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A pillar of the Basque Country

The ideal city to discover the Basque Country: its culture, its gastronomy and its festivals.

Bayonne

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Culture
& Exploration

St. Mary's Cathedral

UNESCO listed Gothic masterpiece, with a peaceful cloister.

Visit Saint Mary's Cathedral

Museum
Basque

To understand the history, traditions and identity of the Basque Country.

Visit the Basque Museum

Street
Art Tour

Bayonne, capital of Basque street art: mural works to be discovered on foot.

Discover Street Art

Cruise
On the Adour

Explore Bayonne from the water, aboard a sightseeing boat.

Adour Loisirs
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Feasts
& Traditions

Ham Fair

(April)

A gourmet rendezvous around the famous Bayonne ham.

Ham fair

Neighborhood parties

(Saint-Esprit, Petit Bayonne...)

Popular atmosphere, concerts, refreshments and conviviality.

Cultural agenda

Music Day

June 21

Outdoor scenes in every neighborhood.

Official site

Chocolate festival

(October)

Bayonne is the historic capital of chocolate in France: tastings, workshops, discoveries.

Chocolate city

Bayonne festivals

(end of July)

Five days of non-stop celebration, an iconic event in the South West.

Official site
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Tapas
& Gastronomy

The Market
Les Halles

A lively place to taste local specialties and share a drink.

See the market

Market Bar

Generous tapas, lively aperitifs, a local institution.

See the bar

At Txotx

Another authentic cider house to enjoy the txotx experience.

See the cider house

Ciderhouse
Ttipia

Traditional Basque menu, cider served in a barrel, warm atmosphere.

See the restaurant
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For athletes

Anglet beaches

20 minutes from Bayonne, a famous spot for surfing and swimming.

See the beaches

Veloroute
Of the Adour

(Velodyssey)

A gentle path along the river, perfect for biking.

The Velodyssey

Hike
In La Rhune

Mythical summit with panoramic views, accessible on foot or by train.

Mount the Rhune

Indoor climbing

Rooms like The Roof Basque Country allow you to climb indoors, in any season.

The Roof Basque Country

Our
partners
for your stay

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