With its history, its traditions and its know-how, the Basque Countryis unique... from Hendaye to Biarritz and Bayonne via St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the festival spirit mingles with the local cuisine. Try your hand at pelota or the Basque trials of strength... visit its grottos and caves, taste the ”piment d'Espelette" (locally-produced chilli pepper) and Iraty pure ewes'-milk cheese...

Feel like lazing around? Take advantage of its famous beaches to relax or, for the more adventurous, make the most of this surfers' paradise...

Need to get back into shape or simply spoil yourself ? Try thalassotherapy in one of the many spas.