Hondarribia
Hondarribia is a town just across the border from St-Jean-de-Luz into Spain. It is reached by an attractive coastal road via Hendaye (see 'Other' for Hendaye).
The city that has grown up around the medieval city of Hondirribia is less exciting, but the 'walled city' itself is an amazing place. I have added quite a few pictures below - it is hard to describe Hondarribia in words, but essentially it is a walled city that contains street after cobbled street of beautifully preserved and restored houses, all at the foot of an impressive church. Many of the buildings have elaborate wooden or iron balconies, and carved eaves.
In fact, Hondarribia has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The fortifications that can now be seen, and many of the buildings, were built during the Renaissance.
The city has been under siege many times (and always held out), the worst being in 1638. That siege was finished on 8 September, and to this day the date is celebrated in the town by a parade. The city was known for many years as Fuenterrabia, but reverted to its basque name, Honderribia, in the 1980's.
After walking around admiring the city you can walk around the outside of the walls, now partly laid out as attractive gardens.
The Parador in the centre of the town looked very attractive, if you are wanting to spend the night in Hondarribia.
After you have completed your tour, continue to drive along the coast for a further 15km or so - the scenery is even better than the approach from St-Jean-de-Luz.
We were pleased to stay at this St-Jean-de-Luz apartment during our visit.
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Places to visit near Hondarribia, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Hondarribia.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
29 km: Biarritz (Atlantic resort and surf capital) 14 km: Ciboure (Atlantic town and resort) 2 km: Hendaye (Atlantic resort) 18 km: La Rhune (Basque mountain) 15 km: Saint Jean de Luz (Coastal town and resort) 24 km: Sare (Most beautiful village)
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