We visited Real Chocolate on a whim while in St. Jean-de-Luz, with somewhat low expectations given…read morethe sort-of kitschy look of the place with bright pinking awnings. But alas, once inside, they had stacks and stacks of interesting varieties of chocolate, all calling to us wantingly to take us home! The store attendant had very little English, (and I have very little French), but he was kind and helpful, and let us taste several chocolates before we chose a few to take along for more "in depth" tasting. We were pleased with the results, except the our resolve to make it last for a week or ten days didn't stick. If you seeking out local chocolatiers, it's definitely worth stopping in for some "Real Chocolate."

This boutique chocolatiers are seemingly everywhere with their mouth-watering selections of…read moretraditional basque cherry -filled tarts (Gateaux Cerise Noire) and artisan chocolates. We visited SEVERAL times during our short stay in St-Jean-de-Luz. We tried (and enjoyed) the cherry tart, macarons, crème cake and the chocolates. You really can't go wrong here if you like tasty sweet things like us.

This is THE PLACE TO GO if you want to try the original macaron! There is so much history in this…read morearea and Maison Adam certainly makes up part of it. I've been here several times now and I remember the first time I bit into these heavenly macarons, I thought I was tasting a fluffy marshmallowy cloud of deliciousness! You can buy them separately or in a package to bring home to family and friends. They also sell fine chocolates that could stand to battle against Belgian chocolates! Do yourself a favor and walk, no RUN, to this little shop of joy.

The best "gâteau basque" in the area, period. Choices of different sizes and different flavors :…read moretraditional with cream, cherries, chestnuts... all worth trying.

Finally a Gluten Free Gateau Basque!! Not to mention is was…read moreperfect! My husband and I have been staying in the Cote Basque of France for two weeks in the Summer for four years now (specifically St. Jean De Luz and now this year Bidart). Until today I have been unable to find Gluten Free Gateau Basque. Today, while driving through small towns in the French Pyrenees we happened upon a bakery behind a restaurant and the cakes were beautiful. I asked if she had any GF cakes and she had one! We bought it, took it to the park, and ate a slice each. Heaven. My husband said it was as good as any Gateau Basque that he has eaten anywhere here. And as for me.... I was so so so happy to finally have GF Gateau Basque! Highly recommend!!

I stopped here to buy a gâteau Basque, one of my favorite things to eat in the world. I had…read morepreviously visited their sister store in Bordeaux (loved it) and wanted to see if one of their locations in the Basque region was just as good. It is! They had large and individual sized cakes. I bought a small cake and was pleased to see a flavor I had not yet seen - citron. It was a nice balance between sweet and tart. The crust was as wonderful as the filling. I also tried the local version of the macaron, which is similar to the type you will see 3 hours north in Saint-Emilion. I believe it is made with hazelnut flour instead of almond and they are naturally colored (no food coloring) and they are not filled. It was freshly made and very tasty. The staff was very kind and helpful, although surprised that I only wanted one macaron. I politely explained that I was dieting and was trying to keep my treats to a minimum. The window had a lovely display with elaborately made animals and other creatures out of chocolate for the upcoming Easter holiday. The shop also had a large selection of chocolates. If you are someone with a sweet tooth or know someone who is, it is worth visiting while you are in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

We had tasted the basque cake at another bakery but saw someone eating one that looked better and…read moreit was from here so we decided to visit. What a place. It's not the place to go if you are hungry since it can satisfy your sweet or savory taste buds. Personally, I could never work there as I would be as big as a house. Within two hours of leaving the place I tasted their cherry basque cake, macrons, chocolates and caramels. I enjoyed every bite and brought some home for gifts. The store celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1995 so they are doing something right :) They have a website for ordering which can also be a dangerous thing!

First time having brunch and I'm not disappointed: The employees are very nice. The quality of the…read moreservice is very efficient. A lot of good and various choices on the menu. I would recommend the hot chocolat. It is very well situated and eco-friendly indeed they don't use any plastic and their straws are in cardboard.

Loved this little place. Affordable, good service and a beautiful view of the beach. What else can…read moreyou ask for? (Cappuccinos are huge...)