Maison Gamboia

In 2022, the house was fully renovated by its new owner. “We wanted to keep the spaces simple and open — so that art could breathe.” Out with the superfluous, in with natural materials: local wood, linen, terracotta, and French — often Basque — craftsmanship. Every piece of furniture was carefully sourced or made by local artisans.

And in the bedrooms? Art on the walls, bedding you’ll wish you had at home, cotton or linen sheets, soaps made in the Basque Country, and windows that open onto fruit trees or the forest.In short, a soft, soothing atmosphere.

What makes Gamboia truly unique is what’s grown here: heirloom tomatoes, wild pansies — and plenty of artistic projects. Thanks to the association La Réciproque, the house hosts creative residencies, performances, exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.

“Maison Gamboia, supported by La Réciproque, is a living space for contemporary creation — a place where artists, artisans, researchers, and locals come together to explore, experiment, and share. At the heart of the Basque region, it pulses with residencies, workshops, conversations, and creative exchange.”

The garden at Maison Gamboia is just as enchanting — with permaculture beds, medicinal plants, and dyeing flowers. It offers rich, sensory experiences led by passionate herbalists and inspired chefs.

When you’re ready to explore beyond the garden, there are mountain springs, hiking trails, the Oxocellaya caves, or a leisurely bike ride to the market to sample some local cheese.“In just 30 minutes, you can be on your way to Santiago de Compostela and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — or heading into the Spanish Basque Country via Ainhoa or Sare, enchanting villages steeped in legend.”