathering edible plants and flowers is inspired by his love of nature, creating a unique symbiosis between land and table. As part of this approach, we are proud to integrate fish from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz ? Ciboure in our creations, bringing a maritime dimension to our menu.

On the 1st floor of the Kinka sports complex, our spacious restaurant with its south-facing terrace welcomes you for a gourmet break. From gourmet to gourmand, our chef concocts a menu where taste and quality are the main ingredients. Our ingredients are sourced from the North and South Basque Country. At the bar, the cosy glassed-in area overlooking the gym or terrace welcomes you throughout the day for a coffee, lemonade or tapas. At the end of the day, a cocktail menu with nibbles is available. A convivial venue for informal get-togethers, with TV screen broadcasts of events.

A contemporary restaurant at the heart of a Basque inn of the XVIIth century with a magnificent viewover the Rhune. Cédric Béchade interprets a current, greedy cooking and generous around the products of the Basque Country

Aroberri le bistro is located on the village shopping street in the heart of the village. You'll be welcomed to taste dishes adapted to the season. A special feature of this restaurant is that it produces its own beer, Hizketa, in its microbrewery, making it a wonderful opportunity for discovery. Don't wait any longer and come and discover this restaurant while enjoying its sunny terrace.

Brasserie, restaurant located in the center of the village. Traditional cuisine. Open from Tuesday to Saturday.

In the heart of the village, a unique and authentic place with a large terrace in front of the classified church. A gourmet cuisine of fresh seasonal products where various local products are combined: chipirons, razor clams, hake and eels...but also meats or Santiago salads. It is possible to privatize the spaces on the ground floor or on the first floor, all air-conditioned. Open every day except Tuesday evening and Wednesday.

Come to discover a cooking just like the chef Pascal, at the same time simple, fine and greedy. Cooking of country and season: suckling lamb, omelet in ceps, grilled hake, jumped small squids, hot liver in apples and desserts house.

Several atmospheres are proposed to you: the cider house, the shaded terrace under the plane trees with a guinguette spirit and the bar for an aperitif tapas or rations to share. You will taste typical Basque dishes: axoa, marbled eels, cod with garlic, chipirons, Koka flan, rice pudding....The cider house menu: cod omelette or Serrano ham, beef rib or hake Spanish style, cheese, cider at will. Remember to reserve.

Situated in the district Ibarron, close to stores. Independent house of 170 m2 with swimming pool.

Come to discover a little piece of heaven in the heart of the Basque Country. Pascale and Kiki welcome you in a green setting in Saint Pée sur Nivelle in the district of Ibarron at 5 km from the lake and in approximately 10 km from the beaches of St Jean de Luz, Bidart and the Spanish border. Ideal for family holidays in the peace with swimming pool warmed and view over the Basque mountains. Animals are accepted on locations campsite but not in mobile homes.

Rent situated in the district of Ibarron,at 2kms from the center of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle and 13 km from St Jean de Luz. Close to stores and to departure of hikes.

Beautiful renovated Basque farmhouse in a residential area of St Pée-sur-Nivelle, 3.9km from town. First floor: living room with equipped kitchenette (fridge, dishwasher, microwave, gas hob, oven), lounge (TV, wood-burning stove). 1 bedroom (1 bed 90), shower room/wc, storeroom (washing machine). Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (2 x 140cm beds), bathroom (shower + bath), wc. Heat pump and electric heating included. Wood supplied. Wifi internet connection. Private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Deckchairs. Large private garden with deckchairs. Parking space.

Rental located close to all shops, the lake of St Pée and 10 minutes from the sea

Gîte on the ground floor of the owners' house, accessible on one level. Day room comprising kitchen (fridge-freezer, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, oven, Senseo coffee maker), dining area and lounge area (sofa bed), 1 bedroom (1 bed 160) with adjoining shower room, wc, storeroom (washing machine) Electric heating included, bed made on arrival, bathroom and household linen included. Possibility 2 additional persons with bed in sofa bed (children) on request. Private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, garden area with deckchairs. Carport, common courtyard Close to shops (pharmacy, supermarket, restaurant...).

Lodging at the pond in the owner's house. Living room/kitchenette (freezer, microwave, colour TV), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. (1 double bed, 2 single beds), water closet/wc (washing machine). Extra electric room, balcony. Enclosed land, garden furniture. Barbecue.

Very nice indep. gîte close to the owner's house. Bungalow. Equipped kitchenette (dishwasher, fridge-freezer-microwave), living room, lounge area (TV coul. tel. mobicarte), 2 bedrooms. (1 double bed. 2 single beds), shower room, wc. Garage (washing machine). Gas heating in suppl. Terrace. Enclosed private garden, garden furniture, barbecue. Table tennis table. Gîte on the hillside with an exceptional view of the Pyrenees. BABY ON BOARD. Poss. loc. sheets + towels

Lodging in the summer of the owner's house. Quiet site, ideal for resting on a hill overlooking the village. Breathtaking view of the Pyrenees. Fitted kitchen (microwave, dishwasher)/dining area (benches, mobile phone), living room (colour TV). 2 bedrooms. (1 double bed. 2 single beds). S.d.b. Wc. Cellar. Gas central heating (extra). Garage. Adjoining terrace. Private garden, garden furniture. Barbecue. Large plot of land. Portico. Washing machine. Poss. loc. sheets + linen. BABY ON BOARD.

Gîte fitted out in the owner's house. Ground floor: equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge-freezer, ceramic hob), living room. First floor: 3 bedrooms (2 beds 140, 2 beds 90) including 2 with private bathrooms. Shower room, wc. Oil-fired heating included. Beds made on arrival, bathroom and household linen included.