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Sare is a commune in France, situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It lies within the arrondissement of Bayonne and the canton of Espelette, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. The area also falls under the Labourd region and the Communauté d’agglomération du Pays Basque. Its official name is Sare, with Sara as a native label.
The commune covers an area of 51.34 square kilometers and has an elevation of 881 meters above sea level. It borders Ascain, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Urrugne, and Baztan. Sare is a member of The Most Beautiful Villages of France. The population is recorded as 2,763, comprising 1,332 males and 1,319 females. The postal code is 64310, and it is associated with the electoral district of canton of Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle.
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Place details
- Locality
- Sare
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- France
- Population
- 2,330
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Department
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Arrondissement
- Bayonne
- Canton
- Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle
- Intercommunality
- CA Pays Basque
- Mayor 2020 2026
- Battit Laborde
- Area
- 51.34 km (19.82 sq mi)
- Population 2023
- 2,763
- Density
- 53.82/km (139.4/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00 ( CET )
- Summer dst
- UTC+02:00 ( CEST )
- Insee postal code
- 64504 /64310
- Elevation
- 27–881 m (89–2,890 ft) , (avg. 77 m or 253 ft)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- commune of France
- Official name
- Sare
- Country
- France
- Located in
- arrondissement of Bayonne
- Population
- 2763
- Area
- 51.34
- Elevation
- 201
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Shares border with
- Etxalar
- Official website
- www.mairiedesare.fr/fr
- Image
- Sare - Église Saint-Martin - 3.jpg
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- Commons category
- Sare
- postal code
- 64310
- native label
- Sara
- associated electoral district
- canton of Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle
- male population
- 1332
- female population
- 1319
- different from
- Sare
- email address
- mailto:[email protected]
- phone number
- +33-5-59-54-20-28
- fax number
- +33-5-59-54-29-15
- P12749
- Max Wolf
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Travel guide
Understand
Sare is nestled in a basin at the western foothills of the Pyrenees. Its unique geography has resulted in numerous caves, some of which show evidence of Aurignacian occupation. The area also has funerary monuments dating back to the Bronze Age.
The village is renowned for its traditional Basque architecture, with around 283 houses identified as dating from as early as the 15th century. These well-preserved buildings define the classic "Basque House" style.
For centuries, the village's economy has been based on agriculture and pastoral agreements with its Spanish neighbours. Its border location and rugged terrain also led to a long history of smuggling. During the Peninsular War, the area was the site of a significant battle where Anglo-Portuguese forces under the Duke of Wellington pushed back French troops stationed on the nearby mountain, La Rhune.
Get in
Sare is located about 15 km (9.3 mi) east of the coastal town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Bay of Biscay. It is best reached by car.
Get around
The village is best explored on foot to appreciate its architecture. A car is necessary to reach attractions in the surrounding area, such as the departure point for the La Rhune railway.
Connect
Office de Tourisme de Sare - The official tourist office can provide maps, and information on accommodations and activities.
Go next
Saint-Jean-de-Luz - A charming and popular coastal resort town with beautiful beaches and a historic fishing port. Spain - Cross the border to explore the nearby Navarrese villages and countryside. Ainhoa - Another of "The Most Beautiful Villages of France," located a short drive away.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
Sare ( French pronunciation: [saʁ]; Occitan: Sarai; Basque: Sara) is a village and a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France on the border with Spain. It is part of the traditional Basque province of Labourd. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
Geography
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Sare” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.