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Fronton Zazpiak Bat is the only Basque pelota court in North America, where locals still play this ancient handball sport against stone walls. Watch a match or try your hand at this living tradition that keeps Basque culture alive on this tiny French archipelago.
Tips
August 10 at 10pm
For one week each August, Saint-Pierre transforms into a slice of the Basque Country: red and white banners flutter over streets filled with the crack of pelota, the smell of grilling chorizo, and bandas playing until dawn. Watch athletes compete in traditional games, graze on pintxos and Basque Cake from food stalls, and dance at the closing ball.
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Watch LiveWatch LiveFronton Zazpiak Bat is the only Basque pelota court in North America, where locals still play this ancient handball sport against stone walls. Watch a match or try your hand at this living tradition that keeps Basque culture alive on this tiny French archipelago.
Tips
August 10 at 10pm
For one week each August, Saint-Pierre transforms into a slice of the Basque Country: red and white banners flutter over streets filled with the crack of pelota, the smell of grilling chorizo, and bandas playing until dawn. Watch athletes compete in traditional games, graze on pintxos and Basque Cake from food stalls, and dance at the closing ball.