Pourquoi le nom de Saint-jean-pied-de-port ?
Saint–Jean–Pied-de-Port (Donibane Garazi en basque) tient son nom de Saint–Jean-Baptiste, patron du village, et de sa position géographique au pied des cols pyrénéens, des « ports » (du latin portus signifiant « col ») menant vers l’Espagne.
Where is St-Jean Pied de Port?
- Welcome to St–Jean Pied de Port. At the foot of the Pyrenees, the town of St–Jean Pied de Port (St–Jean at the Foot of the Pass) is a popular waypoint for hikers on the pilgrim trail. The hikers you’re bound to see along the main cobbled street of rue de la Citadelle are, in fact, continuing an age-old tradition.
How to get from expressexpress bourricot to St Jean Pied de Port?
- Express Bourricot offers buses from Saint Jean Pied de Port to many surrounding locations. TRAIN – There is a train station in Saint Jean Pied de Port that is located in the Avenue de la Gare (Station Avenue). There are 4 direct trains per day from Bayonne to St Jean Pied de Port and it takes about 80 minutes.
What does Pied-de-Port mean?
- It is located on the Roncevaux Pass at the base of the Pyrenean Mountains and the name “Pied-de-Port” actually means “foot pass.” St-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a walled town and has numerous gates. The most well known is the Porte St-Jacques which was, along the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France,…
Why Start Your Camino from St Jean Pied de Port?
- You will meet many pilgrims from all over the world and the sense of excitement is palpable. These memories will remain with you long after you have finished your journey. St Jean Pied de Port is the second most popular starting point for Camino de Santiago pilgrims with over 33000 pilgrims starting their journey here each year.
