• Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & CaminoTraveler
    Basque flag: a proud identity
    Houses along the River NiveThe gate1A beautiful house and container garden on the main streetThe alter of medieval church Notre Dame-du-Bout-du-PontOne of many pilgrim stores to comeAssociation of the Friends of Saint-James, Navarre ProvinceMarking "The Way"All water is said to be potable along the CaminoA steep walk up to the CitadelleLillian, Camino Frances solo veteran

    St Jean Pierre de Port

    June 1, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Our bus arrived at 9 am and it took about an hour to get to St. Jean Pierre de Porte which marks the start of the 748 km Camino Frances. Lovely views and town. Popped into the church. Walked to the Citadel where the building is now the local school. Fred, Lillian’s partner took a picture of me with the Camino Frances veteran who had been very reassuring about the walk which she had done solo 5 years prior. Helen got us passports and we got our first stamps: there would be a prize for the person collecting the most stamps during our couple of days following the Camino.Read more