Piperade

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Look no further if you want to read about France's best-kept secret. An Anglo-French couple live their dream in the Pays Basque amid the beaches, the mountains, the strong Basque identity, the friendly people - I could go on! Having travelled extensively, the totally unique character of the Pays Basque attracts me like nowhere else. No regrets about moving here.

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The Compleat Anglo in the Pays Basque http://piperade-thecompleatanglo.blogspot.fr/
An Anglo-French couple - passionate about the Pays Basque - finally realised their dream and moved there. Accompany them as they explore the mountains, coasts, beaches, villages, wine, food, fetes and the Basques themselves.

LATEST ARTICLES ( 127 )

218. 2015 - off and Running!

Friday, 2nd January 2015. A lot of something or other (most of it around 13.5° BV) has flowed under the bridge since I was last here. Read more
Posted on 07 September 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
235. Another Milestone..

1st September. Today, we decided to mark our 9th year here with lunch at La Plancha, Bidart (just to the south of Biarritz). It's set in an idyllic location,... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
234. Back in Town..

8th August. We're back home after a few days away in central and eastern France. It was really to escape the noise, crowds and bustle of the Fêtes de Bayonne bu... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
233. Where's the Heat?

Zoko Moko, 6 Rue Mazarin 12th July. We went to St-Jean-de-Luz this morning and stayed on to have lunch at Zoko Moko. This is a restaurant that we've been hearin... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
213. Six Nations Rugby Heaven! (and Chocolate..)

Wednesday, 12th February. I picked up a new pair of specs this afternoon and it's a pleasure to be back in a pin sharp world again. Now - where did I leave my... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
232. Chibby

6th July. We lost our dear golden boy at 1am yesterday morning. I refer, of course, to Chibby, our golden English cocker spaniel. He would have been 15 years ol... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
228. The Rider Who Came in from the Cold

3rd March. Apologies in advance for this post which is entirely free of any references to the Pays Basque (apart from this). Walter Kaaden, claimed by some to b... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
231. Into Summer

4th June. This evening we had another pilgrimage to Chez Pantxua, one of our favourite restaurants on the Côte Basque. As always, it was absolutely faultless.... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
230. The Internet at the Speed of Heat

10th April. I had one of those "How did that happen" moments the other day.. when I realised with a jolt that next year, in September 2017, we'll have been... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
229. Up in the Clouds

15th March. I spent Sunday with a mixed group of walkers from both sides of the frontier in the Baztan valley* retracing a route used by evading Allied airmen... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
228. The Rider Who Came in from the Cold

3rd March. Apologies in advance for this post which is entirely free of any references to the Pays Basque (apart from this). Walter Kaaden, claimed by some to b... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
227. End of an Era

5th February. I've finally had to come to the conclusion that my rowing days are over.. This has been forced on me by circumstances, aka my creaky knees. Once... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
226. Step Forward 2016

7th January. I see that black pudding is now being touted in the UK media as a "superfood".. I've long been a black pudding fan but all this "flavour of the... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2016 EXPAT, TRAVEL
224. Calm Before the Storm

7th September. I'll probably get howled down for being a complete philistine (again!) but I think this next piece would have received J S Bach's imprimatur.. Read more
Posted on 07 September 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
223. Memorial for 2nd Lt James F Burch, USAAF

I've mentioned my interest in and involvement with a local association "Les amis du réseau Comète" ("The Friends of the Comet Line") in earlier posts here. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
222. Rugby Union Readies Itself for the Rugby World Cup 2015

19th August. After returning from a couple of weeks away in the UK (6100km in 2 weeks), it's impossible to describe the sense of anticipation I felt at the... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
221. Le Massif De l'Esterel

22nd June 2015. Even if you've never sat in a rowing boat, I'm sure you'll enjoy this short video.. It's the explosive final of the mens' VIIIs from Varese in... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
220. La Tantina De La Playa, Bidart

Sunday, 17th May. We had a recommendation from a friend a few weeks ago about La Tantina de la Playa - a fish restaurant that overlooks the sea at... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
219. Bye Bye Winter Blues..

Tuesday 10th March.. I think I may have been out in the sun too long!☺ Here's yet another reminder (as if you needed it) of just why the Pays Basque is such a... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL
218. 2015 - off and Running!

Friday, 2nd January 2015. A lot of something or other has (most of it around 13.5° BV) flowed under the bridge since I was last here. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL