Basque Flavors: A Culinary Journey
About this trip
Have you wondered how prehistoric people would adapt to the modern world? Look no further than the Basque regions of France and Spain. Today, close to a million Basques continue to speak Euskara, a language with Neolithic roots, in seven regions that straddle these two countries. And in Spain they fiercely maintain their political autonomy as well. On our ten-day adventure, we will visit historic sites, eat, drink and cook dishes that define their cuisine to understand how this ancient culture has managed to survive as Europe grew up around it over many millennia.
Our home in French Basque country is the thriving city of Bayonne, the unsung chocolate capital of France and home to the country’s favorite ham. Our daily outings will take us to Espelette, where Europe’s only chili pepper flourishes, a farm making Ossau Iraty cheese, a winery that ages its bottles in the Bay of Biscayne, a cider house and an outstanding distillery.
During our days in San Sebastian and along the shoreline of Spain, we can conjure the courageous Basques who built ships and fished in open boats for whales in the Bay of Biscayne and for cod along the Atlantic shore as far as Newfoundland. We will tour the city, visit the fish market followed by a cooking class and bar hop to sample the famous pintxos snacks.
Join us for the exciting food, the legendary scenery, and the warm people that define its historic uniqueness.
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