{"id":195961,"date":"2026-05-01T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/?p=195961"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:30:34","slug":"luxus-magazine-an-iconic-stopover-saint-jean-de-luz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-magazine-an-iconic-stopover-saint-jean-de-luz\/","title":{"rendered":"[LUXUS MAGAZINE] An iconic Stopover\u2026 Saint-Jean-de-Luz"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Once a month, Luxus Magazine sets its sights on a destination in France or elsewhere to discover the most elegant spots \u2013 all tried and tested and carefully selected. Characterful hotels, exquisite restaurants, unique boutiques, cultural getaways\u2026 Our guide serves as a treasure trove for discerning travellers, offering essential insights. After Saint Barth\u00e9lemy, we head to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its surroundings.<\/h4>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd11 \u00a0Historical key: Royal influence<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Formerly a whaling and then cod fishing port<\/strong>, Saint-Jean-de-Luz has developed over the centuries, blending maritime traditions with royal influences. Long exposed to the onslaught of the ocean, the town gradually tamed its waters thanks to the construction of sea walls in the 18th century, creating what is now one of the few sheltered bays on the Basque coast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42268\" style=\"width: 1850px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alexis-gerbaud-ksEz3j_120-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1850\" height=\"2560\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Church of Saint John the Baptist \u00a9 DR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Its destiny changed in 1660 when Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Austria there in the Church of Saint John the Baptist. This event, which sealed the peace between France and Spain following the Treaty of the Pyrenees, secured the town\u2019s place in history for the long term. Tradition has it, moreover, that the gate used by the king on the day of the ceremony was subsequently bricked up, so that no one could ever match it.<\/p>\n<p>Even today, Saint-Jean-de-Luz retains traces of this prestigious past, with its shipowners\u2019 houses, ancient alleyways and facades steeped in history, offering visitors a true journey back in time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd11 Key to a good night\u2019s sleep: La R\u00e9serve, one of the jewels of the Basque coast<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42249\" style=\"width: 2454px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hotel-La-Reserve-Saint-Jean-de-Luz_Drone-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2454\" height=\"2456\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spectacular view of La Reserve hotel \u00a9 Groupe Floirat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Perched overlooking the ocean, <strong>La R\u00e9serve Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong> offers exceptional views, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz. Nestled in a three-hectare wooded park, the hotel charms with its peaceful atmosphere and understated elegance: an infinity pool, gardens, wellness treatments and sporting activities (coastal walks, tennis, Pilates, yoga) punctuate the days. In summer, sunsets are accompanied by open-air music sessions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42276\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hotel-La-Reserve-Saint-Jean-de-Luz_Piscine_SwimmingPool-7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La R\u00e9serve pool overviewing the ocean<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To extend the experience, self-catering apartments (<strong>the Residence<\/strong>) allow guests to recreate a real home-from-home feel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supporting local producers<\/strong>, the hotel organises a large market in its gardens every year (next session: <strong>4 September 2026<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd11 Architectural highlight of the guesthouse: Villa Ongizatea<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42265\" style=\"width: 1239px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42265 size-full\" style=\"color: initial;\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Villa-Ongizatea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1239\" height=\"787\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Superb architect&#8217;s villa Ongizatea \u00a9 Pascale Abadie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just 10 minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the surfing beaches, renowned golf courses, hiking trails and the Spanish border, the 5-star <strong>Villa Ongizatea<\/strong> (meaning \u201cwell-being\u201d in Basque) offers a beautiful balance between nature, elegance and the Basque art of living. Nestled in a peaceful, unspoilt setting, this architect-designed villa with its large bay windows invites you to truly unwind. It features several living areas: a garden, a swimming pool and terraces with <strong>breathtaking views of La Rhune<\/strong>. It is also possible to rent the entire house or just part of it. The owner \u2013 <strong>a certified yoga teacher<\/strong> \u2013 regularly organises <strong>yoga retreats<\/strong> here <strong>in spring and autumn<\/strong> for a complete escape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Once a month, Luxus Magazine sets its sights on a destination in France or elsewhere to discover the most elegant spots \u2013 all tried and tested and carefully selected. Characterful hotels, exquisite restaurants, unique boutiques, cultural getaways\u2026 Our guide serves as a treasure trove for discerning travellers, offering essential insights. After Saint Barth\u00e9lemy, we head to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its surroundings.\">Click here to read the full article<\/a> on Luxus Magazine<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured Photo: DR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once a month, Luxus Magazine sets its sights on a destination in France or elsewhere to discover the most elegant spots \u2013 all tried and tested and carefully selected. Characterful hotels, exquisite restaurants, unique boutiques, cultural getaways\u2026 Our guide serves as a treasure trove for discerning travellers, offering essential insights. 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