Explore Bidart with Gracia Marie-Andrée

This walk between sea and countryside takes in the new Voie Verte in Bidart, from the mouth of the Uhabia to the Bassilour mill. Its hard, rolling sand-colored surface will be a landmark. Well-equipped, it will delight families with its footbridges, play areas and rest areas. Posts provide orientation at every crossroads. Its unusual length makes it perfectly accessible all the way to the chapel.

The Voie Verte de l'Uhabia is a soft path, shared by pedestrians and bicycles. This 6km walk starts at the Uhabia estuary, runs along its banks, bypasses the Ur Onea retention basin and continues to the Bassilour mill. It is then extended by a cycle path to the Izarbel technology park Nature" stops with wooden furniture, pontoons and reading tables are scattered along the route... These elements along the walk are appreciated by all members of the family. The Voie Verte de l'Uhabia allows you to cross Bidart from west to east and to discover the village in a different way.

The heritage walk invites you to go off the beaten track to discover the centers of interest and the remarkable historical heritage of Bidart All along this route, plaques are affixed to tell you the history and anecdotes associated with these elements. Bidart will have no more secrets for you!

The first part of the coastal path offers a great diversity of atmospheres, alternating beaches, creeks, paths and small roads. The arrival at the point of Sainte-Barbe, from which you can dominate the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, is exceptional. An advice... to be done preferably at low tide. Warning : the coastal path is temporarily closed between Bidart and Guéthary, a deviation is set up at the level of the chapel St Joseph.

By taking advantage of a quick transfer by TER train, one can envisage a beautiful bike ride along the Basque coast. The itinerary begins in the heart of Guéthary, with a balcony overlooking its small port where the memory of the whale hunters from the 12th to the 14th century hovers in the air, as fishing is anchored in the Getarian soul. The coastal cliffs are full of lookouts over the ocean, once used by whale and ship watchers, which the tour proposed here does not fail to compile in a magnificent two-wheeled stroll. A first loop visits the inland and discreetly reaches the neighboring town of Bidart. Heritage, beaches and villas follow one another until passing through Guéthary. The second part of the itinerary flirts with the coastal path, towards Saint-Jean-de-Luz by the beaches of Acotz, on lanes dedicated to bicycles.

Discover Guéthary on foot! Guéthary benefits from a superb view of the coastline and the Pyrenees mountain range. In its wooded setting, at the bend of its architecture and its panorama, this preserved case reveals its unique charm.

Biarritz?s Lac Mouriscot is a beautiful, peaceful, green walking area, with a gentle slope in the northern part; sports enthusiasts can go as far as the sea or walk around the lake. It is well equipped with information panels on history, flora and fauna. Children can also enjoy the playground and picnic area at La Négresse.

Ideal for pushchairs, small bikes and wheelchairs. Close to the sea and the mythical sites of Biarritz, here is a peaceful and refreshing walk by a lake. Discover the flowered paths, the children's playground as well as a nicely converted railway line and the remains of an astonishing residence. Don't forget your binoculars for bird watching.

Arcangues is a commune of 3,107 inhabitants, covering more than 1,700 hectares. The rolling, verdant landscape exudes a sense of harmony and calm, the perfect balance between nature and rural life. The history of this small Labourdin village is linked to that of the Arcangues family, which has been known since the 12th century. Arcangues, designed and staged throughout his life by the Marquis Pierre d?Arcangues, is an elegant and unusual village entirely reconstructed from old materials. Unearthed from all over the country, these stones and sculptures seem to have been there since their origin. Ironwork, small fountains and benches brighten up the place, which is also beautifully flowered in spring.

Arcangues is a commune of 3,107 inhabitants, covering more than 1,700 hectares. The rolling, verdant landscape exudes a sense of harmony and calm, the perfect balance between nature and rural life. The history of this small Labourdin village is linked to that of the Arcangues family, which has been known since the 12th century. Arcangues, designed and staged throughout his life by the Marquis Pierre d?Arcangues, is an elegant and unusual village entirely reconstructed from old materials. Unearthed from all over the country, these stones and sculptures seem to have been there since their origin. Ironwork, small fountains and benches brighten up the place, which is also beautifully flowered in spring.

Guéthary is the ideal place to explore the whole Basque Country. In the center of Guéthary, a large house with 5 nicely decorated rooms for 2 or 3 persons. The private parking, very appreciable in this tourist village, will allow you to circulate in the streets, to go to the beach or to the restaurant on foot in all peace. Wifi.

Fully-equipped, comfortable 44m2 studio ideally located 200m from Erretegia beach and five minutes from the town center. Close to shops and a bus stop serving the beaches 20 meters from the studio. Accommodation with terrace and outdoor shower, rated 3 stars. Pets are not allowed.

House T3 classified three stars between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz for four people, in a quiet area. Private road and parking available, located 200m from the beach and 5 minutes walk from downtown by the coastal path. The bus that serves the beaches is nearby High chair and park bed available for children.

In one of the most beautiful villages of the Basque Coast, charming flat located 300m from the beach, the Fronton (pediment of Basque ball) and the center of the village. Comfort. WIFI and Canal +. Private parking. Charming T2 apartment of 53 m2 with private garden southern exposure in a quiet and residential area. Fully equipped kitchen. Go on the web site "meublé de charme Pimpininia". Personalized welcome (Cleaning included at departure)

Aquality school takes you to the best spots on the Basque Coast, depending on swell conditions: Bidart, Guéthary or Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Learn and progress in surfing, bodyboarding and stand-up paddling. Lessons are given by Fabrice, a professional with a Brevet d?Etat in surfing and diving. With years of teaching and surfing experience under his belt, he will guide you in the water for personalized advice and maximum safety throughout the course. You can also discover the underwater world by snorkeling or freediving.

Apartment T1 of 40 m² in a house with kitchen (microwave, refrigerator), a bedroom with 1 double bed (140cm) and TV, an alcove with 2 single beds (90cm), bathroom with WC. Flowered garden and terrace with garden furniture. The apartment is located 800 m from the beach and 1 km from the village and 100 m from the shops.

New T2, 3* of 38m² located in the Antxeta residence in the Acotz residential area. The Cenitz and Lafitenia beaches are a 15-minute walk away. The residence is close to shops and a supermarket open 7 days a week (1 km). The coastal path (sentier du littoral) and velodyssée cycle path (vélodyssée) provide easy access to the town center on foot or by bike, and are just 1km away. The bus stop for St Jean de Luz town center is in front of the residence, and the stop for the regular line 3 to Biarritz/Bayonne/Hendaye is 300m away. It comprises a bedroom with 1 double bed, built-in cupboard leading to a shower room (washing machine). Living room with fitted kitchen, lounge, TV, opening onto a 16m² terrace with garden furniture. Secure residence with 2 gates (digicode). Private parking space in basement with bike room accessible by elevator, visitor parking spaces.

The Domaine de Bassilour extends in the green countryside over several hectares not far from the charming town centre of Bidart. Sea, mountains, countryside, all the choices are available to you to spend unforgettable moments. A tennis court and a barbecue are also at your disposal on the estate. The Ivory apartment is located on the first floor of a beautiful Second Empire mansion and offers a view of the Pyrenees. The residence is surrounded by a large park and access to the tennis courts is open to you.

Trampoline park over 1,500 m2. Many activities for children and parents alike, including dodge ball, basketball, foam pit and Ninja Warrior. Possibility of celebrating a birthday (several formulas to choose from). Come and try it out, and share a good time with friends and/or family.

Picnic area on the Uhabia Greenway, a very quiet and green area.

The Chapel of Ur Onea (the Good Water) was a pilgrimage centre; the statue of the Virgin Mary on display there is said to have been found on its site: taken to the church, she would - according to local tradition - have returned there alone the next day. The spring adjacent to the chapel (today not drinkable) was reputed to be effective against skin diseases The chapel was built in 1704.

Toki-Toki is the name of Bidart's new library, comfortably installed in the old municipal schools in the old municipal schools. Toki Toki, it's a library, yes but not only... Toki-Toki is the place, the good, the true, the only place, in reference to the 3rd place, a hybrid space of exchange and sharing that we frequent between our life at home and our life at work. A space where we feel at home, where we can read, work, listen, play, surf, learn, do and let do, whether we are alone or in a group, young or old, reader or not...

The Chapel of St. Joseph, located in the Parlementia district, has a large porch with a special font, from where you can follow the ceremonies. This porch may have been the section reserved for the "cagots", (reputed descendants of lepers).

The wash-house was renovated in 1934: its basin was redone in cement and covered with a roof. The spring catchment has kept its original aspect. It is fed by the Plazako Ithurria spring, or source of the square. Although its water is no longer drinkable today, it used to be used by the inhabitants of the centre, filled with its constant freshness (15°) Other springs exist in Bidart, including Contresta. Called "royal spring", it gained recognition following the discovery of its therapeutic virtues. It was indeed used as a cure against urinary infections and arthritic states. The water from this spring is no longer drinkable today.

In Bidart, the church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption faces east according to ancient tradition. Dating back to the 16th century, it is surrounded by the parish cemetery where some humble discoid stones still remain, serving as ornaments for the old Basque tombs The baptismal font, in oriental style (offered by Queen Nathalie of Serbia); in front of the pulpit, a wooden crucifix (dated between the 16th and 17th centuries), the work of a good craftsman; a statue of Santiago in pilgrim's costume, made of beautiful solid oak; the gleaming altarpieces of 1750 strongly influenced by Spanish sculpture (where the patron saint of the church presides in the middle).

The Chapel of the Madeleine and its esplanade constitute one of the most emblematic sites of Bidart on the Basque Coast. Perhaps the oldest in the town, it was destroyed in 1817 by a hurricane and rebuilt in 1820. Its exceptional site, above the ocean, and the saint to whom it is dedicated, Madeleine, made it a milestone on the pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostela.

The Memorial is erected on the seafront, along the coastal path. It refers to various sequences of the Second World War that marked the Basque Country: the presence of a community of Basque refugees from Spain, occupation, the forbidden zone, escapes via the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Spanish border, captivity of colonial troops, the bombing of Biarritz, the building of the fortifications of the Atlantic Wall, acts of Resistance, repression, deportations and persecutions.

Proudly erected between the presbytery and the former post office, this monument is the work of one of the Gomez brothers, architects from Bayonne. On its flanks, the artist depicted two soldiers, one wearing a helmet and the other wearing the traditional beret. The drawing reveals the influence of art deco. The monument dates from 1924.

The Bidart Tourist Office offers you to surf on the Internet and provides you with a free Wifi device: Wifi Basque Coast. This device is deployed on more than 50 tourist sites and tourist offices between Bayonne and Hendaye. Log on, register your email address and surf the net!

Live music bar! Come discover new bands and enjoy our cocktails.

All-you-can-eat buffet with local products revisited with flavours from here and elsewhere.

Kaliko a bistro, café and bar in a family atmosphere The KALIKO bistro was born out of a desire to offer quality family food. To make every day count, right from your first cup of coffee. The team takes great care in choosing its partner suppliers, so as to keep only the best in all simplicity. The cuisine is prepared daily with fresh, whole, local and seasonal produce, and evolves according to what's found, what's on offer and what you're craving. Café-Bar Feel like tasting delicious homemade cakes, enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, a local beer or a cocktail... At KALIKO, you decide! In winter, you can warm up by the fireplace, or in milder weather, enjoy the flower-filled garden.

Aperitifs, cocktails, wines, salads, tapas, combination dishes, ice creams and desserts, ...

The Breton Creperie of Bidart. Erwan and Jessica welcome you in a room with the colours of Brittany and invite you to taste their pancakes whose recipe has been handed down from generation to generation.

A wine enthusiast, Élodie Etchepare decided to launch "De vignes en ville", a customized van transformed into a traveling wine cellar, to combine "better drinking" with the "better eating" of food trucks.

Come and discover our specialities of pasta and pizzas. The restaurant room is heated by a fireplace, the terrace offers a view of the village and the Pyrenees. Pizzas to taste on the spot or to take away !

Nice restaurant classified 1* in the Michelin Guide, near the church of Guéthary, with terrace overlooking the Rhune. Martin and David Ibarboure share the same passion for cooking. They compose their dishes with products from the Basque Country and elsewhere. Menus and tasting menus are proposed. Also come and discover our "bistrot" formula at the Briket'Bistrot.

The Briket'Bistrot, with its contemporary and uncluttered atmosphere, offers dishes prepared by the same chefs of the starred restaurant (1 star) Briketenia. The menu is based on seasonal produce from local producers in the Guéthary area. This restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday from mid-April to the end of October.

Small seaside restaurant.

Campsite opposite the beach

This apartment of 36 m² (about 387 ft²), in a building of 3 floors has 2 rooms including 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. It has a swimming pool, a terrace, a garage and a parking lot Living room with sofa convertible into a very comfortable 140cm bed, TV, WIFI, American kitchen with dishwasher; one bedroom with bunk beds - 90cm bed at the top and a 140cm bed at the bottom. The bathroom has a bathtub and washing machine. The WC is independent.

Enjoy a pleasant stay in this charming apartment, ideally located 50 meters from the Uhabia beach in Bidart. With 6 beaches and 5 km of coastline, this authentic Basque village, located between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, will be your starting point for discovering the Basque Coast, as well as so many other surrounding villages: Guéthary, Arcangues, Bayonne, Anglet? Activities to do on your own or with the family: an introduction to surfing, body boarding or stand-up paddling for all levels; walks along the coastal path, which stretches from Bidart to San Sebastian (Spain), to discover the wild coves and beaches of the Basque coast? places to visit: the Biarritz aquarium, the Château d'Abbadia?

Bidart, quiet and residential area Maurice Pierre, 200 m from Uhabia beach. This apartment of 32 m² (about 344 ft²) comprises - a living room (sofa bed real mattress in 140, television) with equipped kitchen (oven, microwave oven, hotplates, fridge + freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, kettle). - a large 12 m² bedroom equipped with a bed in 160, with a large cupboard/closet, shower room with toilet and window. - a private outdoor terrace of 10 m² (South/East facing) on the ground floor with direct and independent access, private parking space.

Bidart, quiet and residential area Maurice Pierre, 200 m from Uhabia beach. This apartment of 32 m² (about 344 ft²) comprises - a living room (sofa bed with real mattress in 140, television) with equipped kitchen (oven, microwave oven, hotplates, fridge + freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, kettle) - a large bedroom of 12 m² with a bed in 160, with a large cupboard/closet, shower room with wc and window. - a private outdoor terrace of 10 m² (facing South/East) on the ground floor with direct and independent access, private parking space.

Bidart, quiet and residential area Maurice Pierre, 200 m from Uhabia beach. This apartment of 80 m² (about 860 ft²) comprises 4 rooms including : - a fully equipped open kitchen (dishwasher, oven and microwave, hotplates, kettle, Nespresso machine, toaster) opening onto a large and bright living room - a sitting area (sofa and television) with a desk area - a large bathroom with a huge Italian shower, a basin and toilet - 2 large bedrooms upstairs with cupboard/closet (1 bed 160, 1 bed 140 and 1 pull-out bed 2x80) - an upstairs powder room - a washing machine and dryer - 2 private terraces of 25 m² (facing South/East) on the ground floor with direct and independent access, private parking space.