A journey to the heart of Basque know-how

Welcome to the world of Anglet craftsmanship: discover the local know-how that shapes the soul of our region. Immerse yourself in history and tradition through the skilful hands of passionate craftsmen, eager to share their expertise with you.

In Anglet, every object tells a story, every creation reflects the very essence of the Basque Country. From the meticulous manufacture of the famous “chistera”, which takes almost 25 hours to make, to the diversity of traditional Basque knives, not forgetting the work of the land at Maison Mendi or the Jardin du refuge, witnesses to the region’s rural past, let yourself be impregnated by the authenticity of our living heritage.

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Behind the scenes at the Gonzalez factory

In a little street in Anglet, on the first floor of a typical house, you’ll find an old-fashioned workshop where Basque pelota players come to make their custom-made chisteras.

Here, from generation to generation, the men of the family shape by hand the ultra-technical wicker basket known as Chistera.

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