Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting
Description
You will visit the last salting room and ham dryer still active in Bayonne. You will know everything about the preparation of ham, from the origin of the meat to all the operations necessary for the preparation of ham. The visit ends with a tasting of the house's original products.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The salting room and dryer are on the 2nd floor of the building, accessible by a staircase, without elevator.
- Guide only in French language
Reviews(210)
Good to do, you learn things
A must-do without hesitation! If you are passing through Bayonne or the Basque Country in general, you absolutely must stop by Pierre IBAIALDE! As soon as you pass through the door of the shop, you are immersed in the heart of the trade, and your nostrils will delight in the sweet smell of ham, suspended directly above your head! The visit lasts about an hour; the teams are smiling, kind, and especially passionate, which is felt every second. We had a great time discovering the history behind Pierre IBAIALDE. About history, anecdotes, manufacturing secrets, transparency about the company, and warnings to avoid being misled during large-scale purchases....! GREAT! After the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious products that are made on-site, and you can even leave with your hands full by passing through the shop right at the entrance. For the price, you really should not miss out on this activity; we will definitely place an order on their website in the coming months! A small tip: to be at ease if you are driving, park in the Sainte Claire underground parking lot! It is located less than 5 minutes on foot from the shop. Thank you to all the teams! Sincerely, a visitor from Limousin
A rich experience in culture and discoveries, the know-how of ham & sausage yum-yum.
It is a must-do, we learn interesting things. For those who love charcuterie, there are good smells of ham.
Superb small business in the city center. The staff is very dedicated. Six people work there. Only regional and natural products. The explanations are very detailed. Purchase possible vacuum-sealed. Long shelf life. I recommend this visit. Duration is about 40 to 45 minutes with a tasting.
Very interesting visit, very good explanations, the little extra is a tasting of ham, sausage, and duck pâté, I highly recommend this visit.
Very instructive visit. In 45 minutes, you learn a lot about the production of ham. You can feel Mr. IBAIALDE's passion in his speech.
Too bad, we don't visit anything except the salt pan We had done the chocolate museum before and we were not disappointed
Bonjour. Nous sommes navrés que la visite de notre atelier n'ait pas répondu à votre attente. Pourtant la visite de notre atelier, qui dure 45 minutes et qui est guidée et commentée, permet de voir, au même étage, le dernier saloir et le dernier séchoir de Bayonne ainsi qu'au rez de chaussée, notre étonnante salle d'affinage où 850 jambons peuvent être suspendus. Par contre, Il n'est pas possible pour des raisons sanitaires d'entrer dans le laboratoire de production. Nous espérons toutefois que la dégustation de notre jambon artisanal, de notre saucisson de porc à la purée de piment d'Espelette, et de notre pâté de canard à l'Espelette a égayé vos papilles !! Carole
Discovery of the manufacture of hams very interesting and well animated by the very dynamic speaker. The atmosphere was very pleasant
Bonjour ! Nous sommes désolés de répondre si tard à votre avis si sympathique. Nous sommes ravis de vous avoir accueillis en 2025 dans notre atelier de fabrication de jambon à Bayonne. Au plaisir de vous revoir en 2026.
very informative, mr ibailde is passionate and knows how to transmit his passion. For locals we had never taken the time to visit
Bonjour et merci ! Mais pardon de répondre si tard à votre avis ! En espérant vous revoir dans notre atelier quand vous le souhaitez.
