I stopped here to buy a gâteau Basque, one of my favorite things to eat in the world. I had…read morepreviously visited their sister store in Bordeaux (loved it) and wanted to see if one of their locations in the Basque region was just as good. It is!
They had large and individual sized cakes. I bought a small cake and was pleased to see a flavor I had not yet seen - citron. It was a nice balance between sweet and tart. The crust was as wonderful as the filling.
I also tried the local version of the macaron, which is similar to the type you will see 3 hours north in Saint-Emilion. I believe it is made with hazelnut flour instead of almond and they are naturally colored (no food coloring) and they are not filled. It was freshly made and very tasty.
The staff was very kind and helpful, although surprised that I only wanted one macaron. I politely explained that I was dieting and was trying to keep my treats to a minimum.
The window had a lovely display with elaborately made animals and other creatures out of chocolate for the upcoming Easter holiday.
The shop also had a large selection of chocolates. If you are someone with a sweet tooth or know someone who is, it is worth visiting while you are in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.