Organisation of Gastronomic and Cultural Stays
Locations: Hossegor / Biarritz / San Sebastián / Zarautz / Bilbao
South-West France and the French and Spanish Basque Country are renowned for their flavour-rich gastronomy and their historic heritage, making them ideal destinations for food and culture lovers. Being a native of this region, I have developed strong partnerships with local restaurants and providers to offer diverse and interactive activities.
Examples of activities I offer:
Gastronomic and Cultural Rally
Hossegor, Biarritz, San Sebastián, or Bilbao
Divided into teams, your colleagues will take on culinary, artistic, and cultural challenges while discovering local history and anecdotes. Tastings of regional specialities are included
Cookery Classes
San Sebastián or Bilbao
A fun and interactive way to discover the variety of Basque cuisine. You will be welcomed by a local chef who will teach you how to prepare local dishes or pintxos, followed by a tasting of your creations accompanied by local wine!
100% Bespoke
All the gastronomic and cultural breaks I organise are tailor-made to meet your clients’ specific needs and desires. Based on preferences, group size, and budget, I liaise with providers to propose the most suitable accommodation, transfers, activities, and catering. demande.
For all types of groups
I organise stays for groups ranging from 10 to 100 people, whether for corporate team-building, incentive trips, or student groups. Every request is carefully studied, and each itinerary is designed according to the number of participants and budget.
Wine Tourism, Vineyards tours & tastings (Rioja or Getaria from San Sebastián, Zarautz, or Bilbao)
La Rioja, the world-famous Spanish wine kingdom, is accessible for a day trip less than two hours from San Sebastián or Bilbao. You will discover wines of exceptional quality while admiring avant-garde architecture. Guided tours and commented tastings are included. Other activities can be arranged, such as cycling or horse riding through the vineyards, or vinotherapy spa treatments. I also organise half-day excursions to vineyards near Pamplona or in the Getaria region (Txakoli tasting), with the option to arrive by boat from San Sebastián or via a scenic hike from Orio.
Guided Cultural Art Tours (San Sebastián) A guided tour of San Sebastián (on foot or by bike) to admire open-air works by great artists such as Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza, compositions seamlessly integrated into the city’s urban landscape.
Txalaparta Demonstration and Workshop (San Sebastián) The txalaparta is a Basque percussion instrument and a major symbol of its ancestral culture. Its sound is often described as the “heartbeat of the earth.” While ancient in origin, it blends perfectly with modern melodies and was even featured in Madonna’s 2012 world tour. Enjoy a demonstration and an introductory session by a local group.
Guided Tour of Frank Gehry’s Works
The Guggenheim, designed by Frank Gehry, has been a must-see landmark for over 20 years. After a guided tour of the museum, we head to the heart of La Rioja to visit the famous Marqués de Riscal winery and hotel. Includes a cellar tour and tasting. Vinotherapy treatments at the Caudalie Spa can be added (subject to prior availability).
Bilbao + la Rioja
Guided Tour of the Zumaia Flysch
(UNESCO Geopark) Just 30 minutes from San Sebastián lies the Zumaia Flysch, a natural wonder of the Spanish Basque Country. This magical landscape of cliffs and beaches contains geological data dating back over 50 million years—a “book” telling the Earth’s history. Guided tours are available with a geologist, either on foot or by boat.