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Local Delicacies

Jurançon vinesIn the Basque Country the French cuisine is touched by the warmth and colour of Spain..

With the celebration of good food literally in the air, take part in an unforgettable gourmet experience. Turn an ordinary meal into an event.  Share in a heritage rich in divine cuisine, fine wines and warm local spirit.


Flavoursome Gastronomy


Sample a variety of delicious delicacies. Both the colourful cuisine of the Basque and the irresistible temptations of the Bearn table are irrefutably delectable. Brebis cheese market

Freshness and local savoir faire

Try a slice of Bayonne's finest cured ham, Brebis cheeses, the confit of Bearn…order garbure soup, poule au pot, the salmon de Gaves, ttoro, piperade…discover the red peppers of Espelette!

With a savoury local freshness and carefully guarded recipes, gourmet tables are all about.  

Gourmet Tours...

A gourmet tour of the Bearn-Basque Country is undoubtedly the tastiest way of discovering a culture rich in talented chefs and marvellous delights as  well as a beautiful land filled with a coulorful history.

Click here for Basque recipes!