Guidebook for Villa Iduzkian

Jonathan
Guidebook for Villa Iduzkian

Restaurant recommendations

Hilltop restaurant with traditional Basque cuisine, popular with locals.
Achafla Baïta
20 Lot. Maldatxoa
Hilltop restaurant with traditional Basque cuisine, popular with locals.
Michelin starred cuisine
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Auberge Basque
745 Vieille Route de Saint-Pée
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Michelin starred cuisine
Great pizza with a terrace overlooking the pyrenees in one of France's prettiest villages.
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La Pizzeria Bidart
6 Rue Erretegia
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Great pizza with a terrace overlooking the pyrenees in one of France's prettiest villages.
Popular with local celebs, with an amazing clifftop location to watch the sunset surfers
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Hétéroclito
Chemin de la Plage
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Popular with local celebs, with an amazing clifftop location to watch the sunset surfers
Restaurant attached to a cider press - some of the best steak you'll ever taste, washed down by all-you-can drink cider served direct from the barrel. Our favourite local restaurant.
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Cidrerie Txopinondo - Ascain - Restaurant et chai de production
Chemin de la Cidrerie
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Restaurant attached to a cider press - some of the best steak you'll ever taste, washed down by all-you-can drink cider served direct from the barrel. Our favourite local restaurant.
Decent takeaway pizza in central Ascain.
A tutta Pizza
Rue Ernest Fourneau
Decent takeaway pizza in central Ascain.
casual spot offering basque tapas by the seafront
Le Socowa
45 Av. du Commandant Passicot
casual spot offering basque tapas by the seafront
Don’t be fooled by the external appearance, this restaurant above a gym is one of the best in the area & the terrace has a great view over the local hills. The weekday set lunch is unbeatable value.
Kinka sport et gourmandise
Don’t be fooled by the external appearance, this restaurant above a gym is one of the best in the area & the terrace has a great view over the local hills. The weekday set lunch is unbeatable value.

Essentials

The best boulangerie in Ascain. Open 365 days a year!
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Boulangerie Susperregui
298 Rue Ernest Fourneau
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The best boulangerie in Ascain. Open 365 days a year!
Closest large supermarket
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Intermarché Super et Drive
Avenue de Bayonne
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Closest large supermarket
Useful for essentials, and a good cheese selection
Spar
10 Rue Estrata
Useful for essentials, and a good cheese selection

Local towns and villages

A must visit - go for the whole day, sightsee in the morning, cool off on the beach and then hit the old town for tapas in the evening.
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Donostia-San Sebastian
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A must visit - go for the whole day, sightsee in the morning, cool off on the beach and then hit the old town for tapas in the evening.
The capital of the French basque country, Bayonne is famous for its chocolate shops and medieval porticos. Well worth a visit at any time of year, the first week in August the town turns out in white and red for the "Fêtes de Bayonne", a multi-day street party.
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Bayonne
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The capital of the French basque country, Bayonne is famous for its chocolate shops and medieval porticos. Well worth a visit at any time of year, the first week in August the town turns out in white and red for the "Fêtes de Bayonne", a multi-day street party.
One of the prettiest villages in the region, and a beautiful 3 hour walk from the house - makes a great day hike. The Hotel Arraya on the main square does a great lunch (check opening times online).
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Sare
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One of the prettiest villages in the region, and a beautiful 3 hour walk from the house - makes a great day hike. The Hotel Arraya on the main square does a great lunch (check opening times online).
Historic port town, chosen by Louis XIV to host his wedding to the Infanta of Spain, now super stylish beach destination. Sheltered waters make the Grande Plage one of the most family friendly beaches in the area.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Historic port town, chosen by Louis XIV to host his wedding to the Infanta of Spain, now super stylish beach destination. Sheltered waters make the Grande Plage one of the most family friendly beaches in the area.
Chic seaside resort known for its big surf. Kids will love the aquarium with its rooftop seal pool. If money is no object, lunch in the Hotel du Palais is hard to beat - for a more low-key setting try the fish restaurants in the old port. Warning: parking in the town centre August is impossible, so instead use the free park and ride service
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Biarritz
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Chic seaside resort known for its big surf. Kids will love the aquarium with its rooftop seal pool. If money is no object, lunch in the Hotel du Palais is hard to beat - for a more low-key setting try the fish restaurants in the old port. Warning: parking in the town centre August is impossible, so instead use the free park and ride service
Typical Basque village that first entered the popular imagination in the 19th century as the inspiration for Pierre Loti's classic novel "Ramuntcho" and was later a favoured watering hole for early Hollywood stars including Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich, who holidayed nearby. The town square doubles as a pelote court where locals play to an audience of local diners.
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Ascain
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Typical Basque village that first entered the popular imagination in the 19th century as the inspiration for Pierre Loti's classic novel "Ramuntcho" and was later a favoured watering hole for early Hollywood stars including Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich, who holidayed nearby. The town square doubles as a pelote court where locals play to an audience of local diners.
World famous for its annual bull run, Pamplona is a delight at any time of year. Amazing views from the ramparts, a fascinating museum and great tapas make it a must visit. About 1hr drive from the house.
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Pamplona
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World famous for its annual bull run, Pamplona is a delight at any time of year. Amazing views from the ramparts, a fascinating museum and great tapas make it a must visit. About 1hr drive from the house.
Go for the Guggenheim, stay for the food. About 1hr30 by car from the house.
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Bilbao
13 Don Diego López Haroko Kale Nagusia
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Go for the Guggenheim, stay for the food. About 1hr30 by car from the house.
Historic capital of Navarre and main departure point for the camino (walking trail to Santiago de Compostela), St Jean Pied de Port's two major exports are pilgrims and cured pork. The medieval town centre has barely changed in 500 years.
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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Historic capital of Navarre and main departure point for the camino (walking trail to Santiago de Compostela), St Jean Pied de Port's two major exports are pilgrims and cured pork. The medieval town centre has barely changed in 500 years.
Across the bay from St Jean de Luz, Socoa offers a haven of calm protected from the Atlantic swell by its cliffs and sea wall. One of our favourite spots: great restaurants, a quiet beach under the castle walls, and wonderful views.
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Socoa
Socoa
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Across the bay from St Jean de Luz, Socoa offers a haven of calm protected from the Atlantic swell by its cliffs and sea wall. One of our favourite spots: great restaurants, a quiet beach under the castle walls, and wonderful views.
Pretty hilltop village by the sea, overlooking a number of popular surfing beaches. Great spot to watch the sunset over the ocean or join the locals to watch a game of pelote basque in the main square.
ビダール
Pretty hilltop village by the sea, overlooking a number of popular surfing beaches. Great spot to watch the sunset over the ocean or join the locals to watch a game of pelote basque in the main square.
Ever wanted to try surfing? Hendaye is the place to start. Kilometres of golden sand and easy beach breaks.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, ドイツ
Ever wanted to try surfing? Hendaye is the place to start. Kilometres of golden sand and easy beach breaks.

Sightseeing

Kids young and old will love the Lac de St Pée, a freshwater reservoir offering a sandy beach, aqua park, pedalos and forest zipwire centre. Plenty of parking and some family friendly restaurants (creperie, pizzeria) too. Most activities summer only.
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Lac de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
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Kids young and old will love the Lac de St Pée, a freshwater reservoir offering a sandy beach, aqua park, pedalos and forest zipwire centre. Plenty of parking and some family friendly restaurants (creperie, pizzeria) too. Most activities summer only.
Dominating the local landscape at 900m, a hike or ride to the top of la Rhune is a must. From the house it's about 3hr to the summit on foot. If you'd rather take the historic Petit Train, be sure to book tickets online in advance to avoid a very long wait at the station. There's even a couple of cafés at the summit offering cold beers and snacks. (Train and cafés open April-October). The Spanish border runs over the top of the mountain.
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Larrun
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Dominating the local landscape at 900m, a hike or ride to the top of la Rhune is a must. From the house it's about 3hr to the summit on foot. If you'd rather take the historic Petit Train, be sure to book tickets online in advance to avoid a very long wait at the station. There's even a couple of cafés at the summit offering cold beers and snacks. (Train and cafés open April-October). The Spanish border runs over the top of the mountain.
Impressive cave complex open for guided tours
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サレの洞窟
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Impressive cave complex open for guided tours
Unusual open cave said to be a historical centre for witchcraft, with accompanying museum
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Zugarramurdi
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Unusual open cave said to be a historical centre for witchcraft, with accompanying museum
In continuous ownership for almost 700 years, this medieval gem is open for guided tours.
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シャトー・デ・ウルトゥビエ
1300 D810
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In continuous ownership for almost 700 years, this medieval gem is open for guided tours.
Victorian-era castle built by an eccentric scientist-explorer to double as an astronomical observatory and a home for his collection of exotic items amassed during his trips to Africa.
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アバディ城
Route de la Corniche
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Victorian-era castle built by an eccentric scientist-explorer to double as an astronomical observatory and a home for his collection of exotic items amassed during his trips to Africa.

Food scene

Tuesday and Fridays are market day in St Jean de Luz, when the area around the covered market fills with food stalls. Aim to get there early if you want to find a parking place....
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Day By Day Saint Jean De Luz
26 Bd Victor Hugo
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Tuesday and Fridays are market day in St Jean de Luz, when the area around the covered market fills with food stalls. Aim to get there early if you want to find a parking place....

activities

Excellent horse riding centre offering lessons for all ages and levels as well as hosting some of France's most prestigious show jumping events.
Equestrian Center Sainte Helen
75 Chemin de Serres
Excellent horse riding centre offering lessons for all ages and levels as well as hosting some of France's most prestigious show jumping events.
If you know how to sail, rent a sailboat for a couple of hours to enjoy the bay. If you don't, book some lessons.
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Yacht Club Basque
Bretelle de Socoa
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If you know how to sail, rent a sailboat for a couple of hours to enjoy the bay. If you don't, book some lessons.
Small surf school run by locals Mel & Julien. Super friendly, small classes, perfect for kids & adults just starting out or looking to improve their technique. English spoken.
Habia Surfschool - Surf School Pays Basque
261 chemin dolareta
Small surf school run by locals Mel & Julien. Super friendly, small classes, perfect for kids & adults just starting out or looking to improve their technique. English spoken.

旅行者へのアドバイス

役立つフレーズ

"Milesker"

pronounced "meeleshker", it's Basque for thank you.
交通アクセス

Free parking in St Jean de Luz

Parking in St Jean de Luz can be hard to find (and pricey) but you can usually find a free spot (in both senses of the word) in the hills around the Hotel "Les Goelands", just 5min walk from the beach.