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Meet Nadège
Private Chauffeur & Tailor-Made Travel Expert
in the Basque Country

I’m Nadège, founder of Ze Chauffeur,
My goal is simple: to offer you a unique experience, far beyond just transportation.

My journey has always been shaped by movement, cultures and initiative.

Born in
Alsace and raised between the Drôme, Ardèche, Normandy & Switzerland, I grew up navigating regions and identities. Early on, I understood that every place carries its own rhythm, & every traveler experiences it differently.

In 1994, I moved to California and stayed for five years. (AuPair, & Internation Trade Company). Living and working in the United States shaped my independence and exposed me to international hospitality standards built on anticipation, adaptability & attention to detail.

In 1999 I return to Europe, after spending a winter in
Crans-Montana, I settled in the Basque Country.

From 2000 to 2004, I worked in Saint-Jean-de-Luz for
Quiksilver in the commercial department & for Roxy at the very beginning of its marketing development — learning how to build identity, structure and experience from the ground up.

In 2004, while traveling in
Australia, I discovered the “hop-on hop-off” touring model for independent international travelers. The concept resonated immediately. France offered extraordinary cultural and regional diversity yet no structured touring service allowed travelers to move across the country while discovering it meaningfully.

In 2005, I created
Ze Busa hop-on hop-off bus touring service throughout France.
I personally designed the itineraries to combine transportation and discovery
into one seamless experience. The first tours launched in 2006.
Ze Bus operated in partnership with Hostelling International and gained international visibility. I presented the project to the French Minister of Tourism and obtained my public Bus transport driving license to ensure full professional legitimacy.

This national experience — designing routes across France, combining transfers with curated stops — became the foundation of my expertise.

In 2013, I chose a more refined and personal direction. I created
Ze Chauffeur 
A private, high-end evolution of my original vision. 

Now I am still pationated about taking you around for you to have the best relaxing enjoyable unforgettable time. 

 

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Testimonials & the latest on TripAdvisor 

Bordeaux Transfer SAn Sebastian

Hi Nadege,
We talk about you often and fondly—the time we spent with you was among the best of our one-month trip.  The area, the food, the sights but mostly you combined to make our experience together a highlight of our trip for which thank you.  many of our friends and clients have requested your information but none are planning a trip to the area any time soon.
Susan

Nadege Ze Chauffeur

Bonjour Nadege.

We had a great, unforgettable day with you and our friends

Again many thanks for the very special day we spent with you. We were so glad to see the Basque region with its interesting and colorful architecture and hearing the history of the region. We had so much fun being with you, and sharing your enthusiasm for the area. We now know why you love it so much.

San Sebastian

Hello Nadege,

Greetings from Seattle. We are back home after 5 weeks of extensive travel. Henriette and I would like to thank you for the photos, and most importantly for your professional and courteous service. We want you to know that we enjoyed our day together in the beautiful French Basque country. You are a first class tour operator, and in our opinion, you will go far. I will most certainly recommend you to our friends and clients, and will personally contact you for our next tour in France.  Keep well my friend, and have a good and prosperous summer travel season.

Samir & Henriette

Day Tour Nadege Ze Chauffeur

Dear Nadege,
Greetings from sunny hot Tokyo!
I would like to thank you SO much for the wonderful service you had offered to us during our 5-day trip through the beautiful Basque from late June to early July. 
It was probably the one of THE greatest holidays ever for me, thanks to "our" Nadege who was not just a guide/driver, rather a dedicated Basque ambassador with such high hospitality minded to make our trip One & Only. 
Nadege, thank you really with my heart for helping to make our holiday the fantastic one!!
If you have a chance to visit Japan, we will all welcome you with big hug.
Wish you continuous success of your business, and enjoy your life!
 
With best regards from Japan!

Celebrating 13 years

Charming Private guided day tours & transfers in Biarritz, San Sebastian, Basque Country, South West & France
 Authentic & Unique experiences - Food & Wine Tours - Scenic drives -  Smiles - Services
Since 2013 

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