Villas in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz suits families and couples wanting a sheltered sandy bay and a Basque fishing port. Biarritz airport is about 15 minutes away by road. Many homes have a garden and a good share have a private pool, but most are small, so big groups have little choice.
- Villas
- 19
- From, per week
- £343
About Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a town of about 15,000 people in the Basque province of Labourd, on a natural harbour that is the only sheltered bay between Arcachon and Spain. Strong sea walls protect the town and its sandy bay from the Atlantic. The fishing port is centuries old, and across the Nivelle estuary lies Ciboure, birthplace of the composer Ravel. The homes sit around the town, mostly small, with a garden in many and a private pool in a good share. The pedestrian shopping area stays open year-round, so winter is not shuttered.
Is Saint-Jean-de-Luz right for you?
- Best for
- Families and couples wanting a sheltered sandy bay and a Basque port
- Not for you if
- You want open Atlantic surf on the doorstep, since the town sits on the only sheltered bay between Arcachon and Spain.
Near Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ciboure
Neighbouring town facing Saint-Jean-de-Luz across the Nivelle, birthplace of the composer Maurice Ravel.
La Rhune
Summit about 8 km southeast of the town, reached by a cog railway from Col de Saint-Ignace, about 10.5 km east.
Espelette
Basque village that gives its name to Espelette peppers, a local food of the region, and a village worth visiting.
Getting to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Biarritz Airport is about 17 km northeast, a drive of around 15 minutes, and a local bus runs every half hour. Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure station is on the Bordeaux to Irun line, so trains stop in town. The Spanish border is a few kilometres away. A car helps for La Rhune and inland villages.
When to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
July and August are the warmest months, and summer is festival season: the Festival of Saint Jean falls at the end of June, the Tuna Festival in July and the Sardine Night Festival in late July and August. A film festival for young international directors comes each October. Shops in the pedestrian area stay open all year, so a winter stay still has somewhere to browse.
Villas in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Domaine Iratzia
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£145
per night
3-star property
Golf de la Nivelle
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£107
per night
2-star property
2-star property
2-star property
Villa La Concha
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
3-star property
Villa La Concha
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
3-star property
Résidence de France
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
ParkingMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
2-star property
2-star property
Golf de la Nivelle
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
2-star property
Résidence Soko Eder
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
3-star property
Villas Odalys Collection Domaine de Lana
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
from£49
per night
3-star property
Villas Odalys Collection Domaine de Lana
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
8
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+10 more
3-star property
Barasteguia
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+3 more
3-star property
3-star property
Domaine Hamaika
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
3-star property
Alturan
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, France
4
2
0
DishwasherTerraceWashing Machine+4 more
Saint-Jean-de-Luz villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Saint-Jean-de-Luz sand?
Yes. The town sits on a sandy bay, protected from the Atlantic by strong sea walls. It is the only sheltered bay between Arcachon and Spain, and it also serves as the centuries-old natural harbour.
How far is Saint-Jean-de-Luz from Biarritz airport?
About 17 km, roughly 13 to 15 minutes by car or taxi, or about half an hour on the local bus. Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure station, on the Bordeaux to Irun line, is also in town if you arrive by rail.
Can you visit La Rhune from Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
Yes. The summit is about 8 km southeast of the town, and the Petit train de la Rhune climbs to the top from Col de Saint-Ignace. Check running dates and book ahead in busy weeks.
Is Saint-Jean-de-Luz open in winter?
Largely. The pedestrian shopping area has shops open all year round, and the events calendar runs from June festivals to an October film festival. Beach life is a summer matter, so expect a quieter seafront in the colder months.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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