Discover the mountains in the heart of the Basque Country, home to a wide variety of local delicacies including cheeses, cured meats, spices, pastries and, of course, wine. Start your day on the famous Camino de Santiago or "Way of St. James" as you make your first stop in the village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Surrounded by pink sandstone ramparts, this medieval village and its citadel have enchanted visitors and pilgrims for centuries with its cobbled streets and picturesque houses. Here you'll walk among the locals as they head to the weekly farmers' market to buy some of the region's best secrets.
No gastronomic day is complete without sampling one of France's rarest wines: Irouleguy. With vineyards grown on terraces between 300 and 1200 feet above sea level, this is one of the most unique wines you'll taste, with expressions of terroir in red, rosé and white. To end your day, continue on to the charming villages of Espelette, famous for its peppers, and Sare, to enjoy another regional delicacy: Basque tart.
Enjoy a visit to Saint Jean Pied de Port, Espellete, Aïnhoa and Sare, exploring every corner of their fascinating gastronomic culture and natural beauty.