History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionEzpeletako Herriko Etxea / Mairie d'Espelette
Espelette
A town hall inside an actual castle with exhibits on Espelette's claim to fame—its fiery peppers—plus local legends like France's first-ever Miss France, Agnès Souret.
Historic castle setting
Local history museum
Espelette pepper heritage
Charming Basque village
Tips
👑"captivated" learning France's first Miss France was from here
🌶️pepper was brought from South America in 1500s
🗣️guided tours run Thursdays at 10 AM
Ezpeletako Herriko Etxea / Mairie d'Espelette
Espelette
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionA town hall inside an actual castle with exhibits on Espelette's claim to fame—its fiery peppers—plus local legends like France's first-ever Miss France, Agnès Souret.
Historic castle setting
Local history museum
Espelette pepper heritage
Charming Basque village
Tips
👑"captivated" learning France's first Miss France was from here
🌶️pepper was brought from South America in 1500s
🗣️guided tours run Thursdays at 10 AM