Discover La Bastide-Clairence

La Bastide-Clairence
Discover La Bastide-C ...

In the Basque Country, there are 4 of the most beautiful villages in France: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Sare, Ainhoa ​​and La Bastide-Clairence. Would you like a little stroll in this last village to discover its treasures? You will be amazed by its architecture, its craftsmen and its luxuriant nature. I'm sure this will make you want to book your next vacation in this charming corner of France.

La Bastide Clairence

Let's go to La Bastide-Clairence

Mairie Labastide Clairence

The town hall

 

Bastide-Clairence : like a movie set  

 

La Bastide-Clairence is about twenty kilometers from Bayonne, and the road to go there is delightfull ! From the first steps in the center of this village, I was impressed by the beauty of its buildings. All houses are beautiful with typical colors of the Basque Country.

 

la bastide clairence

Very nice buildings

fronton la bastide clairence

Do you want to play ?

 

This unity in architecture makes this village superb. It feels like a stroll in a movie set, but these homes are very real and were built a long time ago. During my visit, I saw a house built in 1679 and another one in 1563! It has seen a lot of visitors ...

 

La bastide clairence

Impressive old house

Labastide Clairence

Nice colors on the buildings

 

The Place des Arceaux, which is the main street of the village is beautiful and lively but I advise you to try also the small streets around. There are some great things to see !

Rue principale la bastide clairenceMain street of la Bastide Clairence

plan la bastide 3

Stroll all around

 

Craftsmen with exceptional knowledge

 

Beyond its authentic architecture, which gives it this unique cachet, the village has preserved an extraordinary know-how. I reveal to you my 3 favorites:

Discover the Palmyre (Palmyre Paris brand) and Jessica Allegre (Atelier Mars) boutique. Palmyre presents , which presents its sumptuous jewels and its unusual embroidered photos. Her expertise: Luneville crochet embroidery (Lesage school technique for haute couture)! Jessica from Atelier Mars offers you chic rock'n roll and timeless Leather Goods. Visit their workshop boutique "Maison Kolore" in the heart of the Village.

My other favorite is located 2 steps from the Town Hall, it is an old forge. We are warmly welcomed by the blacksmith's wife who worked here. At the entrance of the workshop, old newspaper clippings evoke the forge and highlight the blacksmith's trade of the time. The magic really works when you get inside this place. It's a journey in time! Everything has been left as is and one can wander freely in this space full of history and period objects. One can imagine very well the heat and the noise which were to reign here when the forge was in activity.

Forge La Bastide ClairenceThe Forge of the Bastide-Clairence

Labastide forge

Go back in time by visiting this workshop!

 

Finally, my last address will delight the most foodies of you: it is the Factory of macaroons. These delicious biscuits are based on dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts ...), sugar and egg white. A simple recipe made in the pure tradition. The hard part is to make a choice between the different varieties: chocolate, coconut, almond ... It's typical, very good and it's a good idea to offer one bok to your loved ones.

La Fabrique de Macarons

The macaroons factory, we let ourselves be tempted?

Fabrique de Macaron

You must always taste the local specialties! Photo: © La Fabrique de Macarons

Chocolate, almond, hazelnut ... there is something for everyone! Photo: © La Fabrique de Macarons 

A luxuriant nature to explore 

After a tour in the heart of the village, it's time to explore the surroundings. And for that, what better than a canoe trip on the river Joyeuse? During the summer, we embark at the old port with Jungle Canoe. Off season, you can also enjoy Itxassou which is about twenty kilometers away. The trip is more or less sporty and eventful depending on the water level but it is always nice and secured with great monitors! Whether you are with friends or family, this is a great opportunity to discover the region in an original way.

Jungkle Canoe

A sporty walk to enjoy nature. Photo: © Jungle Canoe 

If you are around on Tuesday, you are lucky! It is the day of the market of the farmers producers and trades of the mouth. Of which to fill up of Basque specialties: charcuteries, cheeses, jams, Espelette peppers ...


Article written by Mélanie Oliva for le Guide du Pays Basque


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