Villefranque: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Route impériale des Cimes runs through Villefranque on its route between Bayonne and Hasparren, offering panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountain range.

Geographical Setting

Mendiburua Hill offers a viewpoint overlooking the village and the Pyrenees.

A bridge connects Villefranque and Ustaritz. It is used by hikers and cyclists taking the route between Bayonne and Ustaritz.

Culture

Villefranque preserves remarkable Basque-Labourdin funerary steles, particularly those in the Bas-Adour style. The rich local heritage also includes beautiful half-timbered houses in the Labourdin style and imposing manor houses.

In the 11th century, Villefranque was a sauveté of the Bishop of Bayonne, meaning a settlement founded by the Church with a guarantee of protection from attacks granted by the local feudal lord.

The Dona Martienea house, also known as Saint Martin, is a former manor house next to the church porch of Saint-Barthélémy.

The church of Villefranque is protected as a historic monument and was listed as a protected monument on October 19, 1927. It contains an altarpiece depicting the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew.

Nature

Barthes de Quartier-Bas is a type 1 continental ZNIEFF area. The ZNIEFF area also includes Villefranque.

The area was designated for its ecological interest and its importance for birds and mammals.

Barthes de Quartier-Bas includes wet meadows and tall-herb vegetation, improved grasslands, agricultural land, as well as peat bogs and marshes.

Trails and Events

Milafrangan Gaindi is a running race held annually in June in Villefranque. It follows the hiking route that starts in Villefranque and is signposted or otherwise established for use throughout the year.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Villefranque is specifically looking for accommodation for their stay.

Other places: Ciboure, Aydie, Ustaritz, Bunus, Lahonce, Licq-Athérey, Saint-Pierre-D'irube, Castetpugon

For the higher-level travel overview: Pyrenees-Atlantiques.