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Historic house · Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Nova Aquitânia
Maison Louis XIV
The shipowner's house from 1643 where Luís XIV stayed for about 40 days in 1660, before the wedding; it still belongs to the same family and opens for guided visits in season.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Maison Louis XIV
Maison Louis XIV, also called Lohobiague-Enea, is located on praça Louis XIV, between the center and the port. It was built in 1643 by Joannis de Lohobiague, a wealthy shipowner of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, at a time when the port prospered from fishing and navigation. In 1660 the house hosted the young Luís XIV, then 22, for about 40 days while preparations were made for his marriage to the Spanish infanta.
The house remains with the family that built it and is still lived in today, which makes it a rare case: the visit shows furniture, paintings, tableware and objects accumulated over more than three centuries, in a real home rather than a staged museum. The façade, with turrets at the corners, is protected as a historic monument.
A few steps away, on the port quay, is the Maison de l'Infante, of brick and stone, where the infanta Maria Teresa stayed. praça Louis XIV, with plane trees, a bandstand and the town hall, is the center of the town's life.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
The guided visit lasts 30 to 40 minutes.
Best time
The house is open from Easter until early November, with guided visits and closed on Tuesdays. In summer, book in advance because groups are small. Confirm opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is on praça Louis XIV, in the center of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a short walk from the port and about a 5-minute walk from the train station.
Tip
Book through the official website. Visits are guided, by appointment and in small groups; ask which language the visit will be in when you book. Then walk to the Maison de l'Infante on the quay.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maison Louis XIV
Can you visit the Maison Louis XIV?
Yes, by guided tour, from Easter until the beginning of November, closed on Tuesdays. Groups are small; book in advance and confirm the times.
Why is the house named after Luís XIV?
Because the king stayed in it for about 40 days in 1660, before his marriage to the Infanta Maria Teresa, which was celebrated in the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Is the Maison Louis XIV a museum?
Not exactly. It is a private house, owned by the same family since 1643 and still inhabited, which opens for guided visits showing the furniture and objects gathered over the centuries.