The best pastry shops Vélo Pays Basque

Gourmandise, seriousness and quality to qualify this house which, since 1964, regales Cambo-les-Bains and well beyond. Basque cakes and a whole range of chocolates, caramels, marzipan and many other pastry delights are made to the delight of young and old. Everything here is home-made: pastries, confectionery, aperitifs for weddings, receptions, lunches. As well for the private individuals as for the companies. And this terrace overlooking the Nive river invites you to taste these sweets.

In the Rue des Chocolatiers, L'Atelier des Frangins offers a selection of refined viennoiseries with an original aesthetic, and cakes that have nothing to envy the master pastry chefs of the Basque country. Creative and inspired combinations, based on local products for the most part. Bérenger and Simon, our 2 artist-craftsmen, revisit the standards of traditional patisserie in generous proportions in their lab at the back of the store, with plump, gourmet croissants and chocolatines, not forgetting the snacks of the day.

You'll discover the store and this little pastry shop emblematic of the Basque country, renowned for its famous Basque cakes. Other specialties include Olga, an almond pastry deliciously flavored with rum and enriched with wild Morello cherries, macaroons in a multitude of flavors and colors, and the famous sablé, crunchy to perfection and perfect with ice cream after a hike. Available exclusively in the village store.

Try THE Basque cake with cream and homemade cherry jam, concocted by two lovers of taste, Sébastien and Christelle! You'll also want to try the viennoiseries, ice creams, chocolates and breads from the 3 boutiques, near or opposite Bayonne station and Les Halles. You'll also find a wide variety of cakes straight from the lab, thanks to their respective expertise. As for the breads, the variety and authenticity of the products are equally impressive. Don't miss the candied fruit cake!

Loïc is the latest in a long line of talented Basque cake-makers. Our artisan pastry chef of 42 years has finally made his dream come true by setting up his own workshop-boutique in Bayonne. On site, he controls his production from A to Z. Crowned best Basque cake in Bayonne in 1996, he now makes some thirty pieces a day using Herriko flour. These include cream, cherry and chocolate cakes, as well as shortbread and other boxed versions.

While you're in Anglet, be sure to stop by the Supervie bakery and patisserie for a taste of the Basque cream or cherry cake, the couronne des Rois, one of the Basque country's finest references! Everything here (apart from the confectionery) is homemade, respecting traditional craftsmanship and know-how. Don't hesitate to be patient as you queue up in front of the window, because Angloys and gourmet tourists alike are not mistaken. Chocolatines, croissants and pains au lait in the morning, chocolate éclairs and fruit tarts in the afternoon...

Sylvie, from the Charente region and settled in the heart of Cambo-les-Bains, is a baker by trade. Her store is full of flavors and sweet smells. It's hard to resist the pralines, cherry cakes, Basque versions of the famous Charente cake, angelica, walnut crunchies, not forgetting the Espelette chilli sweets (the town is very close). You can also enjoy the collection of coffees such as the organic San Antonio from Guatemala and teas with rose petals or blood orange, the result of a rigorous selection.