We are Looking to do the Rick Steves Basque tour in mid-September. We're going to fly into Paris and spend 2 or 3 days just outside of Paris to acclimatize to the time change and culture changes. Then train down to Bayonne FR to start the tour. Then after the tour ends in Bilbao SP... take about 14 to 16 days traveling back to Paris,
What would all you world travelers recommend as a slow route back to Paris? Over to Barcelona and then north? Or, up the French Atlantic coast through Bordeaux Country? Something else?
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That sounds like a great plan Mid September seems like a perfect time for the Basque tour the weather is usually pleasant, and its a bit quieter after the summer rush. I have read that the mix of seaside towns like San Sebastián and the smaller inland villages really shows the unique culture of the region, and the food scene is amazing too. Have you already booked your spot or are you still deciding which dates might work best?