GoNOMAD Photo Gallery: Basque Country of France and Spain

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GoNOMAD Photo Gallery: Basque Country

By Graham Simmons

OSTABAT, FRANCE: The tiny village of Ostabat is where three ancient
pilgrims' trails converge

ORDIZIA, GIPUZKOA, SPAIN:A member of the Udaltzaingoa, the Basque
police force

ST JEAN DE LUZ, FRANCE: Fishing boats at anchor in the picturesque
harbour of St Jean de Luz

St JEAN PIED-DE-PORT, France: The old part of town overlooks the
picturesque River Nive

St JEAN PIED-DE-PORT, France: A spectacular waterfall on the River
Nive, right in the heart of town

LANTABAT, FRANCE: Wild Pottoks (Basque horses), at the foot of Mt
Hoxahandia

San Sebastian (Donostia), SPAIN: Surfers hang out on Zurriola Beach

TOLOSA, GIPUZKOA, SPAIN: A fine range of pintxos (bar-snacks) in
Txalupa Edaritegia (Bar Txalupa)

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The walled city of Carcassonne in southern France

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The Guardians of the Sun above the Puerta del Sol in Madrid

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FACT FILE
Getting There: From Nice, Bayonne (capital of French Basque territory) is about four hours by rail, with St Jean de Luz another 20 minutes to the south.

A Eurail pass is great value. With the pass, you can explore places way off the beaten track, including Basque heartland in Spain and St Jean Pied-de-Port.
Where to Stay: The best deals can be had by booking ahead.

One highly recommended accommodation chain, with over 2,700 1-3 star hotels in even the smallest towns, is Logis de France.
has an outstanding on-line booking facility.

WANT TO GO?
Walking holidays: For information on walking holidays in French Basque country, contact
Pyrenees Adventure
E-mail

GoNOMAD PHOTO GALLERY: View photos of the Basque Country by the author here

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