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'Gourmet' is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong.
High quality local food specialities all day long
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Wine, beer or cider with the meals
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from different locations is possible for an extra charge.
Hendaye, Hendaye, France Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker.
18 Bd Victor Hugo, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Frankrijk The ‘affineur’ is the person who, once the cheese is received from the producers, stores it until the piece reaches its point of maturity, suitable for sale. In Saint Jean de Luz we’ll try a selection of cheeses specially ‘refined’ by our affineur and pair them with – of course - a good French wine from Irulegui. 30 minutes
4, 6 Rue de la République, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Frankrijk Protected by a bay, Saint Jean de Luz is a peaceful summer and fishing village. We’ll visit the Maison Adam pastry shop where, in 1660 (!) they created the famous ‘macaron’. At the same time, a certain Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, a French corsair who captured more than 100 British, Dutch and Spanish ships, was sailing through the area. 10 minutes
Rue Léon Gambetta, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Frankrijk We’ll also talk about this on our walk through town, while we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, a church with spectacular polychromed woodwork and miniatures of ships that remind us of just how appreciated miracles of the sea were back in the day.
20 minutes
Phare de Biarritz, Biarritz, France Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, one of the pioneers of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!) And one of the most desired places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along the promenade admiring the sea and the sumptuous hotels until we reach the 44-meter-high lighthouse. 5 minutes
Mercado Les Halles, Biarritz, France We’ll visit the colorful market of Les Halles to take the pulse of daily city life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, charcuterie, and bakeries / patisseries. If you've waited the whole trip to do your gastro shopping, this is the time. We’ll stop at the best bar in the market, try the famous Arcachon oysters, prawns, and escargots (if you’re one who, like us, not only dares to eat them, but adores them) and we will accompany it with a prodigious Bordeaux white wine (what Bordeaux isn’t wonderful, eh?). 45 minutes
Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Spain We’ll finish the route on the other side of the border, beyond the Bidasoa river. The last (or the first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district that is at the forefront of world cuisine (says the New York Times!), and a medieval walled neighborhood (with streets not suitable for heels) at the top. In Hondarribia we’ll try some of the best pintxos in one of the most prize-winning restaurants, and with a full stomach we’ll be able to discuss the differences between Basque-French and Basque-Spanish cuisine. We doubt you’ll ever find a reason for such a juicy discussion. Conclusion: we’ll return home with a full stomach and a wide-open mind. 75 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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cositobiengrande
15 Apr 2024
We had a lot of fun with our Guide Ernest, he was very knowledgeable of the culture, history and food, he was patient with our wife shoppers and made us laugh and feel confortable. We enjoyed the fresh seafood, local delicious cheeses paired with the local wine!
571_ngelam
14 Jan 2024
Es una de las mejores actividades que se pueden hacer en la zona. Historia, cultura y gastronomía en uno, además de que te permite descubrir rincones maravillosos. Ikusnahi cuida todo al detalle. Nosotros fuimos con Ernes y Ania, dos guías maravillosos que nos hicieron sentir en casa, y de los que se nota el amor por lo que hacen y que quieren transmitir las maravillas de la zona a todo el que quiera conocerlas. Una experiencia de 10, absolutamente recomendable
K9984SNbettyk
01 Nov 2023
Ania’s knowledge and enthusiasm was evident from the moment we met her. The day was a gastronomic tour of Basque Country food and it did not disappoint. We sampled four different cheeses and ‘breakfast wine’ ( wine drunk before noon. Wink) with a delicious baguette at our first stop in St. Jean de Luz. It was All Saints Day ( Nov 1) so only a few stores in the bustling market were open. But we learned about the drying art of cheese making and washing. We tasted real macaroons at the bakery where they were created for the kings wedding. Ania told us great Basque history, the disputes between royalty in France and Spain and brought it all alive with humour and gusto. We walked the sea wall and peeked inside the cathedral where the Sun King was married. Now THERE’S a story!
The market in Biarritz was fabulous. I included a few photos. The cheeses! The foie gras! The meats! Then over to the fish market for a sampling of oysters, shrimp, whelks, crab, mussels and local wine. We walked the beach to La petite plage and learned the history of the city.
Ania and her beautifully appointed and impeccably clean Mercedes van then whisked us to Hiruzta Winery to sample the Basque Txakolina white wine. We had three local pintxos and heard the remarkable stories behind them.
Our last stop was in Hondarrivia. Wow what a surprise. Stunning town with a remarkable history.
We travel a great deal. This was a remarkable day with a lovely knowledgeable guide who was polite, gracious, knowledgeable and kind. 5/5
This tour in
San Sebastian
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Ikusnahi Tours
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