Bayonne: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayonne is classified as a historic monument according to the 1862 list. Its cloister was built in the 13th and 14th centuries on the site of a Romanesque cloister and houses remarkable tombs as well as remains from the cathedral.

Those wishing to experience Bayonne between the cathedral, Plaine d’Ansot and Halles can consider renting a holiday apartment.

In the immediate vicinity of Bayonne, the Château Vieux de Bayonne is listed as a fortress. Also in the immediate vicinity of Bayonne, the Citadelle de Bayonne is listed as a fortress.

The Abbaye de Saint-Bernard-lès-Bayonne is a historic site in the immediate vicinity of Bayonne.

The Trinquet Saint-André is one of the oldest trinquets in France. At certain times, visitors can watch a pelota game played with bare hands there.

The first Fêtes de Bayonne opened on Wednesday, 13 July 1932, and included concerts as well as pelota games.

The Rocher de la Vierge is a monument in the vicinity of Bayonne.

Nature

The Plaine d’Ansot is a Natura 2000 wetland in the Barthes of the Nive, featuring a mosaic of woodland, wet meadows and reed beds.

The Plaine d’Ansot has seven kilometres of paths open to pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists.

The beaches Plage de l'Océan, Plage des Cavaliers, Plage de la Madrague and Plage des Corsaires are located in the vicinity of Bayonne.

Food and Festivals

The “Chocolat gourmand” tour includes encounters with chocolatiers, the history of chocolate in Bayonne from the 17th century to the present day, and a tasting.

The Foire au Jambon de Bayonne has taken place every year since its first edition in 1462. At the fair, visitors can learn about traditional production methods and taste ham as well as other Basque regional products.

The Halles of Bayonne have around sixty stalls selling vegetables, cheese, fish and food to eat on site.

Other destinations: Saint-Pierre-D'irube, Itxassou, Masparraute, Geüs-D'oloron, Ciboure, Charritte-de-Bas, Béguios, Orthez

To the overarching travel overview: Pyrenees-Atlantiques.