Originally composed as a song titled Chanson espagnole (W315) and dedicated to Mesdemoiselles Rondanelli, this work was later transcribed for solo piano by Chaminade and published in 1895. Characterized by its lyrical melody, evocative rhythms, and Spanish-inflected harmonies, it became one of her most frequently arranged compositions.

Chaminade subsequently prepared a piano four-hand version (Enoch plate 8511), while Victor Charmettes orchestrated the work in 1926. Additional arrangements include versions for violin and piano by Fritz Kreisler (Enoch plate 8397) and Dezső Lederer (Enoch plate 1903), as well as an accordion arrangement by Harold De Bozi (Enoch plate 9231-10).

Chaminade later included the piece in her Petite Suite (Enoch plate 8665), alongside Air italien, Op. 170, No. 2, and Chanson russe, Op. 38, No. 3.