Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (literally meaning "Saint John at the foot of the mountain pass" in French) 's a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France. It's the old capital of the traditional Basque province of Lower Navarre. Geography The town lies on the river Nive, from the Spanish border. It's essentially one main street with sandstone walls encircling. Neighboring municipalities Saint-Jean-le-Vieux Ossès Baigorri Estérençuby Luzaid… (More on Saint-jean-pied-de-port)