Fabrique de Chistera
Food & Crafts

Fabrique de Chistera

Anglet · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Gonzalez Chisteras Factory is a workshop-museum located in Anglet, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, dedicated to the manufacture and history of the chistera, a traditional Basque basket. The establishment showcases the craftsmanship passed down within the Gonzalez family for five generations. In addition to the exhibition of chisteras, the site offers a workshop tour allowing visitors to discover the manufacturing techniques and methods. This factory is a testament to Basque artisanal heritage and the traditions associated with this basket characteristic of the region.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · Closed

See the rest of the week
Monday
09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Tuesday
09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Wednesday
09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Thursday
09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Friday
09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Saturday
09:00–12:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

6 All. des Liserons

Phone number

+33 5 59 03 85 04

Official website

chisteras-gonzalez.com

Getting there

Nearest station

Biarritz, 4.2 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Parking

About 500 m away.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Galerie Manon Sailly (1.5 km), Prestaart Gallery Biarritz (1.5 km), Galerie d'Art Barthelemy Bouscayrol Biarritz (1.5 km).

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