Musée du gâteau basque
Craft museum in Sare: objects from the traditional Basque house, guided visit led by a pastry chef with a tasting of gâteau basque.
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About the museum
The museum is located in Sare, in the hamlet of the Maison Haranea, beside a stream. It presents a collection of everyday objects from the traditional Basque house, gathered by the Marichular family over more than twenty years: furniture, kitchen utensils, tools and old stones, including a millstone.
The visit, called the “Visite Découverte”, is led by a pastry chef in a reconstructed kitchen. It traces the history of the gâteau basque, reveals the secrets of its making and offers tastings of the stages of preparation, from raw dough to the finished cake.
The site also includes a shop, a bodega where you can eat, and a room where baking workshops let you make a gâteau basque yourself. According to the reference data, the museum opened in 2018.
Highlights
- Objects from the traditional Basque house
- Guided visit by a pastry chef
- Tasting of gâteau basque during the visit
- Baking workshops for adults and children
- “Tinka” bodega and shop on site
Permanent exhibition
- Collection d’objets de la maison basque – Furniture, kitchen utensils, tools and old stones from the traditional Basque house, presented during the guided visit by a pastry chef.
- Founded
- 2018
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9.50 |
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| Children & teens | €7Rate for children aged 4 to 13; no rate is given for children under 4. |
| Groups (28+ people) | €8.50 per person2026 group rate for the Visite Découverte (€6.50 for school groups and children aged 4 to 13), from 28 people by appointment; below that, on request. |
| Families | €302 adults and 2 children under 14. |
| Family: 2 adults and 3 children under 14 | €34 |
| Visite Découverte and savoury plate (per person) | €27.50 |
| Visite Découverte and sweet snack (per person) | €19.50 |
| Day gourmet pass: visit, savoury plate and workshop no. 1 (per person) | €63 |
2026 season prices for the Visite Découverte, about 45 minutes, tasting included.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A car park reserved for people with reduced mobility gives direct access to the shop via the side road. The website gives no information on the accessibility of the museum rooms.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €30 · 2 adults and 2 children under 14. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Children’s workshop of 1 hour 30 minutes (ages 5 to 12, €22 per child and €22 per accompanying adult) on Wednesdays during school holidays; workshop no. 1 from age 8 (€36) and full workshop from age 12 (€56) on Thursdays from April to October.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus stop beside departmental road D406 (name of the stop not given).
By car
Parking available
Main car park beside departmental road D406, with access on foot or, on request, transport by car from the museum. Via the side road: car park for people with reduced mobility with direct access to the shop, and car park for minibuses.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Bodega “Tinka” (savoury plate, sweet snack, drinks by the stream); shop with gâteaux basques, homemade pastries and selected Basque products.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Up to 190 guests.
Private hire possible for visits, workshops and the day gourmet pass (package on request). Large reception room for up to 190 people; lunch at Maison Haranea for about fifty people; groups of up to 60 people for the packages.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Visite Découverte is led by a pastry chef. For groups, workshops in English are possible. Replies to email enquiries are usually sent within about 48 hours. |
