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Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour

By Ikusnahi Tours

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Spend a day tasting the French Basque Country through the places where locals actually eat. In a small group, explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, and Bayonne while discovering the markets, producers, and traditions that shape the region’s food culture.

The experience begins in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on lively market day, where even Michelin-starred chefs shop for produce. Among colorful stalls, taste regional cheeses with fresh baguette and Bayonne ham, then visit Maison Adam to try the famous Basque macaron created here in the 17th century.

Continue to elegant Biarritz to walk the coastal promenade before visiting Les Halles market. Here you’ll taste Atlantic seafood such as oysters, shrimp, or bulots paired with regional wine. Afterwards enjoy free time to have lunch or explore the seaside town.

Finish in Bayonne, cultural capital of the French Basque Country, where you’ll stroll historic streets and taste artisan chocolate in one of the city’s traditional chocolate houses.

Activity location

Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Antonio Okendo Almirantea
- 1 De Okendo Plaza
- 20004, Donostia / San Sebastián, Euskadi, Spain

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Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour

8h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00AM

Price details

$355.24 x 1 Adult$355.24

Total

Until Thu, Apr 2

What's included, what's not

Guided visit of 3 French Basque Towns
Cheese, ham, macaron tasting in Saint-Jean-de-Luz during the market day
Seafood tasting with Wine in Biarritz
Hot or cold chocolate drink with pralines in Bayonne
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
A passionate driver/guide
Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
Gratuities

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adults only
Carry your passport or European ID with you
Not recommended for vegans, vegetarian options are limited

Activity itinerary

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

1h 30m

Waking up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque is well worth it. This Atlantic coastal gem offers some of the most picturesque views and authentic flavors in the region. Our first stop will take us to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where we’ll meet a master cheesemaker. An affineur is the guardian of cheese perfection, carefully maturing each piece until it’s at its peak. In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, we’ll sample a variety of cheeses curated by a skilled affineur.

Maison Adam - Place Louis XIV

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, nestled within its sheltered bay, is a charming fishing village with a fascinating history. At Maison Adam pastry shop, where the first macarons were created in 1660, we’ll indulge in a sweet slice of history. Nearby, we’ll uncover tales of the French corsair Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, whose daring exploits still echo through the town. A visit to the Church of St. John the Baptist, adorned with intricate wooden carvings and nautical-themed miniatures, brings us closer to the town’s seafaring legacy.

Phare de Biarritz

Known for its timeless sophistication, Biarritz has long been a hub of luxury and leisure. From its pioneering days as a beach destination 200 years ago to becoming Europe’s surf mecca in the 1950s, this city is a blend of heritage and style. We’ll stroll along its elegant promenade, take in views of the Atlantic, and marvel at the grand architecture, ending at the iconic lighthouse lookout.

Mercado Les Halles

The lively Les Halles Market is a feast for food lovers, offering the best of French culinary delights: cheeses, charcuterie, and freshly baked pastries. It’s the perfect spot to pick up a few gourmet souvenirs or simply savor the moment. Here, we’ll enjoy Arcachon oysters, prawns, and escargots, accompanied by a crisp white wine from Les Landes.

Biarritz

Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the seaside town at your pace: lunch, shopping, or simply a stroll along the promenade.

Bayonne

We finish in Bayonne, the cultural capital of the French Basque Country and the kind of place that surprises you at every corner. Half-timbered houses line the streets, the Gothic cathedral watches over the town, and the scent of fresh chocolate lingers in the air—for good reason. Centuries ago, chocolate-makers brought their craft here, and the tradition never left. We step into one of the city’s artisan chocolate houses to sip rich hot or cold chocolate and sample handcrafted pralines.

Location

Activity location

Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Antonio Okendo Almirantea
- 1 De Okendo Plaza
- 20004, Donostia / San Sebastián, Euskadi, Spain

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