Espelette Pepper Festival

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Planning a trip to the Pays Basque this Autumn?  This distinctive region of France is a gourmet's delight and still maintains distinctive cultural traditions which are unique to this area.  Book your French Basque Coast holiday rental with Alternative Aquitaine, specialists for the region.

Call us on +44(0)1395 576655, send us a mail via the contact form or live chat to tell us what you're looking for.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Espelette is a typical, historic Basque town which has a long tradition of growing chilli peppers that dates back to Christopher Columbus .  The peppers are widely grown in this area and are usually harvested in mid-August; the distinctive fruit is then hung along houses to dry, forming vast garlands of red around the town.  The pepper season culminates each yearon the last weekend in October at the Espelette Pepper Festival which celebrates the fruit.  During the festival, you can eat the peppers in their many forms as well as enjoying all of the other culturally-distinctive Basque dancing, music and pelota games. 

FIND A RENTAL

We have a range of beach houses & apartments and villas with pools in the French Basque Country.

How to find your perfect French Basque Country rental for the Espelette Pepper Festival > go to French Basque Coast holiday rental then select your dates and requirements - it's as easy as that!

WHY CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE AQUITAINE? 

• We are regional specialists - and the Basque Country is one of our most popular destinations
• We have a range of Basque Country rentals available to suit all budgets and party sizes - many are a short walk to the beach
• We know each and every rental very well - just ask us for advice
• Established in 2003, Alternative Aquitaine is the trusted source of holiday rentals for south west France - we have a 99% Service Rating with Feefo 
• You can pay for your rental via online banking, Visa/Mastercard or (UK clients only) by cheque