Biarritz and the Basque Country: what to do, what to see... With one foot in the Atlantic and the other in the mountains, Biarritz and the Pays Basque are like an Espelette pepper, one of the favourite flavours of the region , strong yet sweet at the same time.

Read the Fodor's reviews, or … | No matter where you’ve just come from, be it the hot, southern plains of Spain or gentle and pristine France, the Basque Country is different.
The part of France called Basque country (Pays Basque) is glorious and very different.On the west coast of France, you arrive from Bordeaux and you’re suddenly in mountainous terrain; described by one 17 th century traveler as ‘very bumpy country’. The capital and home of the Basque Parliament is Vitoria-Gasteiz. See search results for this author. In France, many Basques live near Biarritz. Get information on The Basque Country, Gascony, and Hautes-Pyrenees hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Lodged down in the south-western tip of the country, it’s the last Gallic outpost before you cross the border into Spain. Explore Basque Country holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The Basque Autonomous Community in Spain is divided into three provinces—Araba, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa. Other large cities include Bilbao and San Sebastian. The strength is reflected by the surfers who flock here for the powerful waves. Rick Steves Snapshot Basque Country: France & Spain Paperback – December 23, 2014 by Rick Steves (Author) › Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page.


You’ve almost left France by the time you reach the Pays Basque.

Straddling the modern-day borders of Spain and France, our Basque Country tour features one of Europe's most ancient, independent-thinking regions. Historically divided into seven Basque provinces, they share the same language and culture on both sides of the border with Spain.

The Pyrenees Mountains are the major geographic feature of the Basque Country. On this Basque region vacation, your expert guide will introduce you to the rich art, history, and culture of the distinctive towns of Bayonne, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Guernica, and Bilbao. With one foot in the Atlantic and the other in the mountains, Biarritz and the Pays Basque are like an Espelette pepper, one of the favourite flavours of the region, strong yet sweet at the same time. Find Property for sale in Basque Country. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Search for real estate and find the latest listings of Basque Country Property for sale.