The Basque country with its natural beauty, its climate and an exceptional quality of living, will absolutely seduce any visitor. Ideally situated in South West France, at the foot of the Pyrénées mountains, the northern Basque Country has kept its superb natural environment unspoiled, jealously guarded by its proud inhabitants. The climate, the beaches, boating, surfing, the proximity of the mountains, the golf-courses and the luxury hotels make the Basque Country a privileged area for sporting or leisure. holidays.

Biarritz or San Sebastian give its region a special charm that attract visitors from over the world to live a Belle époque experience. But it is in the hinterland, at the foot of the mountains where you will discover the essence of the Basque Country and its people. The beautiful villages and farms nestling in green valleys reveal a history and culture, unique in the world. The origins of the Basques remain a mystery but they still speak the oldest, living European language. The festivities and local sports attest to a rich and varied folklore and a strong cultural identity.

In Bayonne you’ll discover not only history and culture of the capital of the French Basque Country, but will savour the very best authentic local cuisine in one of the restaurants in the heart of the old Town.

Also Bayonne is well known for its delicious hot chocolate and is proud to invite you to try it in one of the many shops or tea-rooms.

And do not forget to taste famous Bayonne ham that for the most part owes its reputation to the quality of the local salt that preserves it.

In Biarritz you’ll walk in the paths of many queens and kings who made from this small Basque Whaling station an internationally renowned seaside resort.

After the “Godmother” of the town – Eugenie, married to Emperor Napoleon III, Biarritz attracted the aristocracy of the “Belle Epoque” (King Edward VII, Queen Victoria, Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia). 

In St-Jean-de-Luz, you’ll admire the picturesque fishing port and the beautiful Basque architecture which combine to make a superb site and excellent stopover… 

You’ll be enchanted by San Sebastian (or Donostia in Basque) which is situated on one of the most magnificent sites of any European Coastal city. Follow the waterfront from the small fishing port, past the Town Hall (former Casino) and along the delightful promenade which runs along the wide sweep of the superb “Concha” beach.