Basque Country: typically thought of as the northern sliver of Spain, most people think of San Sebastián. But there’s the French Basque Country (Pays Basque, as it’s known in French) too, with three departments marrying some of the best of France and Spain together in a tiny area occupying the southwest corner of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. While many tout…
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The DIY Food Tour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Where to Find the Best Burgers in Bordeaux
The hamburger is a humble dish, but one of the world’s greatest guilt pleasures. Found and loved around the world, the hamburger is also possibly one of the most American of foods. And for these two Americans, it’s actually harder than you might think to find a good burger in France with simple, yet delicious ingredients and a tasty bun…
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Canoeing the Dordogne
The Dordogne River flows west through the South West of France, snaking through the soaring cliffs dotted by ancient châteaux and some of the most beautiful villages in France in the Périgord Noir. One of the best ways to experience this stunning part of France is by grabbing some paddles and canoeing the Dordogne. A Dordogne canoe trip can last…
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The Dordogne’s Tree House Castles You Can Sleep In
Think tree houses are a place just for kids to hang out in the backyard? Think again. Treehouse hotels have popped up around the world and we’ve spent the night in several of them now. Not just your typical boring hotel, treehouse accommodation is an experience stay where the hotel becomes the destination. And when your tree house is built…
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See Bordeaux in Style with Bordeaux Classic Cars
Bordeaux is an incredibly walkable city to discover, but one of the most exceptional ways is to take in the UNESCO listed monuments and sights while sipping a glass of bubbly as you sit back and relax in a classic car. And with French car enthusiast and Bordeaux lover Guillaume as your chauffeur-guide, a Bordeaux Classic Cars tours promises to…
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