What to do and see in Sare, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Things to do

The mountain of Suhalmendi offers an exceptional point of view on the Basque coast and the mountains of Pyrenees. Suhalmendi shelter from now on in the summit a breeding of free pigs. It is possible to follow the path of interpretation marked out from Saint Ignace's Collar to discover this Basque stroll and the and the pig farm. Count 2:30 to make the round trip. Family hike.

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

One of the most beautiful churches of Basque Country, situated in the heart of the village. The church holy Martin was built in the XVIIth century under the cure of Axular. Majestic with its tower in five floors, and in its feet the old cemetery. Inside, three floors of galleries in sculptured oak, and their turned wooden balusters. The sundial carries the inscription: Oren guziek dute gizona kolpatzen azkenekoak of the hobirat egortzen (every hour hurts the man, the last one sends him to the grave). In September, 2003, the bell tower burned during a fire, the new bell (the most sculptured in France) was inaugurated in September, 2005. Visit of the bell tower every Monday of the summer in 11:00. Otherwise by appointment.

From the top of its 905 metres, the sacred Basque Country mountain of La Rhune provides one of the best panoramas imaginable (rated *** in the Michelin Guide). As far as the eye can see, it takes in the peaks of the Pyrenees and follows the Basque coast bordering the Atlantic Ocean from San Sebastián to Biarritz and on to the beaches of Les Landes.

An original approach to the underground world ! In CAVES of SARE, visitors will hear in the depths of the earth, the echo of a human adventure that lasts for thousands of years! At the heart of a remarkable natural and historic territory, a particular emotion emerges... Feel this link that has always united us with nature, this relationship through which our beliefs and our cultures have emerged. The visit to the caves of Sare pays tribute to the famous anthropologist JM de BARANDIARAN who studied and transcribed this relationship between mythology and sites. At the caves of Sare, The tour is rythmed thanks to light and sound effects, open to everybody, young and old people. It lasts 1 hour and focuses on 4 themes : the geology of the cave, prehistory, Basque people’s origin and their Mythology. The megalithic park allow you to freely complete the tour. A Bar area is open year-round and fast food is offered in summer.

The Basque Cake Museum is located in a little green valley 2km from Sare.We propose you 2 tours:- "Visite Découverte" (1h) : The pastry-chef demonstrates you the flavours and perfumes of the Basque cake. He does it in front of you and makes you enjoy and taste all the steps of the making of this traditional cake.- "Atelier" (1h30min) : Make your own Basque cake !!You can also have lunch at our Bodega's : "Assiette Gourmande" : Gourmet Plate : Home-made Piperade, Country Ham, Salad duo, Country Cheese and Black Cherry Jam + 1 glass of red/rosé wine or Basque Applejuice + basque cake (pastry cream or cherry)Our shop is open during the Museum opening : Macarons, Basque Sablés, Home-made Jams, Basque cakes (pastry cream or black cherry), Madeleines, ...

The tourist office of Sare is a place where you can find a lot of information about activities, trekking, restaurants and more... The advisers will be able to book for you an accommodation, tickets for shows and activities.