Cambo-les-Bains facts for kids
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Cambo-les-Bains
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Gardens of Arnaga
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 Cambo-les-Bains
Location in France
Cambo-les-Bains
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Bayonne | |
| Canton | Baïgura et Mondarrain | |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays Basque | |
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22 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
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6,669 | |
| • Density | 303/km2 (785/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64160 /64250
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| Elevation | 0–400 m (0–1,312 ft) (avg. 45 m or 148 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Cambo-les-Bains is a lovely town in the south-western part of France. It's located in the Basque region, which has its own unique culture and language. The town sits right on the south-western bank of the Nive river. You can easily reach Cambo-les-Bains by train, with connections to nearby cities like Bayonne.
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Discover Cambo-les-Bains
Cambo-les-Bains is known for its beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere. It's a place where many people come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The town has a rich history and has been home to several famous people.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Cambo-les-Bains has grown over the years. In 1968, about 4,083 people lived there. By 2017, the population had increased to around 6,551 residents. This shows that more and more people are choosing to call this charming town home.
Famous People of Cambo-les-Bains
Many interesting people have lived in or visited Cambo-les-Bains. Some were writers, composers, or important figures in local culture.
Edmond Rostand's Home
In 1900, Edmond Rostand, a very famous French writer, came to Cambo-les-Bains. He wrote the well-known play Cyrano de Bergerac. Rostand loved the area so much that he decided to build a house there. His beautiful home, called the Villa Arnaga, was finished in 1906. Today, the Villa Arnaga is a special museum. It teaches visitors about Rostand's life and shows off amazing Basque architecture and crafts.
Other Notable Figures
Cambo-les-Bains has also been connected to other important people.
- The Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz passed away here in 1909.
- Another Spanish composer, Sebastián Durón, also died in Cambo-les-Bains in 1716.
- Jean Sauvaget, a French expert on Eastern cultures, died in Cambo in 1950.
- Georges Jenny, who invented a musical instrument called the Ondioline, also passed away in Cambo-les-Bains in 1975.
Mixel Labéguerie: A Basque Leader
Mixel Labéguerie was a doctor who lived in Cambo-les-Bains. He became a very important person in Basque culture and politics after World War II. He was elected mayor of the town three times, starting in 1965. Many people remember him as the person who helped start the Basque musical revival in the 1960s. He also helped create a Basque nationalist group called Embata. When he passed away in 1980, about 4,000 people attended his memorial service in Cambo.
See also
In Spanish: Cambo-les-Bains para niños
