* Spain: The Basque Country (Euskadi) in Spain is the most populous Basque region, with major cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián.
* France: The French Basque Country (Pays Basque), also known as Iparralde, is a smaller region with Bayonne as its largest city.
So, to meet the Basque people, you could visit Spain (specifically the Basque Country) and France (specifically the French Basque Country).