The Day

One village, one day, everything on foot. Here's how Thursday, September 9th, 2027 goes:

1. 3:45 PM

   Shuttle from Saint-Jean-de-Luz

   We're picking you up. Be out front of Le Komptoir des Amis (7 Boulevard du Commandant Passicot) at 3:45 sharp — the shuttle leaves for Ascain from there.

2. 4:00 PM

   Arrive at the Marché d'Ascain

   Find a seat. Say hello.

3. 4:30 PM

   The ceremony

   On the market square. In French and English, because that's the only way this works. Officiated by our friend Vikram, who is American and is going to figure it out.

4. Afterwards

   The walk to the town hall

   Everyone walks together — two minutes, the whole party — for the civil ceremony at the Mairie d'Ascain.

5. 5:45 PM

   Bus to Achafla Baita

   Straight from the Mairie, everyone boards the bus for the short ride up to Achafla Baita.

6. 6:00 PM

   Méchoui at Achafla Baita

   Méchoui means a whole lamb, roasted, shared family-style. Drinks, dancing, and our friend Noj on the decks.

7. 1:00 AM

   Last dance

   We close the night out, and the village goes back to sleep.

Kids are welcome. This is a family day. Driving yourself instead of taking the shuttle? Plan to be in Ascain by 4:00.