Open shop
Monday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Friday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday - 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00
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Visit the Espelette Pepper Farm – Tour Times & Information

Free visit • No booking required • Approximately 1 hour • Tasting included • Free parking

🇫🇷 Our free guided tours are available in French only.
For English-speaking visitors, we can arrange a private guided tour in English by prior arrangement.
Please contact our team to check availability and request a quote for a private tour.

🕒Current tour times

Last updated: 11 September 2026

📅 From Sunday 13 September to Friday 30 October 2026

View visiting hours

Monday to Sunday

Morning
10:30 am
Afternoon
2:30 pm


Arriving later in the afternoon?

Additional tour times may be available after 2:30 pm, depending on visitor numbers and the groups already booked for that day.

 

👉 Please ask our team directly when you arrive at the Atelier to find out whether any additional tour times are available that day.

No guided tours on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 — closed.

Explore at your own pace

Explore our maze in the Espelette pepper field at your own pace. Open from July to November. The walk takes around 30 minutes and is ideal for families with young children or anyone who would like to discover the farm independently.

The Maze trail is available in English. The information along the route and the quiz are translated so that you can enjoy the experience independently.

Would you prefer a guided tour?

Discover how we work on our farm, learn about the cultivation of PDO Espelette pepper and enjoy a free tasting of our products.

Our free guided tours are available in French only. English-speaking visitors can request a private guided tour in English, subject to prior arrangement and availability.

Looking for a private tour in English?

Private guided tours can be arranged for English-speaking visitors. Please contact our team in advance to check availability and request a personalised quote.

🕒Annual tour schedule

Tour times may change depending on the season, public holidays or events taking place at the Atelier.


13 September to 30 October 2026

Monday to Sunday

10:30 am

2:30 pm


Additional afternoon tours

Additional tours may be offered after 2:30 pm, depending on visitor numbers and the groups already booked. Please ask our team directly when you arrive at the Atelier.

No guided tours on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 — closed.

November and December

Monday to Friday

10:3014:30

Saturday and Sunday:
Closed — no guided tours.

24 December: the shop will be open, but there will be no guided tours. The shop will close earlier in the afternoon.

Closed on 25 December and 1 January.

January

There are no guided tours in January. Our guides are taking a well-earned break 🙂

The shop remains open Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Our team will be happy to advise you and introduce you to our products.

February, March and April

Monday to Friday

10:3014:30

Saturday and Sunday:
Closed — no guided tours.

May, June and early July

Monday to Sunday

10:30

14:00

15:30

Early July: these times apply until the summer schedule begins.

Previous opening hours — 29 August to 12 September 2026

These opening hours are no longer in effect from Sunday 13 September.

Monday to Sunday

10:30

14:00

15:30

Previous opening hours — 20 to 28 August 2026

These opening hours are no longer in effect.
They were valid from Thursday 20 August to Friday 28 August 2026 inclusive.

Monday to Friday

Morning
10:30
Afternoon

14:0015:0016:30

Saturday and Sunday

Morning
10:30
Afternoon

14:0015:30

Previous opening hours — 13 July to 19 August 2026

These opening hours are no longer in effect.
They were valid from 13 July to Wednesday 19 August 2026 inclusive.

Monday to Friday

Morning

10:0011:00

Afternoon

14:0015:0016:30

Saturday and Sunday

Morning
10:30
Afternoon

14:00

15:00

16:30

The Atelier du Piment was open on Saturday 15 August 2026.

Practical information

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Approximately 1 hour
Tour and tasting

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Free tour
No booking required

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Free parking
Cars and coaches

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Group visits

Discover our options for groups of more than 10 people, associations, clubs, coach tours and organised groups.

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Private tours in English

Enjoy a private guided tour of the Atelier in English. Please contact our team in advance to check availability and request a quote.

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Corporate events

Organise a corporate event, seminar or team-building activity at the Atelier.

Frequently asked questions about tour times

Are guided tours available in English?

Our free guided tours are available in French only. English-speaking visitors can request a private guided tour in English, subject to prior arrangement and availability. Please contact our team before your visit to discuss your requirements and request a quote.

Do I need to book a visit to the Atelier du Piment?

No. Individual visitors and families do not need to book for the free French-language tours shown on this page. Prior arrangement is required for groups of more than 10 people and for private guided tours in English.

Do tour times change depending on the season?

Yes. Tour times change depending on the season, holidays, public holidays and events taking place at the Atelier. This page shows the current schedule available at the time of your visit.

Can there be additional tours later in the afternoon?

Yes. From 13 September, the scheduled tours are at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. Additional tours may sometimes be offered after 2:30 pm, depending on visitor numbers and the groups already booked. Please ask our team directly when you arrive at the Atelier to find out what is available that day.

When is the best time to visit if I want to avoid the busiest periods?

Visitor numbers can vary depending on the day and on the groups already booked. If you would like to know which tour may be quieter, please ask our team when you arrive at the Atelier.

Can I visit without booking?

Yes. Individual visitors and families can come without booking during the tour times shown on this page. Please note that these free guided tours are conducted in French only.

Contact our team to plan your visit

Do you have a question about tour times, group visits or a private guided tour in English? Please contact our team before you visit.