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The Domaine de Bassilour and its edible forest

When we think of slow, natural, calm, and regenerative, Domaine de Bassilour and its owner, Charlotte Vachet, immediately come to mind. A vast estate full of surprises for its visitors. Does this name ring a bell? It's only natural; for nearly 20 years, the estate has been evolving, and its commitment […]

Pauline

By Pauline the 13 / 03 / 2025

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

Ihauteriak – Carnival

The time has come for the first carnivals! In the Basque Country, each province has its own way of celebrating it. Discover or rediscover the myths linked to this tradition. After having honored the arrival of Olentzero and the announcement of the winter solstice at the end of December, it is now the upcoming arrival of spring and milder weather that is celebrated from […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 17 / 02 / 2025

Reading time: 6 min

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Buy your Christmas gifts in Bidart

Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, the eternal question: "But what am I going to give as a Christmas present this year?" Well, don't panic! Thanks to the Tourist Office team, here is a short list of treasures to be found in the shops of Bidart. Ideal for spoiling your friends, […]

Eva

By Eva the 2 / 12 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

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Bidart Telethon: Builders of Exploits

Like every year, the volunteers of the Bidart Telethon are mobilizing to raise funds to finance research projects on neuromuscular genetic diseases (myopathies, Steinert's myotonia) and other rare genetic diseases. They are more than happy to offer you this year too, a program rich in activities to collect as much funds as possible […]

Pauline

By Pauline the 27 / 11 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

Experiences

Preserve balance

You have chosen to come and stay in the Basque Country for several reasons and… you have made the right choice. That of not choosing between the beach, the ocean and the mountains. That of discovering and immersing yourself in another culture, without crossing borders. That of coming to meet us, of tasting our cuisine, [...]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 13 / 08 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

Experiences

A cycling season, the perfect equation

5 reasons to get back in the saddle Summer is finally here, for our greatest happiness, so to make the most of it while combining business with pleasure, we decided to focus on cycling (yes again, we're a little addicted). In order to convince you or refresh your mind with our […]

emma

By emma the 23 / 07 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

Experiences

ACCESSIBLE BIDART 2.0

On the occasion of the 16th edition of the National Tourism & Disability Days which take place throughout the month of April, and as part of our commitment to making Bidart welcoming for all, we offer you our suggestions for accessible sites. You may already know the 1st version of our Bidart guide […]

Eva

By Eva the 26 / 04 / 2024

Reading time: 6 min

Experiences

Holidays in Bidart in soft mobility

Taking it easy is good, but literally adapting it to your stay is even better! To do this, we suggest you come and travel to Bidart using alternatives to planes and cars. Once we arrive there, we share our slow addresses with you, it’s sort of […]

emma

By emma the 19 / 04 / 2024

Reading time: 7 min

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Pilotari Ttiki: the Cesta Punta tournament

Pilotari Ttiki, 25 years of competition Pilotari Ttiki, understand “Budding pelota player”, is an international Cesta Punta tournament created by the Bidart pelota club “La Kostakoak” in 1999. This year, we will therefore celebrate its 25th anniversary !We look forward to meeting you on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28 to attend […]

emma

By emma the 19 / 04 / 2024

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

What to do during the Easter holidays?

The Easter holidays are when the sun returns and the sunny days are just around the corner! Whether you are alone, with family or friends, there is something for everyone. Toki-Toki is the safe bet! The Bidart Toki Toki library offers you a multitude of activities and entertainment […]

Pauline

By Pauline the 5 / 04 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

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Ttipi ttapa, ttipi, ttapa, Korrika!

Living a unique experience for the preservation of the Basque language, that's Korrika. Korrika, zer da? What is this ? The Korrika is a “relay race” organized by AEK, the training and education organization for adults (gau eskola), which travels the Basque Country for 11 days and 10 nights non-stop. Let it rain, […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 13 / 03 / 2024

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

Enjoy the winter holidays in Bidart

The winter holidays are an opportunity to take time with family and friends, to relax, have fun but also to educate yourself. Whether it's raining, windy, snowing (or not), in Bidart, you're bound to find indoor or outdoor activities that you'll enjoy. We offer you some highlights. Toki Toki we say […]

emma

By emma the 16 / 02 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

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Valentine's Day: Cupid strikes again💘

Who says February says Candlemas celebrations, carnival festivities but also Valentine's Day. Some celebrate this date and others not, but for those who want to celebrate their love in Bidart, here are some offers planned for this purpose which should not leave you indifferent. Cocooning Valentine’s Day From 12 to […]

emma

By emma the 7 / 02 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

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2024 – Onward to the stories!

At the start of the year, here are some new features to discover now. No need to wait for sunny days to try them. Whether it's discovery in 4L, fashion & cloth or even relaxation, 2024 will be rich in experiences! Chakanadenda becomes Chiffon et Marionnette After working for 4 years as an employee of Chakanadenda, Marion, […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 25 / 01 / 2024

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

Olentzero: the origins

He is a character who returns every winter, for the Christmas period. He has a blackened face and wears worn and dirty clothes, which makes him somewhat terrifying. Become a cult character in Basque culture, but who is Olentzero really? Where is he from ? What is his role ? Bearer of light Olentzero […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 20 / 12 / 2023

Reading time: 2 min

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10 Christmas gift ideas 'Made in Bidart'!

Christmas is fast approaching and it's time to prepare the famous list of Christmas gifts, the one that everyone is looking forward to but sometimes you are out of ideas! Do not panic ! We have prepared a selection of 100% made in Bidart gift ideas for you, to be found in […]

Eva

By Eva the 8 / 12 / 2023

Reading time: 5 min

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This fall’s must-sees

Whether you are here at home, on vacation, or passing through for a breath of autumn air, here is our “to do list” of events not to be missed this fall in the Basque Country. Enjoy the Hendaye family: From October 23 to November 3, take part in children's week. On the calendar: a […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 26 / 10 / 2023

Reading time: 3 min

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The All Saints’ Day holidays are fast approaching!

Finally the first break of the school year, the ideal time to regain your strength in our beautiful village! Our team has selected for you a cocktail of activities to do in Bidart. You are not ready to be bored! Toki Toki – the place to Bi The Toki Toki library has concocted a program […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 18 / 10 / 2023

Reading time: 4 min

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Activities to do all year round

In Bidart, as everywhere in the Basque Country, we like to say that there is always something to do: meetings that punctuate the months, the weeks, throughout the year, everyone is an excuse to get together! Breathe the fresh air… A Sensitive Natural Area, cliffs overlooking the Ocean, a […]

Ihintza

By Ihintza the 18 / 10 / 2023

Reading time: 3 min

Interviews

The renaturation of the ENS of Erretegia

The Sensitive Natural Area of Erretegia (ENS) is a veritable green lung of the town. You can see it from the departmental road, it offers itself generously to us but at the same time deserves its relief as its relief reminds us that Nature is the only mistress in this place. A real jewel of multiple paradoxes, Erretegia attracts with its different facets […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 19 / 05 / 2023

Reading time: 10 min

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What to do in Bidart for the Ascension?

This month of May will have offered us many public holidays, and it's not over since a new extended weekend is looming. The opportunity to (re)discover the surroundings and enjoy our entertainment! Exhibition of paintings by Isabelle Omer & sculptures by Pascal Billard Every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. until May 21 […]

invité

By guest the 12 / 05 / 2023

Reading time: 3 min

Cultural heritage

We tested for you: the Heritage Route

For your holidays, you have chosen Bidart and it is a very good choice! It's time for you to discover its centers of interest and its remarkable historical heritage. Don't panic, we have everything planned! We have created for you (yes, just for you) a little heritage walk where […]

invité

By guest the 12 / 05 / 2023

Reading time: 5 min

Recipes

Crepes of Ty-Ouessant

It seems that gluttony does not wait, so today we decided to take you to the Crêperie Ty-Ouessant (Very good choice, isn't it?) It is run by Erwan, our first neighbor, and we like to say that it is the most Basque of Bretons! On the facade, it even claims its double homeland with […]

invité

By guest the 11 / 01 / 2023

Reading time: 3 min

Recipes

The Talo of the Elissaldia Restaurant

There are addresses that we no longer present but that we still love so much! Elissaldia is one of them and you will have understood it, here, it is cohesion and family work that take precedence! Since 1945, generations have followed one another to preserve this state of mind, by writing in turn, part […]

invité

By guest the 17 / 10 / 2022

Reading time: 3 min

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What to do in Bidart during the All Saints holidays?

The All Saints holidays, we always look forward to them. It's the first break of the school year, the ideal time to regain strength! These holidays are also the last opportunity to enjoy the sun before facing winter, rain and cold. Fortunately for us, the Indian summer still lets us enjoy beautiful […]

invité

By guest the 17 / 10 / 2022

Reading time: 7 min

Experiences

Make a fuss of it!

The Departmental Council regularly organizes participatory projects open to all in the Sensitive Natural Space of Erretegia in Bidart. If you are often looking for activities to do with your family and in the great outdoors in Bidart, we thought that this information might surprise you so we invite you to find out more below 👇👇 In recent years, […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 22 / 08 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

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Season 2022 – What's new!

Each season brings its share of novelties and this summer 2022 is no exception to the rule with all these new deals! They took advantage of this rather gloomy spring to do some work and open their doors on sunny days…We invite you to discover the new establishments in Bidart through this article, […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 19 / 07 / 2022

Reading time: 5 min

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What to do when it's way too hot?

You are on holiday in the Basque Country, you have chosen to come here for the mild summer and the temperate climate... Yes, but here you are, you cannot escape it either, the heat wave is stifling, and despite the the air of the Basque coast, the temperature does not drop. Our team, comfortably installed in our […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 19 / 07 / 2022

Reading time: 6 min

Meetings

Frédéric Darblade of the restaurant "The six seasons"

Today we are going to talk about Frédéric Darblade, child of Bidart and restaurateur for more than 30 years in the center of the village. After 3 decades in the restaurant business, many are those who need a change and decide to hang up the apron… Frédéric preferred to do things differently, he chose to keep […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 22 / 06 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

Meetings

Gilles & Paul Bika of Bask Rugby Sevens

Today the guests of our podcast are as accomplices on the field as off the field, they have chosen the Uhabia stadium to organize a 100% hand-stitched event where nothing is left to chance: Bask Rugby Sevens (aka the BR7). This weekend, the Bidart stadium will welcome nearly 400 players […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 21 / 06 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

Experiences

We tested for you… Terra aventura

For you who have heard of the Terra Aventura geocaching application and who are hesitant to get started. And even for you, seasoned badge collectors who think that geocaching has no more secrets for you (don't be so sure)… We share with you our feedback on the Terra Aventura experience in Bidart, for [… ]

invité

By guest the 9 / 06 / 2022

Reading time: 5 min

Meetings

Jérémy Pages, captain of the Baltxan

Jérémy is a child of the village, a fishing lover and a great enthusiast. Jérémy lives at 3000 percent: when he's not in a firefighter's uniform, he goes out to sea aboard the Baltxan, he shares his passion for fishing and he also happens to work with young people to […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 16 / 05 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

Meetings

Geoffrey from Joyu Surf Shack

There are places where you naturally feel good, there are people who are fundamentally pleasant and nice, and when these parameters are brought together, it necessarily creates a place of life where you want to be. welcomed. Add to that Geoffrey's energy, Jutta's delicious cooking, their passions […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 11 / 05 / 2022

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Julie Durand Ribeiro from Bidart Optik

Julie is a woman who crunches life and invests herself daily in her professional life and in her family life. Julie is a woman who crunches life and invests herself daily in her professional life and in her family life. We know her first because she is a health professional […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 2 / 05 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

Meetings

Sophie Garcia from the Unicorn Bakery

In Bidart, in the Plateau district, La Licorne watches like a lookout, it has become a landmark or rather a haunt for some... But for the past few decades it has shared the spotlight with another establishment whose delicacies and stalls make your mouth water. more than one: the Unicorn Bakery 🥖🦄. So we have […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 25 / 04 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

Meetings

Laurent Garcia of the Kostakoak

In Bidart the pelota slams on the walls of the pediments, in the trinquet or at the Kirolak all year round. The local club Kostakoak trains the little bidartars to make them become the champions of tomorrow. And if there are many highlights of pelota in Bidart, the one that happens in the […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 19 / 04 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

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Solidarity holidays

Their names are Livio & Julie, they have 💙 big like that, energy like 4 and each in their own way came to find us one day to offer their help in order to provide better holidays in Bidart for those who cross difficult times… Words and deeds Livio among his […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 13 / 04 / 2022

Reading time: 4 min

Meetings

Maitena Exposito de Goiz Argi

Maitena is a child from the village passionate about Basque dance, pelota, rugby, in short the passions of life here... She tells us about her investment around the dance group, transmission to young people, projects & the involvement of the Goiz Argi association in the life of the municipality! Goiz Argi is near […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 8 / 04 / 2022

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Rémi Erdocio of the Bidart Union Club

Today we are starting a new season of our podcast "Quart d'heure bidartar" and to get you started we decided to talk rugby with Rémi Erdocio from the Bidart Union Club. Rémi is a child from the village, he grew up 2 steps from the stadium and did not need more to fall in love […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 4 / 04 / 2022

Reading time: 2 min

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Valentine's Day tips

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! This is the time for romantics (and we know that you are many!) to show all your love to your other half. So yes, passionate people will tell you that love is celebrated every day (and they won't be wrong) but we still wanted to […]

invité

By guest the 3 / 02 / 2022

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

Winter fun in Bidart

A non-exhaustive list of small winter pleasures in Bidart Well, the photos are generally taken on days with good weather ... But don't forget to ask yourself the following question: "why is the Basque Country so green" ? The answer certainly has to do with the weather ...

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 31 / 12 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

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December in Bidart

The end of the year announces its share of events for young and old. And if the news and the weather have decided to be gloomy, here the program is designed to bring light & poetry at the end of the year. A festive and friendly day for families On the afternoon of Saturday, December 18, Place Sauveur Atchoarena will be the kingdom […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 8 / 12 / 2021

Reading time: 4 min

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The humorous “Bidart en rire” festival is back!

The City of Bidart, in partnership with Crédit Mutuel, presents the 2021 edition of the Bidart en rire festival. This year three shows are on the program of the Bidart en Rire festival back from November 19 to 21 at the Beheria Theater. Friday 19 November Argent Modesty and Decadence by the AIAA Company at 20:30 p.m. A play […]

invité

By guest the 15 / 11 / 2021

Reading time: 4 min

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10 things to do during the All Saints holidays

Today we want to inspire you a little by offering you a selection of activities to do in Bidart during the All Saints holidays. Whether you are on vacation at home, or visiting us to take a breath of autumnal air, we want to show you the little pleasures that will make […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 15 / 10 / 2021

Reading time: 4 min

Experiences

Villa Uhaldia

Doors open in Bidart A few lucky people (like me) were able to benefit from an exceptional guided tour of this villa organized as part of the European Heritage Days in Bidart. Located - as its name suggests - next to the stream, Villa Uhaldia has a rich history, has known several owners and remains one of the […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 22 / 09 / 2021

Reading time: 4 min

Cultural heritage

The Heritage Notebooks

All about the history of Bidart and its heritage through commented itineraries.

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 22 / 09 / 2021

Reading time: 4 min

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European Heritage Days

It is a year to be marked with a milestone for Bidart in terms of heritage. Indeed, the inventory mission was completed a few months ago and the result is rich. Also the 2021 edition of the European Heritage Days of Bidart will highlight this magnificent work carried out with the precious support of the Region […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 9 / 09 / 2021

Reading time: 5 min

Meetings

Patxi & Peyo from the Festival Committee

In Bidart, the “Udazkeneko bestak” autumn festival weekend is the highlight awaited by the bidartars! Patxi & Peyo are the president and vice president of Bidart'e'nea: the Bidart holiday committee. These two are accompanied by a happy band of young bidartars who are not the last to […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 9 / 09 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Gilles Berthoud of Terre de running

Gilles is passionate about running, mountain, trail running. He opened the Terre de Running specialist store in Bidart, in the commercial area around Intermarché. His expertise in the field allows him to advise his clients, support them in their search for performance and offer the best […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 23 / 08 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Virginie & Lucie from the Ama Lurra workshop-boutique

Virginie Portet & Lucie Rolland, creators of jewelry and accessories, have no shortage of ideas, or even talents! They have chosen to set up their workshop-boutique "Ama Lurra" in the heart of Bidart, and offer a very beautiful selection of items from local designers. They have chosen to move towards more responsible fashion in small series, by […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 16 / 08 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Patrick Darraïdou from Menditalde

Patrick is the president of the Bidart hiking association "Menditalde" - literally translating the mountain group - ⛰️⛰️. Through this episode of our podcast "the quarter of an hour bidartar", Patrick tells how these hiking enthusiasts in the mountains are organized all year round to go out in groups, to train in the guidance and supervision of […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 9 / 08 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Yon, Ramuntxo & Jeannot Belly from Kostakoak

The Kostakoak is the Bidart pelota club. A real breeding ground for champions and fans of the discipline! Today in the new episode of the podcast the “quarter of an hour bidartar” we welcome Yon, Ramuntxo & Jeannot Belly: 3 generations of sportsmen and Basque pelota lovers! With them we learn more […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 2 / 08 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Miguel, Adrien & Jean from the bare hand pelota tournament

All three are passionate about barehanded pelota. They are referees for Miguel and players for Adrien and Jean, one thing is certain is that this trio knows the slightest roughness of the Petit Fronton de Bidart. Each year, they participate in the summer tournament in Bidart: every Saturday and Sunday […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 26 / 07 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Meetings

Nicolas of the Alegera fanfare drums

Because here when we decide to make music we don't pretend! Nicolas talks to us about the functioning of the Alegera fanfare battery in Bidart, its activities, its highlights, the competitions and the history of this beautiful association which has more than 35 musicians! The fanfare drums are present in the […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 19 / 07 / 2021

Reading time: 1 min

Experiences

CPIE summer outings in Erretegia

The CPIE (Permanent Center for Environmental Initiatives) Basque Coast offers active discoveries of natural sites classified as ENS (Sensitive Natural Areas) by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department throughout the year. The Sensitive Natural Area of Erretegia benefits from a specific program throughout the summer period 2025 with 4 outings organized between July and August 2025 […]

Eva

By Eva the 17 / 04 / 2025

Reading time: 3 min

Unclassified

Valentine’s Day tips in Bidart

Valentine's Day is coming soon! And, like every year, it's the perfect time to declare your love... That's why we've found the best deals in Bidart to celebrate love in style, between restaurants, hotels or even activities, you won't be disappointed! Live a magical experience at Kaliko Hesitating between […]

Eva

By Eva the 5 / 02 / 2025

Reading time: 3 min

Experiences

New edition of the “Bidart en rire” festival

The Bidart en rire festival is back for its 14th edition, from November 14 to 17, 2024. The festival will take place at the Toki-Toki library and at the Kirolak. In a few months, the Beheria theater will reopen its doors. The extension and rehabilitation work is about to be completed. Bidart en Rire […]

Eva

By Eva the 31 / 10 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min

Experiences

Xipister Etxekoa

This is the name of the workshop-boutique which has just taken place in the Bassilour district, in the middle of the artisanal zone. Take a passed down and well-kept secret, a great desire to do things well, add a good dose of energy and a lot of passion and you will obtain the basic recipe of the house […]

Maitena

By Maitena's House the 26 / 07 / 2024

Reading time: 4 min