Cambo
Discover Cambo les Bains
Cambo-les-Bains is a renowned spa located at the foot of the Pyrenees and 20 km from the Atlantic beaches. A favorite tourist destination for wellness enthusiasts during a stay in the Basque Country, this Basque town also boasts a rich cultural and architectural heritage. The Cambo spa was built in the early 20th century in a neo-classical style. Its gardens are open to the public: a veritable oasis of calm and freshness, the spa park offers visitors a rejuvenating interlude between its palm grove, chapel, fountains and flowered walkways. A veritable garden city, Cambo is a town in the Basque country that invites you to stroll: the town center is a pleasant place to discover, with its old quarters, luxurious mansions from the late 19th century, hydrangea-lined avenues and squares with kiosks and fountains.
Visit Villa Arnaga
Cambo-les-Bains is also famous for its Villa Arnaga: a pearl of neo-Basque architecture, this listed villa now houses the Edmond Rostand Museum: a must-see during a Cambo camping holiday. The villa was built between 1903 and 1906 by the famous writer and author of Cyrano de Bergerac. It was here that he wrote the play Chantecler. The estate can be visited in its entirety.
The mansion-museum is surrounded by a 15-hectare park featuring formal and formal gardens: canals, ponds, pavilions, flowering groves and Chantecler’s farmyard form an exceptional setting for family outings.
Top 4 activities in Cambo-les-Bains
- Visit Villa Arnaga: Edmond Rostand, author of the famous Cyrano de Bergerac, fell in love with the Basque country during a period of convalescence, and had the sumptuous Villa Arnaga built at the beginning of the 20th century. A must-see in Cambo-les-Bains, visit this immense house whose furnished rooms give the impression that time has stood still. Stroll through the flower-filled grounds and English and French gardens. Explore the estate on a self-guided or guided tour.
- A trip to the Chocolaterie-Musée Puyodebat: how is cocoa grown? How is chocolate made? Answer these questions with a visit to the chocolate museum and discover the history of Basque chocolate and chocolate-making know-how. Discover curious objects such as moustache cups, invented in 1860, and end your visit (self-guided or with a group guide) with a tasting session. Something to delight the taste buds of young and old alike! The chocolate store offers a wide range of artisan chocolate bars in original flavors, ballotins, bonbons and spreads.
- Cure at the Cambo-les-Bains spa: You can’t pass through the spa without enjoying a cure. For a truly rejuvenating wellness break, you’ll enjoy water at 22°C with multiple therapeutic qualities. Swimming, gymnastics, treatments and relaxation are all on the agenda. Pamper yourself with a spa treatment and enjoy access to a beauty salon, restaurant and many other services during your stay. Visit our website.
- Bike tour with Basko Vélos: Explore the Basque Country by bicycle by renting an electric bike. It’s an opportunity to criss-cross the region’s roads, climbing hills with ease while taking in the magnificent scenery. The kids will love it, and you’ll have a great time as a family. Basko Vélos can deliver bikes to your holiday destination or to the starting point of the route you have chosen. We also offer guided electric bike tours.
