Biriatou in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Great Cross of Hendaye

The Great Cross of Hendaye is a stone cross located on the town square of Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in southwestern France. A physical representation of the belief by ancient Christians, Rosicrucians, and alchemists that the world's end is rapidly approaching, and will occur in the midst of fire.

Located at 43.3589, -1.77444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Individual crosses and crucifixes

Pheasant Island

Pheasant Island is a river island in the Bidasoa river. The island is a condominium established by the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, under joint sovereignty of Spain and France, and is administered by Irun and Hendaye, which control the island for alternating periods of six months. The island has an area of 6,820 m² (nearly 2 acres) and has been artificially protected from the currents of the river. In French, the island is also known as Île de l’hôpital and Île de la Conférence.

Located at 43.3428, -1.76556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islands of Spain, Islands of France, France–Spain border, Geography of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, River islands of Europe, Irun, International islands, Condominia (international law), Diplomatic sites

Untxin

The Untxin is a coastal river of the French Basque Country, in Aquitaine, Southwest France. It rises on the northern slope of the Xoldokogaina (479 m), in the east of Biriatou. The motorway of the Basque Coast (A63) is settled in its valley. It collects in Urrugne waters from the Mandale. The Untxin flows into the ocean in Ciboure.

Located at 43.3278, -1.71583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of France, Coastal basins of the French Basque Country, Geography of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Rivers of Aquitaine

Battle of Irún

The Battle of Irún was the critical battle of the Campaign of Gipuzkoa prior to the War in the North, during the Spanish Civil War. The Nationalist Army, under Alfonso Beorlegui, captured the city of Irún cutting off the northern provinces of Gipuzkoa, Biscay, Santander, and Asturias from their source of arms and support in France.

Located at 43.3333, -1.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Spanish Civil War

Battle of the Bidassoa (1813)

In the Battle of the Bidasoa (or the Battle of Larrun) on 7 October 1813 the Allied army of Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington wrested a foothold on French soil from Nicolas Soult's French army. The Allied troops overran the French lines behind the Bidassoa River on the coast and along the Pyrenees crest between the Bidasoa and La Rhune (Larrun). The nearest towns to the fighting are Irun on the lower Bidassoa and Bera on the middle Bidasoa.

Located at 43.3378, -1.71861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the Peninsular War, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Conflicts in 1813, Battles involving France, Battles involving the United Kingdom, Battles involving Portugal, Battles involving Spain, 1813 in France

Stadium Gal

Stadium Gal is a multi-purpose stadium in Irun, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Segunda División club, Real Unión. The capacity of the stadium is 5,000 spectators.

Located at 43.3456, -1.78583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Real Unión, Sports venues in the Basque Country

Gare des Deux-Jumeaux

Les Deux-Jumeaux (formerly Hendaye-Plage) is a railway station in Hendaye, Aquitaine, France. The station is located on the Bordeaux–Irun railway line. The station is served by Lunéa (night trains) and TER (local) services operated by the SNCF.

Located at 43.3697, -1.76417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Aquitaine, TER Aquitaine

Gare d'Hendaye

Hendaye is a railway station in Hendaye, Aquitaine, France. The station is located on the Bordeaux - Irun and Bilbao - Hendaye railway lines. The station is served by TGV (high speed trains), Lunéa (night trains), Intercités (long distance) and TER (local) services operated by the SNCF and Alvia (High Speed Trains), Talgo, Arco, Estrella and EuskoTren services operated by RENFE.

Located at 43.3533, -1.78083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Aquitaine, TER Aquitaine