La Bastide-Clairence

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, La Bastide-Clairence is the ideal base for exploring the entire Basque Country. You will sleep in the heart of a small Basque village, calm and relaxing, less than 30 minutes' drive from all the most beautiful towns and all the activities of the Basque Country. The white facades striped with green and red tell you that you are in the heart of the Basque Country. Stroll through the streets of the village to discover its church and the oldest trinquet in France. For lunch or dinner, La Bastide-Clairence has three restaurants: Iduki Ostatua, Les Arceaux and Les Gamins.

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Biarritz, Bayonne, Anglet and Bidart

In less than half an hour's drive, you will be on the Basque Coast known for its surf spots and festive events. Explore the two largest cities: Biarritz and Bayonne. Biarritz will charm you with its Imperial Chapel and its Lighthouse, 73 m high offering an exceptional panorama. Also discover Bayonne known for its famous ham and for its authenticity. You will enjoy visiting its Cathedral, its Marché des Halles and its Basque Museum. The surroundings of its large cities are filled with small, picturesque villages typical of the region such as Anglet, Bidart, Guéthary, etc.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye

Go to the Basque Coast, almost on the border with Spain, to visit exceptional villages. Between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, the Basque Corniche stands out, a corner of land where the waves of the ocean come to be unleashed. You will enjoy discovering Hendaye and Saint-Jean-de-Luz villages full of charm and authenticity.

Between the earth and the mountains

In a few minutes' drive, you will be in the heart of the Basque Country which will charm you with its villages like Sare, Larressore and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, but also with its classified monuments, its mountains and its sweetness of life. In this area, do not miss the visit to La Verra in Sainte-Engrâce, an exceptional geological site. Continue your stroll through the most beautiful villages of the Basque Country with a visit to Espelette, Ainhoa and Itxassou.

The Spanish border

In less than thirty minutes by car, you will be in Spain. One of the last villages before Spain is Ainhoa, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France and on the Way of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostella. Once you arrive in Spain, you can go to San Sebastian and its Concha Bay.