Saint-Julien-en-Born

Saint -Julien -en -Born is a commune with 1492 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the canton in the Arrondissement Castets Dax in the Landes department in the region of Aquitaine. It consists of the main town of Saint -Julien -en- Born and the seaside resort of Contis -Plage. The place is particularly influenced by tourism.

Geography

Saint -Julien -en -Born is a few miles inland from the Côte d' Argent in the Pays de Born. The seaside town of Contis is located directly on the coast.

History

The first mention of the village date back to 1274th

Attractions

In Contis is a lighthouse, which can also be climbed. It represents the only lighthouse in the country, because Mimizan between Biarritz and there is no other lighthouse.

In the main town you can also visit the Église Saint -Julien.

Chapel in the district Contis

Lighthouse Contis

Tourism

As in all communities on the coast of the country here, tourism plays an important role. In particular sporting activities such as rugby, basketball, tennis and boules can be played here.

Contis- Plage is dominated by apartments and hotels and other tourist facilities such as kiosks and cafes.

The seaside town of Contis is connected to the network of coastal cycling route between Léon and Mimizan. From here there is also a branch line to Saint -Julien -en -Born.

In addition, the community is located in one of the four routes of the Camino de Santiago through France.

Traffic

Saint -Julien -en -Born is located on Route Departmental D652. About the route Departmental D167 is connected to Contis- Plage.