San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
‘Gourmet’ is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
‘Gourmet’ is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Corniche Basque, Domaine d’Abbadia, 64700 Hendaye France
You will enjoy a spectacular drive along the corniche basque before reaching Saint Jean de Luz.
Stop At: Benat artisan Fromager | la Boutique | Saint Jean de luz, 6 Rue Renau d’Elissagaray, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
We will kick off our culinary journey with a visit at the local ‘affineur’. Yes! We are talking about cheese and ‘affineur’ is a person who receives the cheese from producers and holds it in their shop until it’s perfectly ready to eat. We will taste a selection of ‘raised’ by our ‘affineur’ cheeses and sip some great French Basque wine from a nearby Irulegui region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Rue Léon Gambetta, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Next up, you will stroll along the streets of the town listening to the thrilling stories of local pirates – Corsairs, sailors and fisherman. We will also find time to visit 13th century church of St. John the Baptist with its remarkable hull-shaped wood-panelled vault.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Arnabar, 15 Av. Joachim Labrouche, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
For those who would like to try local foie gras, we’ll introduce you to a tiny, farm store stocked with this French delicacy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maison Adam, 4 Rue de la République, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
The trip to Saint Juan de Luz wouldn’t be complete without visiting a pastry shop where the world famed macarons were first created in 1660! We buy some of those before heading to sophisticated surfing & food paradise – Biarritz.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Phare de Biarritz, Espl. Elisabeth II Pointe St-Martin, 64200 Biarritz France
Next, we’ll have a glimpse of the Biarritz lighthouse.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Les Halles, Rue Les halles, Biarritz France
Afterwards, we will head to Les Halles neighbourhood and its vibrant food market. We will visit market’s most-loved bar where locals stop for a seafood aperitif while shopping—and that’s exactly what we’re here to do! You will try some of the world’s best oysters from Arcachon, delicious shrimps and snails…. if you dare! Pair your meal with a glass of great white wine from Bordeaux. But this isn’t it! Next you will discover a ‘truffle heaven’ – bar specialising in truffle flavored charcuterie and gourmet products from the region.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barrio de la Marina, San Pedro Kalea, 37, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Then comes the time for pintxos! From Biarritz we will go back to the other side and explore picturesque fishing village of Hondarribia. You will taste some of the best pintxos in an award-winning restaurant, learn about modern Basque cuisine and discuss the differences between French Basque and Spanish Basque cuisine.
Duration: 45 minutes
