Every summer, the city of Bayonne is ablaze with joy, traditions and flavours during one of the most emblematic festive events in the South-West: the Bayonne Festival. More than just a festive event, it is a real immersion in Basque culture, an ode to conviviality, customs and… to gastronomy. At Relais Gourmet, we couldn’t miss this celebration where Bayonne ham, the jewel of local gastronomy, holds a place of honor. He even does it at King Leo’s table.
From the top of his flamboyant clothes, King Léon embodies the spirit of the holidays. Every year, he opens the festivities surrounded by his majestic courtyard during the famous royal parade. This moment of popular jubilation allows young and old to marvel at the emblematic giants of Bayonne. Discover the secrets of this incredible procession on the official website of the Bayonne Festival. You can also take a look behind the scenes of this tradition in a video with Sud Ouest.
But what would the Bayonne Festival be without its gourmet specialities? Bayonne ham, an exceptional product resulting from ancestral know-how, takes pride of place on all tables. Salty, matured, cut by hand, it embodies the soul of the Basque terroir. It is a pride that Relais Gourmet shares by offering you products from the South-West all year round. These products are rigorously selected for their authenticity and quality.
If you want to better understand the importance of these festivities in the culinary identity of the region, find our dedicated article: Relais Gourmet – Fêtes de Bayonne.
In summer as well as throughout the year, tradition is to be savoured. And at Relais Gourmet, it is shared with passion.
