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Village guide · Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 4 places to discover

A Basque village founded in the 13th century as a stop on the Way of St James, Ainhoa lines its red and green timber-framed houses along a single main street.

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The 4 must-see places in Ainhoa

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Main Street of Ainhoa Must-see

A single street lined with Basque houses of red and white timber framing, ranked among the finest in France.

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Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Church of Ainhoa Must-see

A fortified church typical of the Basque Country, with characteristic interior wooden galleries.

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Fronton of Ainhoa

A traditional Basque pelota court, the heart of the village's social life.

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Notre-Dame-de-l'Aubépine Chapel

A chapel standing alone in the surrounding countryside, a former stop for Compostela pilgrims.

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