When we were traveling in Europe and some of our travel plans fell through, we quickly booked a trip up to France from Spain. The trip took us from the underrated region of La Rioja, Spain to Bayonne and Biarritz, France and eventually Bordeaux before stopping in San Sebastián on our way back to Spain. Spending 2 days Bordeaux, the wine capital of France was probably the best part of our last minute trip. We loved Bordeaux and would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit France and loves wine…or simply just loves wine. Where We Stayed in Bordeaux:…
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Visiting Bayonne and Biarritz: Two Basque Cities in France
Along the coast in northern Spain and southern France sits the unique Basque region. The Basques have their own language, culture, and traditions. Bilbao, San Sebastian, Bayonne, and Biarritz all are major cities in the Basque region and, while technically in two different countries—Spain and France—seem to make up a smaller, unique country of their own. While most people visit Bilbao or San Sebastian in Spain, visiting Bayonne and Biarritz in France is something special because the pride in being Basque is truly palpable. Where To Stay: The beautiful thing about these two Basque cities is that they are very…
