The Best of the South-West | Le Meilleur du Sud-Ouest
Perfectly positioned between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees, Pau is a great base for a vacation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is the capital of the historic Béarn province in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and offers excellent dining, shopping, and some interesting sites. Add in a mild climate and easy transport links, and […]
Set in the French Pyrenees Mountains, the Petit Train d’Artouste is the highest narrow-gauge railway in Europe. Leaving from the Artouste Ski Resort above Laruns, the drive up is an exhilarating road of switch-backs and rocky outcrops. The tourist train takes you up to the Lac d’Artouste, which sits at […]
Cream or cherry? That is the question about Gateau Basque… There are few arguments in our household, but the main topic of family strife remains this unanswered conundrum; which filling is best in a traditional gateau basque – cream or cherry? What is Gateau Basque Gateau basque is one of […]
A nostalgic look at the town of Arcangues in the Basque Country, Pyrénées-Atlantiques; from our guest contributor, Bérengère Bonner-Le Fur. Resting place of Operetta Singer Luis Mariano, and home to a grand château and golf club, see Arcangues through Basque eyes. Setting the scene You know how it goes, Crown […]
A review of the Herri Alde La Marche des Sorcieres guided walk along the Sorginak trail from Sare to Zugarramurdi. A magical experience in the mystical forests, discovering the witch history of the Basque Country, reviewed by guest author Bérengère Bonner-Le Fur. Do you carry a rose quartz in your […]
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has four Natural Regional Parks and part of one National Park within its borders. There are mountains, marshland, rolling hills perfect for hiking, lakes, rivers, and a myriad of outdoor activities. Punctuated by villages, idyllic campsites, and picnic areas. The regional and national parks of Nouvelle-Aquitaine make […]
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is rich in history and stories from previous centuries. Religious pilgrimage routes, castles, roman ruins, and medieval walled cities enrich the region for visitors and tourists. To pique your interest, here are 5 amazing historical sites to visit in Nouvelle-Aquitaine to add to your plans. In no […]
You could say that Biarritz is my spiritual home, for it is in Biarritz that I asked for the first time in my life ‘where am I‘? And found a deep sense of place. During my first visit as a small child, I recollect the awe that I felt all […]