Le Relais de la Nive

Le Relais de la Nive is a restaurant with French and Basque cuisine housed in a stone building with wooden beams and views of the Nive River. The dining room displays traditional architecture with warm, rustic details that reflect the character of the historic location.

The restaurant occupies a traditional structure in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, which was founded in the Middle Ages as a key stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The town and its buildings carry the history of centuries of travelers and spiritual commerce.

The kitchen uses cooking methods from the French Basque region and sources ingredients from local producers. The dishes follow recipes passed down through generations in the area.

The restaurant is centrally located on Place Charles de Gaulle and easy to find, with parking available nearby. Visitors should make reservations, especially on weekends, as seating is limited and the kitchen can become fully booked.

Fresh bread is baked each morning in the restaurant using flour from local mills and preserving old Basque baking techniques. This daily practice connects each meal to artisanal traditions that visitors can taste directly.