The French writer Victor Hugo said:
"Everyone who has visited the Basque country
longs to return; it is a blessed land."
Eric, Walk Leader, shows the way to discover the best of Basque culture and country.
S
traddling the borders of two
“P
ut on your boots and your beret,
pack your swimsuit and sun-
countries – France and Spain –
cream and discover Le Pays Basque
Le Pays Basque is truly a region
that I love. Follow me and you will
apart. Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees
surely fall in love with it too.”
Mountains on the Atlantic seaboard, the
Eric, Walk Designer and Leader
Basque country has preserved its superb
natural environment. On the coast, stylish
city ports contrast with the beauty of wild The French writer Victor Hugo said:
beaches. Inland, the distinctive Basque "Everyone who has visited the Basque
houses make this one of the prettiest parts country longs to return; it is a blessed
of Europe with picturesque villages and land."
farms nestling in green valleys surrounded
by open slopes.
Tastes from the mountains
This land of half-wild nature has a unique
and the sea
history and culture. The origins of the Basque cuisine reflects the bounty of the
Basques remain a mystery and the inhabi- ocean and the produce of the land. This
tants speak a unique language – Euskara – region of sailors, shepherds, small farmers
the oldest in Europe. The area’s traditional and winegrowers, has produced a range of
festivals, songs, local sport and cuisine authentic dishes, traditionally accompanied
attest to a rich and varied folklore and a with the local wine or refreshing Basque
strong cultural identity. cider.
Village of Sare
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