Social Activities
The Basque Country is an opportunity to exercise the mind, the spirit and the body. From surfing to volleyball, from hiking to cycling, from a trip around the golf course to a trip along up (or down) the Atlantic coast, these activities could easily lead to an Endless Summer....
Basque Cooking Class
The Basque region’s world famous cuisine includes meats and fish grilled over hot coals, marmitako and lamb stews, pintxos (Basque tapas), Idiazabal sheep's cheese, txakoli, and Basque cider.
A Basque cooking class will be offered by Besteak and organized by Jean-Baptiste Molères.
Cycling
Whether you’re trying to get to school, wanting to test the best known “cols” of the Tour de France, or to enjoy the Véloodyssée, there will be multiple opportunities to cycle during your stay this summer.
City, racing and e-bikes can be rented on a daily or weekly basis from a number of local shops. We have rented from “Les Roues de Lilou” the past two summers - and have been very happy with their service.
Please note that bike rentals are quite popular during the summer months. Please reserve early if you would like to a rental.
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Culture Vélo |
(33) 05.59.57.99.03 |
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Les Roues de Lilou |
(33) 05.59.55.34.51 |
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Bike Atlantic |
(33) 06.67.72.01.00 |
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Keolis Basque Adour. |
(33) 05.54.61.40.50 |
https://www.chronoplus.eu/chronoplus/acteurs-et-missions.html |
Dining
A Welcome and Farewell Dinners will be offered by the school at the local restaurants on July 4th and 12th. A list of recommended pubs and restaurants will be updated and distributed at the beginning of July.
Field trips
The Basque Coastline has been home to baronnies, principalities and kingdoms over the centuries.
Field trips to Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, and San Sebastian will be organized during the week. Students will be free to mingle and explore, student faculty will be available for information and assistance.
Golf
With eleven legendary golf courses all within close vicinity combined with spectacular views, luxurious surroundings and year round opportunities, there are endless possibilities to your game.
Please contact Sarah (admissions@baisummer.com) who can arrange lessons or tee times outside of school hours.
Basque pelota
Basque pelota is the local sport played throughout the region since Roman times with a ball using one's hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket against a Fronton.
If there is enough interest, we will try to organize an initiation to “Pelote Basque” with the “Aviron Bayonnais” at their club.
Surfing
Anglet is the historic surfing capital of Europe. In 1957 and home to surfing competitions such as le Roxy Pro each July.
Surf lessons are offered by the Rainbow Surf school in Anglet. The surf classes are paid directly by the participants to Rainbow Surf. "Rainbow Surf school" , Anglet, +33 (0) 6.18.22.37.82. Please contact Sarah (admissions@baisummer.com) who can arrange group lessons outside of school hours.
