In 1955, Orson Welles was commissioned for a series of 26 documentaries. Only 6 will see the light of day, one of which was shot in the French Basque Country.

Take a little look at the tribune made by the International Herald Tribune in 1910. IHT tribune written in 1910 And in bonus few images of Biarritz in 1910

It’s true, here in Biarritz we are like California! We don’t live in the same country but have the same love of the beach. It’s our way of life.

Many Basque cities have celebrations during the year. The often celebrates their Saints or for others, old battle victories. But it’s different than a historical commemoration, and much more like days to have fun, drink beers, eat basque foods, and dance. Let’s have a small look on 2 towns, Irun and Donostia San Sebastian

French President Macron announced it during the last Canada G7 summit in 2019, the coastal seatown of Biarritz will host the next G7. During 4 days, Biarritz will be the center of the world, but it also will be the biggest bunker city in the world.

One of the most famous polyphonic Basque choirs. Known and recognized all over the world, this choir of men sings in Basque to the delight of all. Powerful, light, sensitive, hard, their tones and timbre resound in churches and concert halls.   If you want to  know more about them, here is a french interview about where they come from and their story ! (only in french sorry).   Oldarra links : Facebook Website  

This is an extract of the national french news TV FRANCE 2 which talks about Biarritz and the surf economy. It’s in french.

Watch this beautiful video where you can see our magnificient Basque Country. Video made by Atlantic Drones, watch the link below the video : Made by Atlantic Drones.

International Surfing Association (ISA) choose Biarritz The city has indeed been choosen to host the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. This announce brings the competition to Europe for the first time since 2008 ! The decision was held in Costa da Caparica, in Portugal. In May 2017, the 30th world’s best national surfing teams will come to compete for gold medals and first places. In fact it will not only be in Biarritz, but also in Bidart and Anglet, two others cities well known  for their surfing spots. This event has already been organised in the Basque and Landes country : 1980 for Biarritz and 1992 for Lacanau. The news has made everyone happy because Biarritz is known as the birthplace of the European surf. Championnat du monde de surf en 2017 aura lieu à …Biarritz 🇫🇷. La France accueille les grands événements @SurfingFrance @Paris2024 — Thierry Braillard (@Th_Braillard) 19 septembre 2016 In 1957 an american scriptwriter, Peter Viertel brings a surf in the city of Biarritz and give it to young men of the city that will become : “the tontons surfeurs”. But, that’s another story … Sources : International Surfing Association Video by MOOSMEDIA Video by Zuma Production  

Gabrielle Chanel discovers Biarritz She already made her name with fortunates people, particularly in Deauville. But with the war coming, rich people and celebrities are escaping from  west coast of Normandie and the city of Paris. Coco, discovers Biarritz because of here love Arthur Boy Capel. Biarritz is already a famous destination for sea swimming, the renowned society life at the Hôtel du Palais and cabarets. And Spain is a neutral country and really close, so it’s a security place for everyone. The first Chanel fashion house It’s in 1915, in Biarritz, that Chanel opens her third shop and this is the place where the first Chanel fashion house opened. Following her own inspiration, she decides to shortens skirts and removes the size. Like Paul Poiret who suppressed the corset in 1906, she frees the body of the woman. Her shops benefits of customers throughout the elegant society that has collapsed during the war in this safe resort of Biarritz city. She decides to open her first shop in the venter of the city of Biarritz. The workshops are installed in the Villa Larralde, street Gardères, just behind. They will employed 60 small basque hands, some of them will later join the prestigious address of […]

Makila or makhila is strictly speaking the traditional Basque walking stick In reality it is much more than this: it is a century-old badge of honor in villages across the Basque Country, a must have accessory of the master of the Basque house, a walking help in a region with a rugged terrain and, maybe most importantly, a…weapon. With the occasion of the “European Arts and Crafts Days” held this year at the beginning of April I visited the only makila makers of the Basque Country, whose workshop -“Ainciant Bergara”- situated in the village of Larressore, is distinguished with the label “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)” (“Living Heritage Company”). In size of the workshop Ainciant- Bergara family has been making makilas for six generation is tiny, a two room place, but what is even more surprising is that their makilas are known in the whole world having been offered to luminaries like Ronald Regan, Duke of Edinburgh, former French president Francois Mitterand, Pope John-Paul II and actress Natalie Portman on her wedding to Benjamin Millepied. Nicole Bergara, our host, was gracious to share with us many aspects of the makila making process but stressed that the family keeps the ancient […]