Ciboure

Ciboure is a seaside resort along the Atlantic Ocean and close to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Nestled in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Ciboure, it is famous for its sandy beaches, its mild climate and preserved its authenticity.

Built at the end of the bridge of the Nivelle, between the ocean and the hills of Bordagain, Ciboure is remarkable for the beauty of its location, its pristine natural surroundings and picturesque façade of its docks ...

Basque name, Zubiburu means "bridgehead". Originally the town was a district of Urrugne. Ciboure is a village of artists. She received many painters including that made its port and its streets a real shop open. And that is the heart of the city was born in 1875 the famous composer of "Bolero" Maurice Ravel.

To see:

The convent and the cloister and monastery.
District of the City Hall.
The Church of St. Vincent.
Rue de la Fontaine.
The house and dock Ravel Maurice Ravel.
Tower Bordagain.
The villa Leihorra.
Socoa and strong.

To do:

Guided tours of the city.
Golf de la Nivelle.
Boat trips with the shuttle boat.
Walks tours by boat with the Nivelle Nivelle 4th and V.
Water sports: canoes rides, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing ...
Workshop paintings, sculptures ...

Information points	Tourist Office of Ciboure
Leisure centres	Beach of Socoa Beach of the fort Golf Course of La Nivelle
Monuments	Church Saint-Vincent Lighthouse of Socoa
Natural sites	Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Every Sunday morning from 8 to 13h, local produce market, Place Camille Jullian.
Every Monday of Pentecost, at 10, walking 10 km race, Strides Kaskarot.

Exposition : Hommage à Sistiaga

From 12 april to 26 may 2024
2 Rue Pocalette, Galerie d'art Arte Bideak
Ciboure ? S Arte Bideak gallery presents "Hommage à SISTIAGA", the first solo exhibition of the Basque artist ? S work after his death in June 2023. The exhibition, with its carefully selected works, opens on April 12 - will close on May 26.25 works by the remarkable artist, paintings that chronologically assemble over five decades of several of his creative stages, from the mid-twentieth century to the third lustre of the twenty-first. The exhibition begins with exceptional inks produced during his stay in Paris (1959 to 1961). This is followed by a vast body of work produced in 1973 as he sailed around the world aboard the cargo ship "Bordatxoa" during his seven-month long sea voyage. This is followed by a number of pastels and waxes from the 90s, and concludes with creations - From 2009 to 2015.

Exposition : L'Estampe, un art Libre !

From 2 to 25 may 2024
CIAP Les Récollets - Errekoletoak -
For its first participation in the Fête de l'Estampe, CIAP Les Récollets -Errekoletoak opens its doors to artists from the Labo estampe collective. - From the chapel to the exhibition rooms, their works will introduce you to the artistic richness of contemporary printmaking. In the belvedere, after a brief historical introduction, you'll also recognize the work of students from the Sainte-Famille d ? Urquijo and Marinela schools, who have been introduced to the art of engraving. Our apprentice engravers have reinterpreted the union of the Sun King and the Infanta of Spain using period engravings. - Visible during CIAP opening hours, ticket included.

Visite Pays d'Art et d'Histoire : Le Couvent des Récollets, Histoire et Restauration

On 21 may 2024
CIAP Les Récollets - Errekoletoak
Since 1613, the Récollets convent has been used for a variety of purposes. Follow the guide and discover four centuries of heritage, from the chapel to the former convent buildings, now transformed into the CIAP. - Follow in the footsteps of the friars, customs officers and other characters who have marked the history of this site, not forgetting Louis XIV… - Registration required at CIAP Les Récollets ? Errekoletoak or at tourist offices. Limited number of places

Spectacle : Fly me to the Moon

On 24 may 2024
Fronton de Socoa
Tandem : bicycle for two people. Travel : everything that happens to us between here and there. Moon : our destination when we're daydreaming. Duo of clowns : tightrope walkers of disaster and poetry. A flying bicycle, wood, iron, dust, big shoes and eyebrow-length hats. Fly me to the moon is the possible journey of two clowns to the moon. It's the prowess of a dreamer, the prowess of two innocents. - A moment full of simple things like laughing, listening, being surprised, playing ? A gift for the senses. - Fallback to Espace polyvalent Guy Poulou in case of bad weather.

Cours de Yoga Plage

On 24 may 2024
Plage du centre
1-hour yoga class on the beach at Ciboure. - Equipment provided. Bring comfortable clothing, water and sun cream. - A minimum of 3 participants is required. Several sessions during the day and other dates. - In the event of unfavorable weather, the provider will contact the customer to confirm or cancel the course.

Conférence : Louis XIV à Saint-Jean-de-Luz, le Mariage Espagnole et la Liberté des Métiers de l'Estampe

On 24 may 2024
CIAP Les Récollets - Errekoletoak
By Maxime Préaud, Honorary Curator of Prints at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, print historian. - The marriage of Louis XIV to the Infanta Maria Theresa of Austria was perhaps the high point of Cardinal Mazarin ? S diplomatic activity. It gave rise to numerous images, especially engravings. Seduced by the work of burinist Robert Nanteuil and his conversations with the artist, the King of France took advantage of a break to decide that the printmaking professions would not be bound by the guild system. *Conference as part of the Fête de l'estampe. - Free admission

Atelier : Initiation à l'Estampe

On 25 may 2024
CIAP Les Récollets - Errekoletoak
Transformed into a workshop, the CIAP will host an initiation to the technique of color gum engraving, led by artists from the Labo estampe collective. - Don't forget your aprons : we'll supply dies, gouges, paper, ink and press ! From 12 years. - Registration required at CIAP Les Récollets ? Errekoletoak or at tourist offices. Places are limited.

Fêtes de Socoa

On 25 may 2024
Avenue du commandant Passicot, Devant les restaurants
Lots of entertainment on the square in front of the restaurants. Program to come

Marché de Produits Régionaux

On 26 may 2024
Place Camille Jullian
Every Sunday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, many producers are present for the greatest pleasure of our taste buds and our eyes …Place Camille Jullian and place Lannes

Cours de Yoga Plage

On 31 may 2024
Plage du centre
1-hour yoga class on the beach at Ciboure. - Equipment provided. Bring comfortable clothing, water and sun cream. - A minimum of 3 participants is required. Several sessions during the day and other dates. - In the event of unfavorable weather, the provider will contact the customer to confirm or cancel the course.

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