A land of tradition and culture, bathed by the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country stretches from the Ebro to the Adour, over two countries: Spain and France, with the Pyrenees as its natural border. On the French side, from Hendaye to the Adour estuary, from Mauléon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Guéthary or Biarritz, the geological structure offers a real diversity of wild landscapes where there is no shortage of sporting activities. Not a village without a pediment for its pelota, not a hill without a hiking trail or a golf course, not a beach without its surfers or scuba diving clubs, not a sports field without rugby clubs, tennis... The Basque Country is full of sports activities and points of interest where heritage enhancement is a religion. Not a village, not a city where the authenticity of hearts and souls is not the signature, where the spirit of celebration sweeps through (800 days of celebrations per year, it is said!). Wealth also with this world-renowned gastronomy! Its hams, raw milk sheep's milk cheeses, chilli, Basque cakes and other macaroons, chocolates, the ancestral know-how is no longer to be "made to know"! A tourist guide on the Basque Country will mirror and amplify the tremendous abundance of nuggets and local initiatives. In the Basque Country, a tourist stay is not just a break but a real immersion in a captivating country where everyone will find something to suit them.
When to go to the Basque Country? Given the diversity of climates and landscapes in the region, the period of time is chosen according to the activities. Snow sliding lovers will prefer the months of January to March, those who like water sliding will rather come from May to September even if some surfers are present all year round. The best period is still the high season for all types of tourism, but it rains in the Basque Country in summer, which can cool the temperature. If it rains, you can always take refuge in bars or tea rooms to drink hot chocolate. In the Basque Country, there are many demonstrations. The most famous are the Bayonne festivals, which start the first weekend of August and end the following Sunday, and the Espelette chilli pepper festival, which takes place at the end of October. Even if some would like them to disappear, the big prizes still exist. Spotlight on Biarritz on July 14 and August 15 with pyrotechnic shows and a bodega village.
Bathed by the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country enjoys countless microclimates under the influence of the ocean. The oceanic façade is watered mainly in winter and dry in summer. Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C, with peaks up to 38°C in July and August and minimums slightly below 0°C. The mountainous area is close to a subalpine climate with winter snowfall. Temperatures can be as low as 25°C in winter and even higher in summer.
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"How do you want to govern a country where there are 246 varieties of cheese?" De Gaulle said. In his famous reply, the general forgot about pastries, cold cuts and wine! France is, indeed, a gastronomic paradise for all epicureans! If its refined cuisine is exported all over the world, at Le Petit Futé, we have a real penchant for its local products. From Bayonne and its ham to Normandy and its cheeses: this is our tour of gourmet France! ...
Espelette is indeed a village full of colour and flavour, with superb facades, crumbling with ropes of red chillies. It must be said that the village has acquired a worldwide reputation for its peppers. A production highlighted during the Pepper Festival which takes place every year at the end of October (on 26 and 27 October for the 2019 edition). A perfect opportunity to discover this typical and charming little village. A stone's ...
Bayonne, sub-prefecture of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and capital of the Basque Country with its exceptional architectural heritage - vaulted cellars from the 12th and 14th centuries, half-timbered houses in the rich colours of ox blood (what a sight on the banks of the Nive, in the heart of the city), stone facades with wrought iron balconies from the 18th and 19th centuries, etc., has thus managed to pull its weight from a rich past and ...
From 7.30 pm, take part in the great popular and convivial dinner organised in Hendaye to celebrate the local speciality: the chipiron. Just like cuttlefish, this type of squid has a black ink pocket. With its small elongated body, the chipiron is very appreciated for its tentacles. This evening is one of the great festivals of summer. Between gastronomy and entertainment, the city's associations are mobilizing to make you spend a superb ...
