Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in French Basque Country December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [French Basque Country Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Basque-Country.dx3000655091)[Hotels in French Basque Country](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Basque-Country-Hotels.d3000655091.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to French Basque Country](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-French-Basque-Country.d3000655091.Travel-Guide-Flights)[French Basque Country Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-French-Basque-Country.d3000655091.Car-Hire-Guide)[French Basque Country Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Basque-Country.d3000655091.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in French Basque Country ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit French Basque Country Types of activities Where to stay [French Basque Country travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/French-Basque-Country.dx3000655091) ![Grand Beach showing rocky coastline and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76874-Grand-Beach-Grande-Plage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Biarritz showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76654-Biarritz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Basque Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474150-Aquitaine-Hlr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Basque Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474153-Aquitaine-Hlr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Harbor showing a beach and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76765-Old-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## French Basque Country Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that French Basque Country has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to French Basque Country, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to French Basque Country with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in French Basque Country French Basque Country is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in French Basque Country, and make it a breeze to explore French Basque Country and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in French Basque Country to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to French Basque Country, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in French Basque Country. #### French Basque Country attractions French Basque Country has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in French Basque Country to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of French Basque Country. Looking for things to do in French Basque Country can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in French Basque Country | Number of things to do | 142 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Bilbao Interactive City Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-self-guided-walking-tour.a49744212.activity-details): £7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-historical-small-group-tour.a1001603.activity-details)[Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group](/things-to-do/old-town-bilbao-tour-in-small-group.a1001612.activity-details)[Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-san-mames-museum-and-stadium-tour.a4535443.activity-details)[Bilbao Interactive City Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-self-guided-walking-tour.a49744212.activity-details)[Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/bilbao-bilbao-cathedral-and-san-anton-church-entry-ticket.a47898300.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-historical-small-group-tour.a1001603.activity-details)[Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group](/things-to-do/old-town-bilbao-tour-in-small-group.a1001612.activity-details)[Bilbao Interactive City Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-self-guided-walking-tour.a49744212.activity-details)[Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/bilbao-guggenheim-museum-entry-ticket.a49714907.activity-details)[Secrets of Casco Viejo in Bilbao: Quest Experience](/things-to-do/secrets-of-casco-viejo-outdoor-escape-game-in-bilbao.a46754802.activity-details) | | With kids | [Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-historical-small-group-tour.a1001603.activity-details)[Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group](/things-to-do/old-town-bilbao-tour-in-small-group.a1001612.activity-details)[Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/bilbao-san-mames-museum-and-stadium-tour.a4535443.activity-details)[Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/bilbao-bilbao-cathedral-and-san-anton-church-entry-ticket.a47898300.activity-details)[Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/bilbao-guggenheim-museum-entry-ticket.a49714907.activity-details) | ## What to do in French Basque Country --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cote des Basques which includes rocky coastline and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76800-Cote-Des-Basques.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cote des Basques 4.5/5(27 reviews) Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cote-Des-Basques-Biarritz.d6065497.Attraction) ![Grand Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76880-Grand-Beach-Grande-Plage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Beach 4.5/5(36 reviews) Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Beach-France.d6065483.Attraction) ![Biarritz Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76810-Biarritz-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biarritz Lighthouse 5/5(9 reviews) Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy panoramic views of Biarritz and the magnificent Basque coastline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biarritz-Lighthouse-Biarritz.d6065489.Attraction) ![Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fb8a89f1d6025a0a9287769f78af5ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz 4/5(4 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Saint-Jean-de-Luz City Center with a trip to Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-De-Saint-Jean-De-Luz-Saint-Jean-de-Luz.d6333678.Attraction) ![Marbella Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474148-Aquitaine-Hlr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marbella Beach 5/5(1 review) This rugged and scenic beach on the Basque coast is popular with surfers and a great place to escape the crowds of Biarritz. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Beach-France.d6156218.Attraction) ![Sea Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76884-Sea-Museum-Musee-De-La-Mer.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biarritz Aquarium 4/5(13 reviews) Get up-close to an array of sharks, watch animals being fed and learn about Biarritz’s whaling history at this museum and aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biarritz-Aquarium-Biarritz-City-Centre.d6065485.Attraction) ![Old Harbor which includes rugged coastline and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76753-Old-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Harbor 4/5(2 reviews) Enjoy safe swimming, leisurely walks with superb coastal scenery, visits to an aquarium and excellent dining at Biarritz’s historic harbor. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Harbor-Biarritz-City-Centre.d6214045.Attraction) ![Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fb8a89f1d6025a0a9287769f78af5ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure Explore the waterfront in Ciboure with a trip to Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz Ciboure. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Saint-Jean-De-Luz-Ciboure-Ciboure.d6334275.Attraction) ![Virgin\'s Rock featuring an observatory, views and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76945-Virgins-Rock.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Virgin's Rock 4/5(3 reviews) One of the iconic images of Biarritz is the white statue of the Virgin and Child atop a craggy rock out at sea. Cross a footbridge to see the statue and enjoy magnificent views of the coastline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virgins-Rock-Biarritz-City-Centre.d6156396.Attraction) ### Explore areas of French Basque Country ![Old Harbor which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76754-Old-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Biarritz City Centre 4.5/5(51 area reviews) Biarritz City Centre is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Casino Barriere or Biarritz City Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biarritz-Biarritz-City-Centre.dx553248633938961675) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Iraty 3.5/5(4 area reviews) While there might not be top attractions in Iraty, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Villa Francon and Le Gare du Midi. 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