What to do and see in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Specialty Museums

PUYODEBAT'S chocolate factory was born of passion and work of Valérie and Christophe PUYODEBAT in Bayonne, rue d'Espagne, in 1999. Nevertheless they were cramped in the center of the city so they decided with the support of Cambo-les-bains local council in 2009, the opening of a 'Chocolate Factory-Museum-Shop concept' on more than 700 square meters, following the marks of the two biggest chocolate factories in bask country, the Maison Fagalde and the Maison Noblia. Christophe PUYODEBAT, craftsman and chocolate-maker, but non-descended from chocolate-makers families have been looking since 1999 to promote local artisans, traditional values and direct professional relationships with local producers all around the world (Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Islands, etc.) He came from Lourdes and he rubbed shoulders with famous chocolate-makers in Paris, so quite naturally, he decided to pay tribute to them through discoveries and creations today in the Bask-Country, capital of chocolate. Chocolate lollipops, chocolate with Espelette's hot chili pepper spread, craquinette (homemade specialty) and other products are waiting for you!

Au Pays Basque, la maison est plus qu’un bien, qu’une architecture: c’est une mémoire, une histoire... comme celle d’Ortillopitz. La demeure de 1660 bâtie sur les vestiges de la maison érigée en 1540 est ouverte au public depuis 20 ans. Pour mieux comprendre le Pays Basque, ce lieu historique unique et authentique est à découvrir. Une animation pour les enfants : A la recherche du trésor d'Ortillopitz

The “berret” in Béarnais, made and worn in this country for several centuries well deserved its Museum. The BLANCQ OLIBET establishments, manufacturers of berets since 1819 (5 generations) opened in 1996 a corporate museum dedicated to the history and production of the famous headgear in France! Today Showcase of Ets LAULHERE in Oloron Ste Marie, last historic manufacturer, the Museum is a real jewel for the jewel that has become the Béarnais Beret. It is in Nay, at the foot of the Pyrenees, in a magnificent Directoire style stone building, that you will discover the secrets of its manufacture. A documentary film will give you some tips for wearing this famous beret. Let yourself be tempted by a visit! And if the beret charmed you, make a detour to the Boutique du Musée. Why then, in the absence of a wand under the arm, would you not leave with your beret on your head? See you soon in Nay!

Ainhoa's history on wide screen. Totally immersed in the image, go back in time in search of Harri Xurri, the stone lucky charm … One moment of emotion and meeting by following the river Lapitxuri and the secret hidden recesses of the territory of Xareta which groups 4 municipalities of part and the others of the border …