Description

From Atlantic beaches to Pyrenees mountains. Biarritz: casinos, surfing. Bayonne: Capital French Basque, Cath. Ste Marie. St Jean Pierre de Port (Chanson de Roland). Pau: Chateau, birthplace of Henry IV.

Weather
Pau. January max 15C/60F, minimum -7C/19F. July max 35C/95F, minimum 8C/48F.

Food
Marmitako (tuna ragout). Sukalki (veal sauté). Bayonne ham. Fried anchovy. Espelette peppers. Garbure (hot duck soup).

Travel
Airports: Pau Bearn (Ryanair, Airfrance); Bayonne Biarritz (Ryanair, Airfrance)

Trivia
In St Jean de Luz try chipirons - squid cooked in its own ink.