One last look at the cobblestoned Rue d’Espagne, St Jean Pied de Port, France, as we begin the first leg of our hike from here to Roncesvalles,...
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Tag Archives: St Jean Pied de Port
Parting Shots
Departing St Jean Pied de Port, France for Roncesvalles, Spain shortly. This village at the foot of the Pyrenees was a magnificent prelude to our upcoming weeks...
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St Jean in IR
I always overpack for a trip regardless of where I’m headed, and even though I knew this far-from-the-norm vacation required serious volume reduction, the choice of camera...
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Tiny Flowers Triumph
Nature finds a way to express itself in every nook and cranny....
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A River Runs Through It
The Nive River as seen from several different bridges in the center of St Jean Pied de Port, France. A mix of residences, hostels, restaurants, and churches...
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Soaking it in
The French Pyrenees and blue-gray skies are a fine backdrop for this small farm hut surrounded by lush green foliage. ...
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Table for Two, Please!
… and ONLY one table for two! Perhaps the restauranteur wants folks to know there IS a restaurant on the block, in which case, the bold colors...
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The Citadel – St Jean Pied de Port, France – Pt 4
A defensive fort equipped with four bastions, the Citadel of Mendiguren was built in 1625-1627. The most extensive changes took place in the years 1640-1685 when the...
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A View from the Terrace
La Citadelle de Saint Jean Pied de Port sits atop the highest hilltop in St Jean. From here, one can get a 360-view of the countryside and...
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The Doors – St Jean Pied de Port, France – Pt 3
Each is so unique!! During our stroll on the the sidewalks of this village, I could’ve stopped at each one; some were absolutely fascinating! ...
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Bouquet Between the Walls
In the village of St Jean Pied de Port, perched on it’s highest hilltop, sits the Citadel (more about this structure to follow). This garden tier was...
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St Jean Pied de Port, France – Pt 2
Quaint, storefronts and residences along cobblestone streets in not-so-bustling-right-now downtown St Jean. Perhaps the overcast afternoon kept the crowds at bay this evening, but it was wonderful...
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St Jean Pied de Port, France – pt 1
Before setting off, we enjoyed light strolling in and around Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Just 5 miles from the Spanish border, this French village is also the primary starting point for...
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Rooftop
Arrival in St Jean Pied de Port, France. We quickly learned, as the journey went on, that the red/orange tiled roofs are most abundant in Spain. (This...
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