Tourism Ascain

Ascain, a village at the foot of the Basque mountains.

This charming village, with architecture typically Basque and labourdine, is crossed by the Nivelle and dominated by three peaks: Bizkarzun, Esnaur and Larrun said La Rhune (905 m).

From Ascain, many trips by car or on foot are possible. In the village center, the pediment and the foremast remind that Ascain lived many champions ball. Near the pediment, Pierre Loti has referred to the Hotel de la Rhune for his work about Ramuntcho, inspired by a character of Ascain, Otharre, hunter and pelota.

The village of Ascain also inspired Churchill who painted a watercolor.

Sightseeing in Ascain

1. Church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption
2. Roman Bridge
3. Portua: the Port
4. Houses: "Etxeak"
5. Cidrerie Txopinondo
6. Brewery Akerbeltz
7. Weaving Lartigue