Ainhoa

Classified as Historic Monuments for its interior decor, the church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption dates from the thirteenth century. Not far away, you can also admire the Notre-Dame-d'Aubépine chapel. The edifice takes place on the site of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin to a young shepherd. There is a cave of the end of the 19th century, as well as a beautiful Calvary of the same era. Note that the village cemetery also has discoidal and tabular steles from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Walking through the unique street of the village of Ainhoa, visitors can admire 17th-century labourdine houses with red and white facades, as well as a beautiful wash-house noticed by Napoleon III and his wife the Empress Eugenie, A stay in 1858.

Around Ainhoa lies a large forest of 400 hectares where one can appreciate wild fauna and flora and particularly rich. Several marked hiking trails are accessible, as in the surroundings of the village.

The world championship of drinkers in the xahakoa and Basque force takes place every year in August. The contest is about this famous Basque gourd, and also allows to attend a lively meal and diverse entertainment.

In October, the festival of La Palombe offers several events such as a market of local producers, goshawk releases, musical entertainment or a game of ham.

• On 5 june 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 12 june 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 16 june 2024
• Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption
• Basque songs with the Les Labourdins d'Ustaritz choir in aid of the Ainhoako Kaperaren Lagunak association for the renovation of the Ainhoa calvary

• On 19 june 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 26 june 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 3 july 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 10 july 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 17 july 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

• On 24 july 2024
• Ferme Okilaua
• With family or friends, come and discover the different stages in the production of PDO Espelette chilli peppers on a family farm. We make our product with passion and a desire to share our know-how with you. Visits are free every Wednesday at 3:30 pm, by appointment only.