Ciboure (; ,
[ZIBURU]
Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia meaning 'end of bridge') is a
commune in the south-western French
department of
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Pyrénées-Atlantiques (; Gascon language, Gascon Occitan language, Occitan: ''Pirenèus Atlantics''; ) is a Departments of France, department located in the Regions of France, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the southwest corner of metropolitan ...
.
It lies across the river
Nivelle from the harbour of
.
Geography
Ciboure was formerly known as Sibourne in English language sources.
Climate
Ciboure has an
oceanic climate
An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen climate classification, Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of co ...
(
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Ciboure is . The average annual rainfall is with November as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Ciboure was on 30 July 2020; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 3 February 1956.
Population
Notable people
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Maurice Ravel
Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist and conductor. He is often associated with Impressionism in music, Impressionism along with his elder contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composer ...
, composer
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Martin de Hoyarçabal, mariner
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Anne Marie Palli, golfer
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Philippe Bergeroo, footballer and manager
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Michel de Sallaberry, naval officer
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Charles Wertenbaker, journalist
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Timberlake Wertenbaker, playwright
[In 1955 Lael Tucker Wertenbaker and her son Christian were filmed and interviewed by ]Orson Welles
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American director, actor, writer, producer, and magician who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is among the greatest and most influential film ...
on the Basque Country. Living in Ciboure, Basque, at that time, Lael gives a lively insight to that small town on the northern side of the Pyrenees and basque people and culture. Christian gives some short answers,see
"Around the World with Orson Welles" - Orson Welles on the Basque Country with Lael Tucker Wertenbaker
In 1955, Orson Welles became involved in a BBC series of film documentaries (in black & White), titled " Around the World with Orson Welles".
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Florentino Goikoetxea, smuggler and resistance operative
See also
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Communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department
The following is a list of the 545 Communes of France, communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Departments of France, department of France.
The communes cooperate in the following Communes of France#Intercommunality, intercommunalities (as of 202 ...
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References
Gallery
Ciboure maison natale de Maurice Ravel.jpg, Birthplace of Maurice Ravel
Joseph Maurice Ravel (7 March 1875 – 28 December 1937) was a French composer, pianist and conductor. He is often associated with Impressionism in music, Impressionism along with his elder contemporary Claude Debussy, although both composer ...
in Ciboure
Puerto, Ciboure, Francia, 2023-01-05, DD 04-06 HDR.jpg, Port of Ciboure
Ciboure Saint-Vincent 142.jpg, Saint Vincent
External links
Official websiteCiboure tourist office
Communes of Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Fishing communities in France
Pyrénées-Atlantiques communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia
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