Bayonne

Bayonne

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Bayonne		Saint-Pierre-d'Irube at 2 km
Insee code	64102		Anglet at 3.5 km
Postcode	64100		Boucau at 3.5 km
Latitude	43.4929490		Tarnos at 5.4 km
Longitude	-1.4748410		Mouguerre at 5.6 km
Altitude	From 0 to 55 meters		Bassussarry at 5.9 km
Surface	21.68 km²		Villefranque at 6.5 km
Population	44498 inhabitants		Lahonce at 6.6 km
Density	2104 inhabitants/km²		Biarritz at 6.8 km
National label			Arcangues at 7.3 km
Chief town	Pau (at 114 km, 73 min)		Ondres at 7.9 km
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques		Arbonne at 9.1 km
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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Character, not lacking Bayonne. Like the Basque Country it is the economic capital. A country where the red and white houses cling to the green hills and the ocean, always invites us to travel. A land of contrasts, ocean earth, the Basque Country is still "this corner of France where happiness blooms where we know in advance the joys of Paradise" as imagined by the prince of light, Luis Mariano, who brought up the colors. He who did his best to Bayonne statement by offering him a song: Bayonne my love. "Bayonne calls you, answer him now!".

Among the delicious Basque that can be enjoyed at Bayonne, there are two that delight the show from all others: the famous ham as it enjoyed since the Middle Ages, of course, but also chocolate, tasty bayonnaise tradition ... There are also many typical places, cider mills, wineries, renowned restaurants?? everyone should experience to understand, while exciting the taste buds, which is resolutely Bayonne one of the cities most demanding of the Basque Country. To consume without moderation!

• The Musée Bonnat and Basque Museum:

• Must the Bonnat museum keeps more than 5,000 works (paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of art) of which 500 are exhibited in rotation on four levels.
• As for the museum Basque, founded in 1922, it has many properties, carefully selected, divided into themed rooms explaining the history and traditions of the Basque society.

• Guided tour of Old Bayonne:

• The walls that protect the city for over fifteen centuries the magnificent cathedral World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bayonne no lack of interest. In the alleys of its old quarters that one feels the beating heart of the historic city: its ancient canals, its cellars, its cloister, the Old Castle, its tall houses, narrow, ornate shutters and wood sides colorful, everything here is genuine ... and unique.
• Guided visits (2 hours).

• The workshop of chocolate Andrieu

• This institution bayonnaise to discover cocoa farming, the history of chocolate Bayonne and a rich collection of machinery used to manufacture early last century. All day, an informative movie from the production of cocoa into chocolate craft completes the tour which always ends with a hearty taste.
• Not to be missed: every morning you can watch the work of craftsmen who make the famous specialties Andrieu!

• February:

• Frequently Asked Beef Fat - Diamonds halls.
• Carnival, a Carnival as elsewhere around the famous San Pantzar.

• April:

• Frequently Ham - Carreau halls.

• May:

• Days of Chocolate.
• Sagarno Eguna (feast of cider).

• June:

• Celebration of Music: June 21

• July:

• Medieval Market (crafts) - Porte d'Espagne.
• Arts & Crafts in the street - Streets Lormand and Victor Hugo.
• Christmas Bayonne: end of July.

• August:

• Art Exhibition craftsmen - Cloister of the Cathedral.
• Craftsmen in the street.

• September:

• Heritage Days.

• Market Montmartre, some Saturdays in May, June, July, August, September and October - Place Pasteur.

Ancient center		St Mary's Cathedral
Christmas Bayonne		Chocolate

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

Le Chistera Bayonne Between the City Hall and the Cathedral,, the Marmouyet welcomes you at theChistera. For over 50 years the values ​​are the same. Un excellent ratio price / quality for a real basque... Located in Bayonne From 15 € to 35 € per person

Itzuli-mitzuli Biarritz TRADITIONAL small restaurant, meat and fish a la plancha and wine list selected by us, warm and conviale with fireplace. Located 6.1 km from Bayonne From 15 € to 30 € per person

Negresseco Biarritz Located in the heart of an expanding area (the docks of the Negress), in one of the buildings of the former Tuilerie Biarritz. In this traditional Basque house, you will discover a... Located 6.5 km from Bayonne From 20 € to 35 € per person

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La musica anglet   Anglet Our three rooms available in ground garden, each with its own entrance in an exotic garden in the heart of a quiet dead-end track. Rooms clévacances 3 keys. The room 'sun' has a double... Located 2.8 km from Bayonne From 65 € to 75 € the double room

Annette rocafort     9.2 Anglet A warm welcome awaits guests in Annette's home, situated in a quiet residential area of Anglet, where you will enjoy the calm of the garden, after a day's sight-seeing in the Pays Basque.... Located 4.6 km from Bayonne 65 € the double room

Maison Latchueta     9.8 Mouguerre At the heart of Basque country, next to the charming village of Mouguerre, Latchueta mansion of the 17th century, was completely renovated and welcomes you to its authentic decor and... Located 6.8 km from Bayonne From 65 € to 85 € the double room

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Beau T3 vue panoramique sur ocean   10 Anglet Rents in anglet t3 beautiful, with panoramic ocean view in gated, 400 meters from the beach and 5 minutes from the Chiberta forest, near the golf course and spa. Biarritz: 1 km, Bayonne:... Located 5.3 km from Bayonne From 510 € to 1130 € per week

Biarritz t2 Biarritz Charming apartment 2 rooms 40m ² microwave washing machine TV bathroom. Located 5.7 km from Bayonne From 350 € to 500 € per week

Studio Tarnos Studio 32 m² ground floor in a house, 10mn from Bayonne, 5 minutes from the beach, quiet lot, close to all amenities. Bathroom, kitchen, linen supplied. Private terrace, fully equipped... Located 6.2 km from Bayonne From 300 € to 450 € per week

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Camping les Platanes   Saint-Geours-de-Maremne Family camp-site situated between Dax and the Atlantic beaches & only 30 km to the North of Bayonne. 500 m from the shops including 2 restaurants. Swimming pool with shallow kids pool... Located 29 km from Bayonne From 14 € to 22 € per day

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Hotel Cote Basque      7.4 Bayonne This hotel sits in the heart Bayonne’s historical town, in front of the Saint Esprit bridge. It offers free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms with air conditioning. Guest rooms at the Hotel... Located in Bayonne Room from 60 €

Best Western Le Grand Hotel      7.7 Bayonne Best Western Le Grand Hotel is 5 km (3 miles) from the beaches of the Atlantic Coast, in the centre of Bayonne, a city with an impressive historical and cultural heritage. Entirely... Located in Bayonne Room from 70 €

Campanile Bayonne      7.4 Bayonne Located 3.5 km from the centre of Bayonne, at the foot of the Pyrenees and on the Atlantic coast, this hotel offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. Each air-conditioned... Located in Bayonne Room from 39 €

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