Arcangues in Biarritz

The pretty Basque village of Arcangues is charming and typical of the Basque region. The town hall and the school with their shutters painted blue, (Arcangues Blue, heritage of the former Marquis d' Arcangues) , the 'fronton' and the restaurant Auberge d'Achtal where you can eat in the shade of the trees, the massive stone tables and the church with the graveyard overlooking one of the finest views in the Pays Basque. From here you will also have a view of the golf course which winds round the village and passes in front of the chateau d'Arcangues which is still inhabited by the family of the same name. Just below the village square is the 'theatre de la nature' and of course the Trinquet d'Arcangues where you can watch some memorable games of pelote basque or dine on the terrace overlooking the golf course. If you visit in June you may also get involved in the local fetes, and see the locals having a great time, when you will be openly invited too!