French Basque Country
Edged by the brilliant blue Bay of Biscay and the craggy foothills of the Pyrenees, the Pays Basque (Basque Country) feels one step removed from the rest of France – which is hardly surprising, since it's been an independent nation for much of its history and has more in common with the nearby Basque regions of Spain. Proud, independent and fiery, the people of the Basque Country are fiercely protective of their history and culture, whether it's their passion for pelota or their fondness for their spicy chilli pepper, le piment d'Espelette. It's a fascinating place.
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Top places to visit in French Basque Country
Discover the best attractions in French Basque Country from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in BayonneMusée Bonnat-Helleu - Attraction in BiarritzPlage de la Côte des Basques
- Attraction in BiarritzAquarium de Biarritz
- Attraction in BiarritzGrande Plage
- Attraction in BiarritzPhare de Biarritz
- Attraction in St-Jean-Pied-de-PortLa Citadelle
- Attraction in St-Jean-Pied-de-PortWalled Town
- Attraction in FranceL'Atelier Anciart Bergara
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French Basque Country and beyond
- destinationBayonne
- destinationBiarritz
- destinationSt-Jean de Luz
- destinationSt-Jean Pied de Port
