Between Basque Country and Béarn, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques invites you to the heart of an authentic and grand territory. Throughout the year, you can enjoy its coastline, its mountains and its fascinating heritage to spend a stay Exotic and invigorating.
From Anglet to Hendaye, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques offers surfing enthusiasts a world-famous playground. To practice surfing, of course, and many other water sports such as longboard, bodyboard, paddle, kitesurf... But the Basque Coast invites you to discover many other activities : lazing on the beach, swimming, walks Heart of the mythical resorts of Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz or the charming coastal cities of Urrugne, Ciboure and Bidart. In winter, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques will fill other skiing enthusiasts who will be able to descend the ski slopes of Gourette, La Pierre Saint-Martin, Laruns-Artouste or cross-country skiing in the Nordic areas Somport or Iraty.
After enjoying the sea or the mountains, let yourself be seduced by the charm of the great cities of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Visit Pau, the capital of Béarn and the birthplace of Henri IV. Walking through its streets, you will be able to appreciate the castle whose origins date back to the eleventh century, the churches Saint-Jacques and Saint-Martin, cathedral-like, and numerous villas Belle Epoque (Gassion, Nitot, Tissié). But also take the famous Pyrenees Boulevard which offers an exceptional view of the mountains. Join the cultural capital of the Basque Country, Bayonne, where you will enjoy its warm and welcoming atmosphere and admire its extraordinary heritage : Sainte-Marie Gothic Cathedral, Château-Vieux, Château-Neuf, the citadel...
Then take the time to enjoy the immense natural richness of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Take the GR 10 on foot, take a long horseback ride through the mountains, tease the ball on one of the many golf courses in the department, climb the famous peaks of the Tour de France by bike, go down the slopes by mountain bike or rivers In rafting. But do not forget to visit some unforgettable sites and villages : the castles of Mauléon and Abbadia, the Palais hotel in Biarritz, the Portalet fort, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Espelette, Sare, Navarrenx... Finally, treat yourself to local gastronomy by sampling Bayonne ham, piperade, garbure, axoa, hen in the pot, Basque cake and succulent local wines.
