Pelota and Xistera Ecomuseum - Pilotari Museums in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

A pelota museum, unique in France

Enter Donamartia and let yourself be drawn into the world of Basque pelota. The first part of the visit will be devoted to the discovery of the ball: its origin, the various instruments and their manufacture.

Then you will enter a dark corridor, a reproduction of a trinquet drum, before settling on the bleachers, in front of which a video on a giant screen will introduce you to various specialties of Basque pelota.

Finally in the 4th room, explanatory panels, models and audiovisual / interactive terminals will allow you to enrich your knowledge.

Duration of the visit : 45 minutes.

Large screen (pelota specialties). Manufacture of the chistera.

Schedule :

July and August :
• Monday to Saturday : 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sundays and public holidays : 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
September to June :
• Monday to Friday : 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday : 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Prices :
• Adult : 5 € for adults
• Child: 2.50 € (free for children under 12 accompanied by parents)
• Group (from 20 people) : 2,50 €
• Group of children (from 20 people) : 2 €
Access to the site: The PILOTARI eco-museum is located at the tourist office of St Pée sur Nivelle, against the free square pediment, in the town

Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Air-conditioned rooms