March 2022

It was in this coastal town that the first surfboard landed in 1956 during the shooting of the American film “The Sun also rises” directed by Henry King, but Biarritz is not the only surfing spot in the Basque Country. We also talk about Anglet, Bidart, Guethary and Hendaye on the French side, and San …

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The Basques are the main occupants of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region and the area they occupy is informally called the Basque Country. Physically, the Basques are not very different from the peoples of Western Europe. However, they do not speak an Indo-European language. Basque culture Although they have a strong allegiance to Roman Catholicism being among …

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Louis XIV officially became King of France in 1651 until his death in 1715. His residence “Maison Louis XIV”, located in Saint-Jean de Luz is today the most expensive house in the world. The house of Louis XIV or Lohobiague-Enea Lohobiague-Enea was the name of the house before it became the “House of Louis XIV”, …

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Specialty of the Basque Country, the Basque cake is a sweet pastry emblematic, which is declined in different tastes. It is a greedy pastry, very attached to the Basque house, hence its nickname “the house cookie”. The Basque cake A true emblem of Basque gastronomy, the Basque cake is a great classic. Nowadays, it can …

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All about Iberian ham An essential food product for the preparation of dishes in the kitchen, great gastronomic dishes and various tastings, the Iberian ham or jamón ibérico plays an essential role in Spanish gastronomy. Production method The sacrifice and butchering consist of recognizing the quality of the meat according to its type before being …

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The Bayonne Festivals are held every year in the French city of Bayonne, at the end of July or the beginning of August. They always start on the Wednesday before the first weekend of August and end on the Sunday after. The origins The Bayonne festivities took place for the very first time in 1932. …

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Do you like chilli ? You have certainly already heard about the Espelette pepper. If you have tasted it, you will certainly appreciate it. And for good reason, it is the only spicy chilli pepper in France and it has the AOC classification ! The Espelette pepper, a must Contrary to what one might think, …

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Biarritz is a beautiful seaside town located in the southwest of France, on the Basque coast. Popular with surfers, the city is also a must-see site in its region, due to its history and various events. As a warm, historic and sporty city, Biarritz attracts many visitors throughout the year. A historical city… The city …

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Do you like cherries? In jam, in a dessert or even plain to enjoy them with pleasure, the cherry is a fruit that many people love. The black cherry has a strong link with the Basque country! Discover the Basque Country cherry The Basque country cherry is grown in a fairly specific place: Itxassou. Its …

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