French Basque Countryside From San Sebastian

French Basque Countryside From San Sebastian

See what the Basque Country was like long time ago: small fairy taIe villages frozen in time. To a world in love with France, it’s the little sister who did not get invited to the dance. We will cross the border from Spain into France and after a scenic drive of 1,5 h approx. we will get to our first stop of the day, Saint Jean Pied de Port. From its foundation in the latter part of the 12th century, the town became the strong point for the Kingdom of Navarre on the north side of the Pyrenees. After a short stroll through the town, following the footsteps of the pilgrims, we will stop in the picturesque town of Bidarray to observe the beginning of the Pyrenees from its 12th-century church’s promenade. From here we will take a fascinating back-road, that take us to Espelette. Before coming back we will stop in Bayonne that boasts an exceptional cultural heritage, a melting pot of French, Basque, Gascon and Jewish cultures…

Itinerary
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Stop At: La Citadelle de Saint Jean Pied de Port, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port France

Walk the medieval streets

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bidarray/Bidarrai, 64780 Bidarray, France

Enjoy the views from the town and visit the church from the 12th century

Duration: 20 minutes