Situated in the quiet residential area of the lake, this charming hotel is close to the beach, the Thalasso, the old town and its restaurants.
This beautiful typical basque house with its shady terrace surrounded by flowers and a marvellous lemontree, provides a cosy and relaxing atmosphere.
The owners speak German, English and Spanish.
Surrounding Area
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the town of the Sun King (cliffs, Grévin museum, the house of Louis XIV, the house of the Infanta, the Weaving Ecomuseum, etc.).
The Basque coast: Bayonne (20 km) and the Vauban ramparts, Gothic cathedral, cloisters and Bonnat museum; Bidart (10 km) and the Chapel of St Mary Magdelene; Guéthary (7 km) and the Saraleguinea art museum; Sare (15 km) and the prehistoric caves;Biarritz (17 km) and the Imperial Chapel, the Chocolate Museum, St Martin?s Church, the History Museum, the Maritime Museum and its aquariums.
In the Nive Valley: Cambo-les-Bains (the Edmond Rostand Museum), Bidarray (the nature reserve with "pottocks", the small ponies of the region).
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (65 km),the Prison of the Bishops and pottery from Navarre.
Special events:
Cambo les Bains: come and comemorate the century of la villa Arnaga, "Edmond Rostand's house" from may till end october.
Arcangues: 15 to 17th april: les makhilas de la brocante
Ascain: 3rd and 4th june: pottoks down the valley
Bayonne: chocolat festival on the 26 and 27th may
Itxassou: Sherry party on the 4th june
St Jean de Luz:
On the 12, 13,18,19 april: Spring Recitals of Maurice Ravel Academy
From 23rd till 26th june: Saint-Jean party in the street
From the 27th june till 25th august: Cesta-punta international cup
Transport
BY ROAD:
Paris (785 km) - Bordeaux (200 km) - Toulouse (300 km) - Lyon (750 km)
Weather forecast / traffic jam : +33 (0) 892 68 02 64 / +33 (0) 826 022 022
? From Paris, A10 to Bordeaux and A.63 to Bayonne, RN10 and A63.
? Exit Saint-Jean-de-Luz North, follow downtown. At the 3rd
lights, turn right and follow the sign "Maria-Christina hotel".
BY TRAIN Railway station TGV SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ (20 min walk or taxi)
? Info travel : +33 (0)8 92 35 35 35
? Taxi= 8 euro
BY PLANE
BAYONNE ? ANGLET - BIARRITZ Airport (15 min)
? Info travel: +33 (0)5 59 43 83 83 ou +33 (0) 820 820 820
? Taxi or bus
SAN SEBASTIAN / FONTARRABIE Airport (Spain) (7 km)
Restaurants
The Maria-Christina propose a nice variety of beverages for their clients.
The Basque Country offers a nice colourful and tasty gastronomy with Bayonne and its ham, Espelette and its Antton chocolates and hot peppers; Mauléon and Ossès for the beautiful cheese and duck foie gras; Pastry at Villefranque for its cakes, jams and tarts. For the wine amateurs you would be happy to find some good Irouléguy wine cellars in Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry.
Important
Reservations for a stay of 3 nights and more :
- a deposit corresponding to 33% of the total amount of the stay will be charged by the hotel to the credit card, at the time of reservation.
- this deposit is non refundable in case of cancellation.
The reception is open from 08:00 to 20:00.
Please phone the hotel in case of late arrival.
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Parking (fee required)