Perched on a hilltop near the Spanish border, Sare is a charming traditional Pays Basque village; a wonderful destination for foodies or heritage enthusiasts eager to delve into the region’s rich culture. There’s a good selection of accommodation on offer, both within the village and in the surrounding countryside. Options are both charming and affordable, and the best places to stay in Sare are often also family-run.
Stroll the streets of the village to admire classic red and green-shuttered Basque houses, some of which date back to the 15th Century. Step into the striking Church of St. Martin, with its frescoed altar, or take a guided tour of Ortillopitz House before joining a game of pelote in the Place du Fronton. Cooking lessons at the Museum of Basque Cake come highly recommended, as do family-friendly visits to the prehistoric Cuevas de Sare. The medieval bridge is an impressive part of a summer ramble, and Larrun Mountain an ideal challenge for hikers.
Many visitors are drawn to this part of France for its terrific food, which you can sample at open-air markets or at the restaurants which line the square. You can also tuck into delectable Pays Basque cuisine at the best places to stay in Sare!
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Sare
A restaurant with rooms that provides wonderful hospitality and food in a beautiful home. Five individually styled, traditional, rooms. Chintz fabrics, beamed ceilings and local art give a quaint feel. A delightful menu with much of the produce coming from the garden. A charming rural stay.
Sare (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
An 18th-century manor in the Basque countryside. Charming interiors combine rustic charm with sleek modern touches - think wooden beams, polished floors, and intricate wallpapered bedrooms. With bright red shutters, a welcoming and warm Madame and gorgeous gardens, it's the perfect rural escape.
Sare
Delightful, family-run hotel in the centre of lovely Sare. It combines the comfort of a modern hotel with the charm of a quintessentially Basque residence - wooden beams, colourful country fabrics, pretty objets d'art and quaint bed spreads. An excellent restaurant too. A charming country abode.
