Crossing the Border Into Spain

Spend the morning taking advantage of your hotel's central location by walking to some of Toulouse's most famous sights.
Le Capitole comprises not only the city hall and staterooms but also a grand opera house. Enter its reception rooms on the first floor to see giant canvases, busts, and paintings depicting the history of Toulouse.
You can access the historic rooms from Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, and from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, Sundays, and public holidays.

One of the lasting symbols of Toulouse, Saint-Sernin is the largest Romanesque church in France. In 1998, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, thanks to its historic role as a stop for pilgrims on the route to Santiago de Compostela.
During the summer months, the church is open from 8.30am until 7pm.

Make the short walk back to your hotel, for it's time to leave Toulouse and hit the road towards the Pyrenees!

After a good hour heading south, stop for lunch in the quaint commune of Valentine. L'Etable is a steakhouse that proves that recipes don't need to be complex to be delicious. The food here is cooked on open wood and coal fires, giving the meat a sumptuous smokey flavour.
The restaurant is open every day between 12pm and 2pm, and additionally for evening service Wednesday to Sunday. To book a table, call the number listed on this website..

The vibrant town of Pau straddles the Pyrenees and the Basque coast, and it makes for a perfect pit stop on your way to the Spanish border.
Thanks to its proximity to the snow-tipped peaks to its south, the views from every meter of its 1.8km Boulevard des Pyrenees make for a wonderful stroll. Park your car here for an hour and enjoy the walk along the River Ousse.

How could you possibly make the pleasant stroll along the Boulevard des Pyrenees even more charming? By stopping for ice cream of course!
Along with a wide choice of ice creams, they also offer a selection of tea cakes, crepes, scones, and cookies. It's open from 2pm until 8pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 9.30am every other day of the week.

After an hour on the road, it would be wise to take a rest stop, and this popular shopping mall in Ametzondo is a great place to come shopping for souvenirs.
Cultura is fantastic for books and comics, while you'll find all manner of scented candles and bath bombs at Vanille Fraise, or opt for chocolates and other French artisanal delicacies from Le Comptoir de Mathilde.
The mall is closed on Sundays, and open from 10am until 8pm every other day.

Welcome to Spain! You've spent several hours on the road, so take advantage of Hotel Arbaso's perfect location and free parking policy. You won't be needing your car again today, so park up and walk the short distance to dinner. A memorable night in the Basque Country awaits!

It's another Michelin-recommended restaurant for you this evening, and this family-run restaurant sees Chef Gutavo Ficoseco dishing up traditional and unfussy Basque Country specials at very reasonable prices. Especially the three-course set menu of the day that even includes water, bread, and wine for under €30.
Just don't forget to book - the locals like this place as much as the tourists. You can reserve a table via their website.. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, the restaurant is open for lunch between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, and for evening service between 8.30pm and 10.30pm.

There's no better way to digest your wonderful meal than with a moonlit walk into San Sebastian's lively old town. La Parte Vieja is the most popular district in the city, with its maze of narrow winding streets lined with atmospheric Pintxos bars.
One such bar is Akerbeltz, where you can spill out onto the outside street and enjoy your drink with a stunning view over the ocean. It's open every night until 11am, except on Fridays and Saturdays when the drinks are served until 2am.

If you're keen to dance late into the Spanish night, then this is the bar for you. A longtime San Sebastian favourite, you'll find live music on most nights here, and it goes on from 8pm until 2am on Thursdays and Sundays, with an extra half an hour allotted for Fridays and Saturdays. The bar is closed Monday to Wednesday.

Once you've danced, sang, and drunk enough for one night, take the short stroll back for a comfortable bed in your four-star hotel.