Somewhere between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the border that Spain shares with France blends into a vast geographical and cultural blanket. Stretching from the Basque coastline to the Pyrenees and dipping down into Catalonia, this cross-border region is filled with history, art, and nature. Travelers exploring this area are treated to a wide variety of landscapes and a mix of cultural influences that tell a story of centuries-old connections and tensions between …