Colorful Basque homes & sweet chili peppers in Espelette, France

By Kimberly Sullivan | October 24, 2017 |

This adorable Pays basque town not far from the coastline of Biarritz, is beautiful for its typical Basque homes. These etxe homes are white with colored half-timbering. The most common colrors for the half-timbering appear to be red and green, and the  town of Espelette is filled with fine examples. This picturesque town is best known…

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At home in Guéthary, Pays Basque, France

By Kimberly Sullivan | September 12, 2017 |

Last week, I wrote a post about an enjoyable coastal hike we took on a family holiday to France’s Pays Basque. This week, I’ll write about the little coastal town that served as ‘home’ during our stay in France’s southwest region. Guéthary, a small town just a few kilometers south of Biarritz, made a perfect…

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