Mouguerre

Mouguerre is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France. It is located in the French Basque Country, specifically in the province of Labourd (Lapurdi in Basque). Mouguerre lies east of Bayonne, near the Adour river. The inhabitants of Mouguerre are known as Mougertar in Basque and Mouguerrais in French.

The commune has a history tied to agriculture and the traditional Basque rural lifestyle. Its proximity to Bayonne has also influenced its development. Today, while retaining some of its rural character, Mouguerre is also becoming more suburban, with residential areas and services catering to the larger Bayonne metropolitan area.

Mouguerre has a church, a school, and various community facilities. The local economy includes agriculture, small businesses, and services. The Basque language and culture are present in Mouguerre, though French is the primary language used in daily life.