Special report - The Basque Country: atmospheres without borders

"I'll go anywhere, as long as it's the Basque Country! Carole Lamothe, Evenida

Carole Lamothe is the founder of the events agency Evenida.
Carole Lamothe

What are the region's main assets?

Carole Lamothe - First of all, its strong identity: the Basque Country is made up of seven provinces, each of which has its own particularities, with colourful landscapes, distinctive architecture and varied gastronomy... Add to that the complementary nature of the French and Spanish Basque provinces and you have a fantastic playground. Here, you can surf at Biarritz in the morning, have lunch in the Aldudes valley, then watch the sun set over the plateaux of the Bardenas desert.

How do you use the Spanish Basque Country?

C. L. - Immersing yourself in the Bardenas Reales is always a surprise. Discovering these breathtaking landscapes just a two-hour drive from Biarritz leaves you breathless! The Spanish Basque Country offers a plethora of atmospheres: San Sebastian and its Concha beach, Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, the Rioja region... Why take off on long-haul flights when a small country with an immense wealth is just an hour from Paris?

What is the agency's signature?

C. L. - We see ourselves as specialists in tailor-made holidays. We're always looking for the unusual, the exceptional. Creating an unforgettable experience is what drives us. Aristotle's phrase motivates us: "There is no genius without a grain of madness".

Special report - The Basque Country: atmospheres without borders