Everything was perfect. If you want complete tranquility, this is the place. Cute Basque artwork…read morethought hotel and restaurant. Comfortable room!

This the MOST picturesque mountain setting possible . The paella is awesome and the deserts…read moreoffered are to die for.

From the owner: Un peu de piment à Espelette ! Le Pays Basque abrite un hôtel restaurant sympathique, connu pour…read moreces déliceux plats typiques de la région, l'Euzkadi. On peut y déguster l'axoa, un émincé de veau associé au poivrons rouges et au célèbre piment d'Espelette. Cette spécialité basque, préparée depuis cinq génération à l'auberge Euzkadi, a pour particularité d'associer saveurs ardentes et couleurs vives dans votre assiette. Idéal pour les amoureux du Pays Basque !

From the owner: La cuisine basque jardine Les jardins du Mondarrain, restaurant de l'Hôtel Chilhar, propose une…read morecuisine basque gourmande et des spécialités autour des produits de producteurs locaux. On se régale au détour des pépites de foie gras poêlé ou du jambon ibérique Bellota dans un cadre élégant. Lorsque le soleil est au rendez-vous, un jardin lumineux et fleuri offre une atmosphère et une ambiance bucolique à vos repas. Les amateurs de vin se laissent tenter par la sélection de vins hispaniques, pour un moment tout en douceur.

This was without a doubt, the best tasting meal of my entire life. (mind you we toured many of the…read morelegends in Donostia and visited Azurmendi) My husband and I stumbled on this Michelin Starred restaurant while staying in San Sebastián/Donostia. It is about an hour drive, and a beautiful journey. We called on a weekday and were able to get reservations for an early dinner that evening. We were not prepared for a dinner of this sort and were in hiking gear. Nevertheless the staff graciously welcomed us. Our dinner was around 5pm and being so early we were the only diners for the first hour. The execution of the meal was impeccable. I have never had fish prepared so beautifully. The service was the highest level, with 4-5 staff dedicated to our table. The flavors were, thoughtful, inventive and beautiful. The town is tiny, a single street, with cute little shops. We enjoyed walking around and stopped at the single bar on the street. Comparatively places like Azurmendi are admittedly more inventive, but Ithurria is a fraction of the price tag and a similar level of magical. My husband and I plan to travel back to France solely to visit Ithurria again. This family owned business is a must on your bucket list.