Enjoy a delicious concert followed by a classic French rugby match
November is the month when the coast catches its breath after the summer. The alleyways are quieter, the cafés get back to their usual routines and thelocal ambience is restored. Here's what not to miss around Saint-Jean-de-Luz this month:
Culture
November 8 - Guéthary: Bihotzez men's choir
The famous Basque choir celebrates its 30th anniversary at Guéthary church. Free concert, guaranteed atmosphere and a few chills along the way.
November 14 & 15 - Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Art for Good Life Festival
Two days to talk about mental health through art, at the Bizipoz. Workshops, concerts, discussions... all free of charge, in a friendly atmosphere. Friday from 3pm to 11pm and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. Just a stone's throw from our cute rooms.
November 29 - Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Christmas lights
Meet us at Place Louis XIV at 6pm for the launch of the Christmas lights. It's always a great way to get in the mood before December.
Sports
Between rugby, soccer, pelota and surfing, November is a busy month.
Rugby
- 01/11: Aviron Bayonnais vs Montauban
- 07/11: Biarritz Olympique vs Agen
- 14/11: Biarritz Olympique vs US Dax 🔥
- 29/11: Aviron Bayonnais vs Lyon
- 29/11: Section Paloise vs La Rochelle
Soccer
- 03/11: Pau FC vs Troyes
- 21/11: Pau FC vs Le Mans
Bare-handed Basque pelota - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
- 03/11: ½ Final Master Esku Pilota
- 10, 17 and 24/11: matches every Sunday, €15 admission.
Surf - Sokoburu Surf Jaia, Hendaye (15/11)
Competition open to all, with no age or level limits.
Program: two runs during the day, hot dog party at midday and aperitif-concert at 6pm.
Gastronomy
Bayonne celebrates its chocolate - from 31/10 to 02/11
Three days dedicated to chocolate in France's cocoa capital. Tastings, events and, this year, a focus on Costa Rica.
Pintxo Pote in Ciboure - every Thursday, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tapas, drinks, good cheer. Simple and effective, just the way we like it.
A reminder of our culinary recommendations:
Le guide gourmand du Pays-Basque.
In a nutshell
November is the perfect time to enjoy the Basque Country without the crowds.
Between a concert in Guéthary, a glass of txakoli in Ciboure or a match in Aguiléra, everything is within Txoko's reach.
