The best fashion and gift stores Pyrénées-Atlantiques

You want to make a gift or bring back a souvenir from the Basque Country? You are in the right place. In this pretty store, you will find hundreds of original, trendy, out of the ordinary and "made in France" ideas. Bérangère and Florence rigorously select all their products and will advise you according to your desires and your budget. You'll probably even want to buy everything once you get there! Decoration, linen, carpets, candles, dishes, surfboards, fancy bracelets... Always a warm and smiling welcome.

In addition to the usual services, the Office has its own concept store, THE showcase for local creative know-how. The main theme is Anglet and its art of living, sports, nature and... surfing. Each item presented is unique, and has been designed in relation to one or more of Anglet's key features: books, home decor, children's items, tableware, sweet and savory gourmet boxes, and surprises for gift ideas.

Access: Shop Espadrilles of Mauléon to downtown Mauléon.

History: Mauléon is the capital of the espadrilles, this authentic produced of the Basque country, entirely designed and made in a family business founded in 1977. La Maison Prodiso is run since the original Errecart by the family. Prodiso remains one of the last professional travelers espadrilles bent hand in France, in the historic cradle of the espadrilles. The know-how of the house is combined with the maintenance of the tradition of sandal maker and the creation of fashion.

Features: The Prodiso espadrilles are unique items, fruit traditional experience of the sandal maker, they are put at the last style, designed and made in a traditional way in a workshop in Mauléon, in the heart of the Basque country. All the amenities are bent by hand using natural, ecological and biodegradable materials such as jute, cotton and leather. The gestures of production precise and skilful for one are bent perfect. The models are exclusive.

Products: A range of espadrilles- size 23 to 47 for men, women and child- declined in 17 colours, plain or striped. Price direct sales.

Smart: Chance view the video presenting the factory or visits factory for groups of 20 people minimum (moderate financial participation). The Councils of the house: for the espadrilles with soles punts out of cord or vulcanized, to choose your exact size, for the whole of the espadrilles with heel (3.2 mm, 4.5 mm, 6.5 mm) to envisage a size of less.

Ephemeral shop: direct sales in the shop of downtown Mauléon. Price of factory.

The dealership, located at the entrance of Pau by the road to Tarbes, offers for sale a wide range of new and used recreational vehicles (caravans, motor homes, vans) as well as accessories. This family business, created in 1966, offers you a professional and friendly welcome. Adria, Bavaria, Autostar, Challenger, Chausson are some of the great brands that await you. In partnership with Yescapa, the dealership also offers you to make the purchase of your leisure vehicle profitable by renting it to individuals. Agest has even launched its own festival, Van & Fourgon, to meet a growing demand. Let's go for the van life!

The window displays are constantly updated with the latest releases, playing up the transparency with written comments... in pen, please, from the most seductive to the worst, from the unknown author to the most famous. There's no room for complacency, and frankness is the order of the day at this bookshop, which opened over 36 years ago and specializes in literature, non-fiction and fine books in general. With regular book signings by literary personalities.

This boutique in the heart of Espelette is renowned for its handcrafted espadrilles. There's something for every budget, every style, every taste... You'll discover a wide range of classic women's and men's plain, striped and floral espadrilles made in Mauléon, as well as a fine selection of wedge models - from renowned Spanish brands. Here, we surf on trends, materials and colors, with an emphasis on quality and comfort. Chic, casual and trendy, the espadrille is more than just an accessory: it's a lifestyle, a philosophy that complements any outfit.

The Etxe Mia window alone is an invitation to enter! A warm welcome and a passion for decoration. Treat yourself and others! A store that offers a beautiful range of decorative objects, accessories, lighting, tableware, rugs, cushions, sofas " made in France", armchairs, coffee tables... carefully selected to suit all tastes and budgets. Joëlle and Laurence brilliantly surf on trends, design, colors and originality, and you'll always be well advised. A must-see!

The new team at Torrance Driving School offers a wide range of services, at very affordable prices, to allow you to learn to drive a multitude of different vehicles: car (with manual or automatic transmission), 125 cm³, motorcycle... You can even learn to drive a vehicle with a trailer! Post-driving courses for novices are also organized every last Saturday of the month. The school offers "license" formulas with and without code. Very practical, the code preparation is done at the school or online. Benevolence, patience and professionalism are the hallmarks of this driving school in Pau.

The Maison Darrigade (named after the former world champion cyclist) has been the place to buy newspapers and browse the shelves in search of literary, sporting, tourist or gastronomic finds since 1970. From general literature, French and foreign, to art, history, current affairs, bridge, esoterica, sport, comics and the daily press (25,000 items). Ideally located before heading to the nearby beach.

Just a stone's throw from the Cathedral, in Bayonne's historic pedestrian center, you'll find the " Les Explorateurs Modernes " boutique, a concentration of up-to-the-minute designers and artisans "made in France and the Basque Country" in the worlds of fashion, interior design, jewelry, art and children's products. An attractive boutique where Jessica welcomes you. Designer herself under the name of Ame, of bags and accessories, she presents her own work and that of ethical and eco-responsible creators who evolve every month.

So practical and essential for locals and tourists alike is this store dedicated to press, books, but also souvenirs stamped with the name of the village, and even the name of the sign, with its little rosé or white wine from the region. Parlementia beers, T-shirts, sun creams, writers' signings and more. Voie Une, because the establishment, which is in front of the SNCF train stop, is separated from the nearby ocean by the railroad line. The store is also a post office where you can find almost anything.

Access: Autoroute 64, exit Orthez.

History: A history of a family of four generations, that of the Tissages Moutet, a company created in 1913 by Jean-Baptiste Moutet, manufacturer of "pants ticking" for clothing, and of the famous "mantis à boeuf" clothes, which traditionally covered the horse's dog at work in order to protect them from insects.

In 1919, son Georges transformed the loom into mechanical weaving and mantis to beef became table linen. In 1967, it was Jacques Moutet who gave a new boost to the company by building an ultra-modern factory that would produce Jacquard. During the crisis of the 1990 s, the company moves towards the artistic creation of designers applied to high-end weaving, boosting its activity in the high-end decoration distribution circuit.

Specifications: Basque tradition always present and damask of high-end creators (Hilton Mc Artworks, Acquire Rostad, Atelier LZC, Minakani, Comédie Française, Paris Museums, National Museums Meeting, Miss Héloïse.)

Products: Tablecloths, longères, towels, fabrics, towels and accessories - (tabliers, gloves and maniques… current collection, decommissioned, appearance defects, colour tests, return of lounges… Embroidered accessories and supplements of household linen in general (sponges in the colours of the house, hedges…).

Benefits: Exceptional sales in early May and mid-December.

Smart: Shop in the factory. Possible bookings for group bookings of 10 people. From Easter 2012, during all school holidays, guided tours every Thursday at 10 am.

100% made in France. A wonderful adventure that has its origins in Béarn - the famous headdress - and continues in the Basque Country at Bayonne. The manufacturing process is unique and secret. In France, it's still as popular as ever, because it's more timeless than ever, and is exported all over the world! Take a tour of the production workshop-showroom and discover all its variations, adapting to every turn of the head. Treat yourself, treat others; leave with one (or more) beautiful pieces at factory prices.

Sanùk création is a boutique dedicated to the world of minerals, where fine stones are transformed into unique, original jewelry. Both a cutting workshop and a meeting place, "Sanùk" is a Thai philosophy symbolizing joie de vivre, pleasure and entertainment. Hence the quest of Caroline and Sylvain, who, on returning from their expeditions each year, transform semi-precious stones on a silver base into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings... in collaboration with other craftsmen.

Here everything is dedicated to nature, the store offers a wide variety of products. There is a garden area with books, original and practical tools, outdoor furniture with modern hammocks, all it takes to arrange your garden or terrace. Sportsmen and women enjoy the "hiking" space with all the necessary equipment for camping and bivouaering, including orientation tools, lunch boxes for picnic, ingenious knives, backpacks… Finally, astronomy will take you through books, films and audiovisual documentaries, astronomical glasses… It teaches house decorations centered on nature and well-being, from the table arts to the interior fragrances but also, the shiatsu pillow, the relaxing cushion or the interior fountains Bali, the aroma founders, etc. this sign is entirely dedicated to nature. A quiet, relaxing store and especially ideal for lovers of greenery!

Founded by Jacques Tonnet in 1797, this bookshop in Pau, which holds the LIR (Librairie Indépendante de Référence) label, is one of the oldest independent bookshops in France. It offers a wide range of books, including school textbooks, romance novels, thrillers, philosophical essays and the latest Prix Femina! Nearly 67,000 references are spread over three levels. Thanks to the invaluable advice of our booksellers, you'll find the right book in every genre: French and foreign literature, poetry, magazines, fine books, travel, cookery, gardening, fine arts, children's books, as well as regional works on the Pyrenees, carefully selected by our team.

Want to create, decorate, let the artist express himself in you? " Les Colors du Temps "is a great structure of 280 m ², dedicated to fine arts professionals and amateurs of creative leisure. With a concentration of products and supports of the greatest brands for framing - custom made - painting accessories - all types, colors, brushes, pencils, chalks, canvas, trestles -, as well as a wide choice of colours and formats of paper. On the creative side, you will not be left: modelling, painting on wood, silk, atelier workshop, scrap… Everything for the happiness of adults and children. Originality of the site: an exhibition room where painters and sculptors present their works.

In this creative workshop, fragrant with the scent of leather, magical hands create a wide range of bags and small leather goods. In the Manufactoum workshop-boutique, Sandrine Bordenave, assisted by Christelle Oses and young journeymen, work with rare and exceptional leathers. Selected leathers are handcrafted on site and transformed into bags, belts, key-rings... From original models to more classic pieces, the creations. It's the Hermès universe that's in the air here, as Sandrine did her apprenticeship there.