Welcome to the Kiwi Valley, a magical place where Christmas is celebrated with unique warmth and friendliness. Discover the many activities and traditions that make this season so special in our beautiful valley.
Maj 09 December 2024
Breaking news
Exceptionally, the markets of Peyrehorade initially scheduled on Wednesdays December 25 and January 1 are moved to Tuesday 24 and 31 December.
Christmas events
Creative Christmas workshop in Habas on December 18. From 6 years old. Free. By reservation at 05 58 49 24 60.
Christmas show at Sorde l'Abbaye on December 21. On the program: children’s tales with the Cie La Marge Rousse, decoration of the Christmas tree and snack for young and old. Free.
Christmas ball in Orthevielle on December 21. Animated by the TNT group. Price: 5 €.
Christmas evening at the Eco Solidarity flea market in Mimbaste on December 21.
"La Maison de Noël" in Hastingues from 21 to 28 December from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. It will open its doors to transport children and adults in a universe where the Christmas magic comes alive.
Hailhe de Nadau in Mimbaste on 23 December with the Clarineros. Bring your bundles and throw all your worries on the fire.
FIND THE WHOLE OF THE HOLIDAY ANIMATIONS ON OUR ONLINE AGENDA
Our gift ideas
Local delicacies: Make gourmet baskets with products from the valley, such as jams, honey, chocolate, kiwis... for the sweet side and foie gras and products around duck, salmon, black pork... for the savory side. To find out more, go to the gastronomy section
Experiences: Offer an unforgettable and unique experience to your loved ones with a paramotor flight over the Kiwi Valley. With our partner XL Paramotor, you will fly over the beautiful landscapes of our region. Read more: XL paramoteur
Nos idées d'activités
Le zoo de Labenne
Ouvert pendant les vacances de Noël de 14h à 18h. Fermé les 25 décembre et 1er janvier.
Vous pouvez visiter une nouvelle zone dédiée aux espèces amazoniennes. Venez découvrir les fascinants Saïmiris à tête noire, les emblématiques Toucan toco et leurs cousins, les magnifiques Araçari à oreillons roux dans un nouvel espace exotique et luxuriant spécialement aménagé pour leur arrivée.
Le zoo d'Asson
Ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 18h
Du 21 décembre au 5 janvier, venez découvrir 3 nouveaux nourrissages en public, en plus des 12 rencontres quotidiennes qui ont lieu toute l’année. À 10h30 et 15h00 : tortues, chauves-souris et porcs-épics de la serre tropicale. À 11h00 : Hippopotames pygmées.
Le petit + : Pendant toutes les vacances de fin d’année, un livret « Défis Nature » est offert à chaque famille !
Our ideas for your holiday table
Les Gourmandises de Nicolas
Possibility to order for the Christmas weekend before December 22 in store or at 05 58 73 79 08. Open every day in December.
Les Gourmandises de Nicolas offer a wide choice of logs, tenderloins, macarons and pannetons for salty side, fall for canapés assortments, tapas or hot feuilletés.
The artisanal creations of Les Gourmandises de Nicolas
L'Atelier 40 Cuarenta
Order from Aitano at 06 63 10 17 53.
Treat yourself during the holidays with a gourmet box with Iberian flavors around exceptional products: sheep cheese with truffle and black garlic, lomo and coppa DO Teruel, chorizo and sausage Bellota, duck sausage, ham Cebo de Campo, olives garlic rosemary, reganas in olive oil, coulis de piquillos (Maison Argaud)
Prices :
Box 2/3 people: 35 € and Box 5/6 people: 54 €
La Maison Bignalet
Order before 19 December for Christmas and before 26 December for the New Year in the shops of Habas (05 58 49 93 09) and Pouillon (05 58 74 24 90), as well as on the market of Peyrehorade.
Think of the products of the Maison Bignalet for your holiday menus: cold starters, foie gras of duck and goose, appetizers and hot dishes, fish, poultry, stuffed poultry, meat.
The gourmet products of the Maison Bignalet
Our restaurant menus
L'Auberge du Pas de Vent in Pouillon
Menu Saint Sylvestre at 65 € per person. Available on 31 December evening and 1 January. By reservation on 05 58 98 34 65.
The creamy, creamy chestnut, cube of roasted foie gras, to put in your mouth
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Sea spider crumble, fresh cheese tip, aniseed lobster bisque, puff pastry matches
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Sautéed cuttlefish, butternut and hazelnuts creamy risotto, white butter with orange
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Grilled Chalosse beef, harlequins of winter vegetables, cream of parsnips potatoes and juice of French croutons with pomegranate
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The Sheep farmer from Léa to Orègue, mesclun of young shoots, jam and bread with corn (+5 €)
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The "Mignon" Clafoutis with almond and pineapple milk, carpaccio of duo kiwi, Baileys custard
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve suggestions to take away
Limit of reservations to 21 December for Christmas and 28 December for New Year’s Eve. Withdrawal on 24 December and 31 December at 10:00. Reservation required at 05 58 98 34 65 or aubergedupasdevent@hotmail.com
On the menu: Bisque de crustacés coconut milk, scallops nuts (10€) and Breaded veal with mushrooms and sweet wine from Jurançon, brown sauce and potatoes "Grenaille" (24€)
L'Auberge de l'Abbaye in Sorde l'Abbaye
Ready meals and pastries "home" to take away. Withdrawal of orders on December 24 and 31 between 16h and 18h.
The dishes:
♦ The slipper with apples, breast and foie gras, sauce Jurançon - 11€ per serving
♦ The Asian bowl with mango, bean, steamed rice, Serrano and Chalosse foie gras toast - 12€ per serving
♦ The bowl of "home-made" smoked salmon, sour cream and prawns - 11€ per serving
♦ The leek risotto, sheep cheese and shallot, scallops and monkfish - 15€ per serving
♦ Le salmis de palombe au Madiran - 14€ per serving
♦ Half lobster flambé with cognac and brunoise vegetables - 29€ the portion
♦ The boar stew with wine from Madiran, currant jam and small onions - 13€ per serving
♦ The sweetbreads, mushroom sauce and Muscadet - 15€ per serving
Pastries (4€ per portion):
♦ Chocolate ganache pastry
♦ Vanilla and Grand Marnier Buche
♦ Bavarian pear, mirabelle liqueur
Le petit + : Jean-Christophe offers a promotion on a wide range of wines and champagne.
The Carcoilh’s Christmas in Hastingues
Christmas and New Year's Eve menu at €37 per person. Book on 07 80 52 32 09.
Mini taloas of Banka gravlax trout, herbaceous sauce and its shot of sparkling wine
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Tatin of foie gras terrine with white Lillet and Espelette pepper, apples and gingerbread
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Skewers of swordfish marinated in lemongrass with a giant sweet potato fry, herb sauce
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Rossini style duck breast, miso sauce with gratin dauphinois with cardamom and small mushrooms
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‘Las Vegas’, chocolate fondant with mint butter, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
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Mini platter of three farmhouse cheeses (ewe, cow and mixed) with cherry jam
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Coffee. A shot of arranged rum will be offered to those who wear a Santa hat.
A little extra: On 31 December, a glass of mulled wine will be offered to all Hastingotes and Hastingots.
Local appetizers to take away for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Price: 30 € (26 pieces). On reservation 24 hours in advance
The parts:
♦ 8 mini taloas of Chalosse ham and farm sheep cheese, dried tomatoes, tomato sauce and Espelette pepper
♦ 4 terrine toasts of foie gras with Lillet white and Espelette pepper
♦ 6 duck puffs with homemade spices and butter apples
♦ 4 bites of white mushrooms stuffed with homemade bacon, leek fondue and farm sheep cheese
♦ 4 mini taloas with Banka trout in gravlax, roasted potatoes, herbaceous cream sauce
And also
Oyster Tasting on 21 December from 9.30am to 1pm. Price: €8 (white wine + 6 oysters). Tapas and planchas available.
