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Capital of the French Basque Country, TGV station. Gateway to the Basque coast and hinterland.
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April
Bayonne Ham Fair
🇫🇷 Bayonne · 30 km · 30min
The oldest fair in the Basque Country (1462). 10,000 IGP hams on display during Easter celebrations.
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October
Espelette Pepper Festival
🇫🇷 Espelette · 30 km · 30min
The last weekend in October, the entire village turns red. Mass, blessing of peppers and AOP market.
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October
Basque Cake Festival
🇫🇷 Cambo-les-Bains · 30 km · 30min
The festival dedicated to the Basque cake with traditional recipe competitions, pastry chef demonstrations and direct sales. Exhibitors in the center of Cambo-les-Bains, 10am–7pm.
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