La Maison de l'Infante

The Maison de l'Infante in Saint-Jean-de-Luz was built in 1640 by a wealthy shipowner, Joannot de Haraneder, hence its name Joanoenia. This building, constructed of pink brick and tawny stone, is in an Italian style atypical for the region. The watchtower was used to monitor ships in the bay.

In 1660, the Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain stayed there while awaiting the celebration of her marriage to King Louis XIV.