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Rue de la Citadelle

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43.1630°N, 1.2366°W

Coordinates

43.1630°N, 1.2366°W

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Things to Do in Rue de la Citadelle

Sightseeing

Walk the Rue de la Citadelle

The main cobbled street through the old town, lined with pink sandstone houses, carved lintels, and pilgrim shops. This is where the Camino energy lives.

Food & Drink

Try the Local Cheese

The Basque Country is famous for its sheep and goat cheeses. Pick some up at the Monday market or in the shops along Rue de la Citadelle.

Food & Drink

Taste Irouleguy Wine

A local Basque wine produced in the valleys around Saint-Jean. Red, white, and rose varieties available in most restaurants and shops in town.

Food & Drink

Monday Market

Every Monday morning, local producers set up along Place de Remparts selling cheese, bread, cured meats, honey, and local produce. Also runs Thursdays in summer.

Food & Drink

Pilgrim Menu Dinner

Most restaurants in town offer a menu del peregrino or pilgrim set menu. A three-course meal with wine, typically for around 12 to 15 euros. A Camino tradition.

Relaxation

Browse the Pilgrim Shops

Pick up a scallop shell, walking stick, or last-minute gear. The shops along Rue de la Citadelle and Rue d'Espagne are geared towards pilgrims and well worth a wander.

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