Labourd, Historical province in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Description
Labourd is a historical province in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques that stretches from the Pyrenees mountains to the Adour river. The territory includes coastal areas along the Bay of Biscay as well as inland regions with multiple communes connected by road networks.
History
The region originated from the Roman settlement of Lapurdum, which developed into the present-day city of Bayonne. This city became a strategic military outpost that shaped the area's importance.
Culture
The region maintains strong Basque identity visible in the red and white building facades and traditional green shutters found throughout settlements. This distinctive architectural style shapes how the towns and villages look today.
Practical
The region is accessible through road networks, with Bayonne serving as the main hub for transportation and services. Visitors can reach various communes and coastal areas from this central point.
Did you know?
The region is known for cultivating Espelette peppers, a local variety grown under specific soil conditions. Farmers here follow agricultural techniques passed down through many generations.
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Villa Arnaga
4.2 km
Demeure d'Edmond Rostand
4.3 km
Bayonne–Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port railway
4.1 km
Église Saint Laurent, Cambo-les-Bains
5.6 km
Église Saint-Vincent-diacre, Ustaritz
492 m
Séminaire de Larressore
3.4 km
Golf Epherra
4.6 km
Château Lota
509 m
Haltia gaztelua
1.7 km
Domaine de Haitze
1.1 km
Mairie d'Ustaritz
514 m
Église Saint-Martin de Larressore
3.3 km
Église Saint-Sébastien, Jatxou
2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Villefranque
4.1 km
Maison Mokopeïta
731 m
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur, Jatxou
1.6 km
Mairie de Cambo-les-Bains
6 km
Edmond Rostand Museum
4.2 km
Bishop Saint Martin in Villefranque
4.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Catherine de Herauritz
2.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie du séminaire de Larressore
3.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Halsou
3.5 km
Ancienne église Saint-Michel du cimetière d'Ustaritz
1 km
Altarpiece of the high altar in Villefranque
4.1 km
Banc des célébrants dans l'église de Villefranque
4.1 km
Pulpit to Preach in Villefranque
4.1 km
Christ on the cross
4.1 km
Discoidal steles in Villefranque
4.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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