Église Saint Laurent, Cambo-les-Bains

The Église Saint Laurent is a church in Cambo-les-Bains with a single nave that ends in a polygonal apse. Its side walls hold three levels of carved wooden galleries that define the interior space.

The church was built in the first half of the 17th century, replacing an earlier structure from the 12th century on the same site. This reconstruction marked a shift toward the baroque style that defines it today.

The wooden galleries inside were reserved only for men until the 1960s, a practice rooted in local Basque customs of the region.

The building sits on Place de l'Église and is open to visitors for viewing its interior layout. Services and choir concerts take place throughout the year if you want to experience it during an event.

The baroque altarpiece was crafted by Jean-Baptiste Dartiguecave and incorporates ceramics from Florence. These ceramics came as a gift from writer Edmond Rostand in 1906.

Location: Cambo-les-Bains

Address: place de l'Église

GPS coordinates: 43.36306,-1.40333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25