Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, French commune in Labourd, Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
Description
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is a French commune located in the Basque region of southwestern France. The territory stretches along the Nivelle River with low-lying land and several neighborhoods including Ibarron and Amotz, each with their own facilities and local character.
History
The commune grew from a small rural settlement into a larger community shaped by passing traffic and local farming traditions. This change happened gradually and was linked to broader regional development.
Culture
The name Saint-Pée comes from Saint Peter and reflects the religious roots woven into local life. Visitors notice this heritage in the churches and traditions that shape how people celebrate and gather together.
Practical
The area is best explored on foot through the neighborhoods or by car to see the different parts. Local shops and sports facilities are spread across the various districts, making it easy to find what you need.
Did you know?
A local child invented the Chistera, a specialized glove essential to the Basque ball game pelota, right here in the community. This creation became central to regional sporting culture and remains important today.
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Église Saint-Martin de Sare
5.4 km
Église de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
179 m
Pont d'Ibarron, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
1.9 km
Mairie de Sare
5.4 kmPont d'Amotz
3 km
Castle of Saint Pée sur Nivelle
394 m
Redoute de Santa Barbara
6.8 km
Redoute d'Esnaur
5.2 km
Redoute de Biscarzoun
4.8 km
Ihartze Artea etxea
5.6 km
Mouiz Alchangue camp retranché
6.8 km
Redoute de la chapelle de la Madeleine
3.2 km
Redoute de la chapelle d'Olhain
8.1 km
Mémorial Victor Iturria à Sare
5.4 km
Christ on the Cross od the parish church of Saint Martin in Sare
5.4 kmEcomuseum of Pelote and Xistera Pilotari
182 m
Chapelle Sainte-Catherine de Sare
4.5 kmMusée du gâteau basque
7 km
Lectern in the Saint Martin's church of Sare
5.4 km
Redoute de Mendibidea
5 km
Organ case in the St. Martin's church in Sare
5.4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine d'Amotz
2.4 km
Pulpit of the Saint Martin's church in Sare
5.5 kmRedoute de Kamietako Borda
4.8 km
Oratoire Saint-Isidore de Sare
5.9 km
Redoute de Zuhalmendi
4.1 km
Redoute d'Ermitebaita et son ouvrage avancé
4.9 kmRedoute de Ziburuko Borda
3.8 km
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