Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Facts for Kids

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Donibane Garazi

Commune

Old bridge over river Nive

Coat of arms

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Location in France

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Montagne Basque

CA Pays Basque

Area

2.73 km² (1.05 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2021)

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Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

64485 /64220

Elevation

159–320 m (522–1,050 ft)
(avg. 180 m or 590 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a charming town in southwestern France. Its name means "Saint John at the Foot of the Pass." It is located near the Pyrenees mountains. This town was once the capital of Lower Navarre, a part of the French Basque Country.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is also famous as a starting point for the French Way. This is a popular route for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Exploring Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's Location

This town sits right on the Nive River. It is only about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the Spanish border. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the main town of the Cize region. In the Basque language, this area is called Garazi.

The town has a simple layout. It mainly consists of one long street. This street is surrounded by old sandstone walls.

Images for kids

Bridge at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, 1940 by Louis Dewis
A panorama view of St Jean as seen from the Citadelle in 2010.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the early 20th century
A court for pelota, a traditional Basque sport.
The train station.
The Nive river in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in 1843, painted by Eugène de Malbos.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port facts for kids

Exploring Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's Location

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