News from around our pilgrim hostel

The Merkatia market will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm, in the square in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry. This morning dedicated to farm produce offers the chance to discover…

Every year, Herri Urrats attracts large numbers of visitors to the Basque Country on the second Sunday in May. In this article, we take a look at this not-to-be-missed event, held not far from...

This new fresco enhances the experience of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Created on the first two floors of the gîte, it offers an artistic and sensitive interlude, echoing the...

To make sure you don't run out of energy during your stay in our gîtes in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, we explain how to choose the best local produce at the market to make a delicious...

Nestling in the steep hills of the Basque Country, the vineyards of Irouléguy are a breathtaking sight. This small vineyard, the most northerly in the Basque Country, produces...

For lovers of nature and adventure, canoeing and kayaking at Iraty is a must-do activity in the Basque Country. Situated in the heart of the Iraty forest, one of the largest beech forests...

Located in Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue, in the heart of the French Basque Country, the Isturitz and Oxocelhaya caves are exceptional archaeological and geological sites. These caves offer a fascinating journey through time...