La Rhune
Rhune mountain is found near Sare and Ainhoa, just inland from St Jean de Luz in Aquitaine and on the border between France and Spain.
The site has long been an important site for the Basque population. Various dolmens, menhirs and prehistoric sites are found on the mountain, indicating that it has also been important to the locals for many thousands of years.
From the top there are exceptional views in all directions, across to the Pyrenees and out to the Atlantic - and very far reaching in all directions.
It is now possible to take a small train that chugs its way up the mountain through the pretty countryside. Called 'La Petit Train de la Rhune' it is a very pleasant way to see the landscape of the western Pyrenees.
Alternatively there are many walks / hikes that lead around and up the mountain.
Note: Until a couple of hundred years ago it was believed that witches would congregate at the top of the Rhune mountain - so the local villagers paid for a monk to live their in an effort to deter their nocturnal gatherings.
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Places to visit near La Rhune, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near La Rhune.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
15 km: Ainhoa (Most beautiful village) 23 km: Anglet (town) 27 km: Bayonne (Important town) 21 km: Biarritz (Atlantic resort and surf capital) 21 km: Biarritz airport (airport) 26 km: Cambo-les-Bains (attractive town and gardens) 9 km: Ciboure (Atlantic town and resort) 21 km: Espelette (chilli village) 16 km: Hendaye (Atlantic resort) 18 km: Hondarribia (Medieval town in Spain) 26 km: Itxassou (pretty village) 9 km: Saint Jean de Luz (Coastal town and resort) 6 km: Sare (Most beautiful village)
See also La Rhune (version Francais)
