In Basque, people call themselves the euskaldunak, singular euskaldun, formed from euskal- (i.e. "Basque (language)") and -dun (i.e. "one who has"); euskaldun literally means a Basque-speaker.

Jan 14, 2026 · Basque, member of a people who live in both Spain and France in areas bordering the Bay of Biscay and encompassing the western foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Mar 22, 2025 · The Basque Country is one of Europe’s oldest and strongest cultures. It encompasses the region located in northern Spain, on the Bay of Biscay at the western end of the Pyrenees …

The Basque ethnic group comes from a region of southwest France and northwest Spain known to outsiders as Basque and to Basque people as Euskal Herria.

Today, many Basques and Basque-Americans have made names for themselves as farmers, ranchers, landscapers, lawyers, restaurateurs, public servants, and so much more.

Stories and articles about contemporary Basque culture and society. Website designed for international audiences, focusing on various aspects of Basque culture, art, creativity, society and language …

What is Basque? The Basque people are a unique ethnic group hailing from southern France and northern Spain. They speak the Basque language, of which several dialects exist today—anywhere …

May 17, 2018 · In the American West there is a Basque ethnic network that, if far from absolute, provides a certain Basque clientele to Basque-owned businesses and tradespeople.

5 days ago · One of my first exposures to the broader history of the Basque Country and the unique role Basques played in the history of the Americas was through National Geographic magazine. Before …

Explore the French Basque Country! Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the French Basque Country.