A real gastronomic symbol of the region, it comprises crunchy sablé pastry crust which contracts with a smooth, unctuous filling made with pastry cream or with black cherry jam.
Discover our 7 delicious addresses.
Maison Pariès
Here, the Basque cake is proposed with almond cream, with chocolate, with black cherries, with hazelnut or with citrus fruit. It also exists in a gluten-free version!
From €13 for a cake to share
Maison Pariès, 1 place Bellevue, 64200 Biarritz
Discover Maison Pariès’ other boutiques in the Basque Country: www.paries.fr
Maison Adam
Here you will discover traditional cherry and cream versions as well as a chocolate version!
Maison Adam, 4 place Louis XIV, 64500 Saint Jean de Luz.
€21.40 for a cake to share
Find out more about Maison Adam: www.maisonadam.fr
Miremont
A real institution in Biarritz! Enjoy a visit to this historic tearoom, with its “Grand Siècle” atmosphere, to taste some traditional Basque cake (or a few of their delectable pastries). €3.30 for an individual cake to eat in
Miremont, 1bis place Georges Clemenceau, 64200 Biarritz www.miremont-biarritz.fr
Krakada
At Krakada everything is absolutely homemade, even the cherry jam!
€3 the individual cake
Krakada, place du fronton, bâtiment Ateka 64250 Itxassou
Henriet
At this master chocolatier’s boutique, indulge in the traditional Basque cake but also the array of mouthwatering chocolate specialities!
€2.50 an individual slice
Henriet, Place Georges Clemenceau, 64200 Biarritz
Discover Henriet’s other boutiques in the Basque Country: https://chocolaterie-henriet.com
Moulin de Bassilour: insider favourite
Indulge in a Basque cake made right before your eyes, in a windmill! Artisanal production in keeping with the purest Basque tradition.
Cake to share €10
Moulin de Bassilour, 1129 rue Bassilour, 64210 Bidart www.moulindebassilour.com
Bonus address: Loubère
A secret address… let us know what you think!
Loubère, 11 rue Larralde, 64200 Biarritz
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To find out more about the Basque cake:
Basque Cake Museum
Maison Haranea, Quartier Lehenbiscay, 64310 SARE
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 54 22 09
Email: gateaubasque@orange.fr
Website: www.legateaubasque.com
Are you a bit of a pastry-maker?
Epicurean, creative and curious, Carole adores cooking, aperitifs between friends and fine wine. Her addiction: chocolate! Her habit: bringing back local specialities from her holidays to share with friends and family.