Bayonne is a festive city in southwest France, where the Nive and Adour rivers meet. Narrow medieval streets characterize the old Grand Bayonne district. Here lie the Gothic-style Bayonne Cathedral, with its 13th-century cloister, and Château Vieux castle.
Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on southwestern France’s coast, has been a popular resort since European royalty began visiting in the 1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, with long sandy beaches and surf schools.
Although Saint Jean de Luz’s reputation as a world-class seaside resort is relatively recent, the town claimed a place in history in hosting the marriage of Louis XIV and the Spanish princess Maria Teresa in 1660. Traditionally a fishing port, this Basque city is best known today for its architecture, sandy bay, the quality of the light and the cuisine.
San Sebastián is a world renowned resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants.
