L'Auberge Basque
Contemporary Basque country house. Traditional 17th-century bones with a bold modernist extension. Rooms furnished with Maison Sarah Lavoine and Harto pieces, burnt-wood parquet floors, and custom headboards by local artisans. Personal and intimate - only 12 rooms, chef-owned, and it shows.
Book a junior suite (Les Mansardées at €310+) for the mansard sitting room under the eaves and the private roof terrace with either Rhune or countryside views - worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
Holds 1 Michelin star continuously since opening in 2007. Member of Relais & Châteaux. Chef Cédric Béchade trained at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz and worked at the Plaza Athénée with Jean-François Piège. His self-imposed rule: 100% of ingredients sourced from within 200km. Marion runs the rooms and guest experience side with equal seriousness. The whole property is theirs - not a group hotel.
A 350-year-old Basque farmhouse turned personal chef's project. Cédric and Marion Béchade bought the 1672 building in 2006, added an unapologetically modernist wing, and redesigned all 12 rooms with Marion's eye for bold color and local craftsmanship. The food is the main draw: a 1 Michelin star dinner service, a bistronomic lunch concept called Le Café Basque launched in October 2024, and Sunday brunch with wood-fired cooking. Sitting on a hill 7km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, looking directly at La Rhune mountain - you get the views from almost every room and from the all-glass dining room.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classiques – Les Feutrées
From EUR230 / nightTwo cozy rooms with a deliberately snug, soft feel. Marion chose duvet-like decor, pink bathrooms, Kann Design walnut shelving, and custom headboards by local artisan Inaki with Charolles faience vases and Limoges porcelain animals. On the smaller side at 20m² but the coziness is intentional. Can be booked as communicating rooms for families.
Queen (160x190cm) · 20 sqm
Deluxes – Les Verdoyantes
From EUR280 / nightFour rooms (two pairs) with colors - yellow, mauve, and navy blue - that shift dramatically with the light throughout the day. Views over the park and garden. Maison Sarah Lavoine furniture throughout: the desk, chair, sofa and console give the rooms real depth. Marion says these feel closest to nature.
Queen (160x190cm) · 29 sqmSuite Familiale – La Nichée
From EUR380 / nightThe property's largest option at 60m², purpose-built for families. Two separate mansard bedrooms each with their own bathroom, plus an open-plan kitchen and living room area. Marion decorated with yellow and red touches for a holiday feel, and a Lambert & Fils suspension light brings elegant modernism. Ideal for a family of four who also want to experience the starred dinner.
Two King beds (180x190cm) · 60 sqmSuites Junior – Les Mansardées
From EUR310 / nightTwo suites on the top floor with a mansard sitting room that is the real selling point - a lounging area under sloping eaves with Alki tables (made two villages away) and Charolles faience consoles. Each has a private roof terrace, one facing La Rhune, the other over the countryside. At 55-60m² these are the roomiest option short of the family suite.
King (180x190cm) or Queen (160x200cm) · 57 sqmSupérieure Accessible – La Basilaire
From EUR200 / nightGround-floor room with a 'Citronnat' yellow wall and eau-de-nil green tones that echo the aromatic garden just outside. Independent entrance, private terrace, and full wheelchair accessibility. At 28m² it is one of the more spacious options at this price point.
Queen (160x190cm) · 28 sqmSupérieure Terrasse – La Labourdine
From EUR260 / nightMarion's boldest room choice: a fresh rosé-red that works better than you'd expect. The standout feature is the 7m² Labourdine-style terrace - a traditional jutting Basque balcony where you can see without being seen. At 30m² it is one of the larger superior-category rooms.
Queen (160x190cm) · 30 sqmSupérieures – Les Radieuses
From EUR240 / nightTwo rooms in energetic blues and greens with Harto Design furniture made in France. Marion wanted a dynamic, reassuring atmosphere. One has a writing desk-secretary, the other a small seating corner. King-size beds make them the top choice for couples who want more sleep space without going full suite.
King (180x190cm) · 27 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cooking classes with Chef Cédric Béchade. Bookable as gift vouchers or as part of themed stays. Available via the online boutique.
Electric bike rental available for guests. Half-day rental is included in the Évasion Prolongée 3-night offer. The rolling Basque hills and local villages are well-suited for e-bike exploration.
Heated outdoor pool set in the green garden. Seasonal - open approximately May through October.
The hotel's strong network of local producers - farmers, cheesemakers, fishermen, winemakers - forms the backbone of themed stays. Guests can arrange to visit partner producers as part of their experience.
Marion and Cédric curate themed stay packages centered on gastronomy, sport, wellbeing, local artisans, and Basque culture. These change seasonally and are bookable via the website.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
La Basilaire room is fully wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower, grab rails, lower sink, and independent garden entrance.
Aerothermal heating and air conditioning system - an eco-responsible choice by the Béchades.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property including all rooms. Some guest reviews note connectivity can vary by room location.
Outdoor dining terrace, popular in fine weather.
In-house bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Intimate private dining room available for business lunches, meetings and small events.
New outdoor pergola dedicated to seminars, private dining and events. Also used for Sunday brunch service.
Babysitting service available (fee applies).
Green garden setting with outdoor furniture and views towards La Rhune mountain.
Dogs and cats accepted in guestrooms (size limitations may apply).
Outdoor heated pool in the garden. Closed approximately November 1 to April 30.
Each room features a Marshall Bluetooth speaker with iPod for personalizing your music.
Free private parking on site.
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