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16 17 18 19 LE JARDIN BOTANIQUE (BOTANICAL GARDEN) Allées des Tarides (Near the Memorial) LOREZTIA BOUTIK’EXpo HAM THE BAYONNE Nestled high in a 17th century bastion the botanical garden has over 1000 species of PRODUCER CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP flowers and plants from all over the world ( from as far away as New Zealand), with a PIERRE IBAIALDE Japanese garden as a centrepiece. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, April 15 to October 15. 52, quai des Corsaires 41, rue des Cordeliers 7, allée de Gibéléou Entrance free and access for distabled persons. o (l’Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne S T O P Andrieu) 20 LE JARDIN PUBLIC (PUBLIC GARDEN) Avenue Léon Bonnat Composed of two gardens ; Discovery of modern and “Le Jambon de Bayonne”, Serge Andrieu belongs to the • “Le jardin Bonnat”: in the classical French style. traditional beekeeping. a famous regional cured ham, Chocolate Guild of Bayonne • “Le jardin Cassin”: in the more natural English style. Open all-year round. Entrance free. o v e r Exhibition and free entrance: associated with the town in and has opened over “Man and bees, throughout the middle Ages when it was 40 shops in . Visits his 21 LA PLAINE D’ANSOT Avenue Raoul Follereau / Pont Blanc the centuries in the Basque exported from the port and chocolate Workshop in the The Ansot river plain, upstream on the Nive, is a natural protected zone open to the public i n Country” since celebrated by the annual, Saint Esprit quarter to watch in order to discover local flora and fauna. Discovery of the Bee world, its Easter trade fair. the confectionners in action WINTER PERIOD (Oct 15 to April 14) life in the hive and its products Pierre Ibaialde welcomes but also to discover the history Plaine d’Ansot: From Tuesday to Friday: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 am to (honey, pollen, royale jelly...) you freely to his shop and of the cocoa beanand its 5.30 pm / The Maison des Barthes: From Tuesday to Friday: 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Saturday & my production site in the Petit introduction to Europe, (panels Sunday: 11.00 am to 00.30 pm- 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm Open Tuesday to Saturday: Bayonne. He will explain the are written in English. The visit SUMMER PERIOD (April 15 to Oct 14) 10 am to 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 6 pm. art of making a fine “Jambon is completed with a film (in Plaine d’Ansot: From Tuesday to Friday: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 am July and August everyday 10 am de Bayonne” and, after the visit, English, on request) and above to 7.00 pm to 7 pm. will offer a free tasting of the all, a generous sampling of the Maison des Barthes: From Tuesday to Sunday : 10.30 am to 00.30 pm - 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm Children’s area with teaching aids. ham and other specialities. produce ! Entrance free. o http://ansot.bayonne.fr town Free sampling and discovery THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Plaine d’Ansot of home made products (honey, From January to March: from Visits from Monday to Saturday, 22 jams made with honey...) Tuesday to Friday. 10 am to 11 am and from 2 pm to The “Museum d’Histoire Naturelle” is a permanent exhibition dedicated to life on the river and products of the hive. April and October: from Monday 4.30 pm. plains with the local flora and fauna of the “Barthes” of the Nive, the biodiversity of the Free visits and free tasting the to Saturday 12 pm. July / August from 10 am to Western and numerous temporary exhibitions. all day. From May to September: from 6 pm. Presence of the chocolate From October 15 to April 14: Museum: From Tuesday to Friday: 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm. publique. voie la sur pas jeter • Ne Bayonne : DR OT photos Crédit Visits in English, Spanish and Monday to Saturday. makers only during the week Saturday & Sunday: 11.00 am to 00.30 pm - 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Basque languages.. o November and December: from until 3.30 pm. From April 15 to October 14: Museum: From Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30 am to 00.30 pm- www.loreztia-miel.com Monday to Friday. Entrance : 6 € adults, children 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm. On thursday morning: only for pupils and groups. Reservation is www.pierre-ibaialde.com from 4 to 12 years old: 3 € o obligatory. FOR BOTH SITES: open on May 8, July 14 and August 15. Closed on bank www.atelierduchocolat.fr/ holidays, during the Festival of Bayonne, the week of Christmas holidays and New Year’s decouverte-chocolat Day. Free entrance. o http://ansot.bayonne.fr Tourist office 25, Place des Basques - BP819 - 64108 Bayonne Cedex - FRANCE Guided tours all along the year, information and registration at the Tourist office Tél. +33(0) 5 59 46 09 00 / [email protected]

[email protected] - +33 5 59 46 09 00 www.bayonne-tourisme.com bayonne-tourisme.com 2017 Discover Visit 8 MUSEE BASQUE ET DE L’HISTOIRE DE BAYONNE 37, quai des Corsaires Housed in a late 16th century trader’s home, this is the most important cultural museum in the Basque Country. The exhibitions relate local identity, history and traditions as well 1 CHATEAU VIEUX Rue des Gouverneurs as the story of Bayonne and its port. The “Old Castle” was first built in the 11th century to defend the town From Oct 01 to March 31: 10.30 am to 6.00 pm except on Monday and public holidays. and also as a residency for Bayonne’s governors. From April to Sept 30: 10.00 am to 6.30 pm except on Monday and public Holidays. Today it is a regimental officer’s mess and is not open to the publics. In July & August: Open every day from 10.00 am to 6.30 pm Only guided tours. Adult: 6.50€ - 4€: for distabled persons and more than 26 years old Students. Groups: 5€ Free for less than 26 years old. o www.musee-basque.com 2 THE CATHEDRAL OF NOTRE DAME DE STE MARIE (Our Lady of Saint Mary’s) – Mgr Vansteenberghe Place 9 MUSEE BONNAT 5, rue Jacques Laffitte Closed for renovations until 2019. This Gothic cathedral was rebuilt between 1258-1450 after the original QUAY SIDES OF THE NIVE Romanesque building was damaged by fire. The two spires were 7 An ideal Bayonne stroll in front of the narrow, stone and half-timbered facades, cafes added in the late 19th century. The three lions representing the Kings DIDAM - ESPACE D EXPOSITIONS CONTEMPORAINES 6, quai de Lesseps of England may be seen on the keystone in the first bay of the nave. and restaurants and market hall. 23 That complex hosts temporary exhibitions alternating with contemporary and local artists. The cathedral was recently listed as world heritage by UNESCO. From tuesday to sunday and bank holidays : 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Admission free. Visiting hours: From Monday to Saturday: LE TRINQUET SAINT-ANDRE Rue du Jeu de Paume 10 www.bayonne.fr/1504-exposition-au-didam.html 10.00 am-12.00 am/ 12.45 pm-6.45 pm The oldest pelota hall in the world (from the 16th century) in the heart of the Petit Sunday and public holidays: 10.00 am-11.15 am/ 12.45 pm-6.45 pm Bayonne quarter. Admission free. o Demonstration matches featuring the “main nue” (barehand) pelota game, can be Fouded as a roman fortified town at the junction of the Nive and Rivers, Bayonne later prospered enjoyed on Thursdays, 4.00 pm, October to June. during the Middle Ages under the Plantageet kings of England. Thanks to trade, the town enjoyed a « golden CLoister Pasteur Place Adult: 10€ age » with the building of the cathédral, cloister and castles. In the late 16th century the diversion of the 3 Adour river mouth ensured a second perio of prosperity. Privateers, ship owners and traders made up the Also built in the Gothic style, the cloister is one of the most spacious elite of the town. Throughout the centuries, in order to fufill its military role, Bayonne was equipped with a in France and has recently been entirely restored. 11 SAINT-ANDRE CHURCH Place Paul Bert defensive system, comprising fortifications from at least three different areas. Today, aprt from the visible Open every day except Christmas Day and New Year Day. A neo-Gothic Church built in the 19th century. The spires were later dismantled as they heritage, there are hidden treasures such as stairwells with remarkable wrought iron railings, medieval Sept.15 to May 15: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm/ 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm were too heavy for the foundations. A unique occasion to listen to the Mass in the cellars, casemates… This river junction town, with its three distinctive quarters, forms e harmonious ensemble May 15 to Sept. 15: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm/ 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Basque language is the 9.30 am. Sunday service. with restored facades in the protected historical sector and a festive flourishing active life. Admission Free. o 12 CHATEAU NEUF Place Paul Bert 20 4 PORTE D’ESPAGNE The “new castle” was first built as a town gateway by Edward 1, King of England, using “The gateway to Spain” was the fortified entrance to the townon the the same architect who built Caernarfon Castle in Wales. The French King, Charles VII, road to the border. It opens to the pedestrian street, “Rue d’Espagne”, completed the work at the end of the 100 years’ war. Today, it houses the administration 19 first built by the Romans and for centuries, part of the national highway for the Musée Basque and is also part of the recently opened university campus. 5 to Spain. The castle is not open to the public. 1 6 23 5 FORTIFICATIONS 13 SAINT-ESPRIT CHURCH Place Perreire Reflecting the town’s strategic position in the south-west, Bayonne A mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles, the original priory was a stopover for 13 14 pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. has an important variety of fortifications dating from the Romans (five 2 towers and parts of the walls remain), The Middles Ages, 16th, 17th 3 and 19th centuries. This listed, defensive network provides the town 14 SYNAGOGUE Rue Maubec with a natural green belt including public and botanical gardens, The synagogue was opened in 1837 and is an important testimony to the Jewish history 16 playgrounds, tennis courts and rugby fields. of the Saint Esprit quarter. Fleeing the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal, Jewish families th 4 7 8 settled in this part of Bayonne from the late 16 century. Not only did they play a major 9 TOWN HALL – THEATRE Place de la Liberté trading role for the port but were also pioneers of Bayonne’s chocolate tradition. 6 The synagogue is not open to the public except by special reservation. 5 Opened by the riverside in 1842, this impressive building houses administration and the town theatre. The peristyle arcades reflect 15 “LE COURSIC” RIVERBOAT EXCURSIONS Allées Boufflers 10 the old canal architecture of the nearby Rue Port Neuf as well the Rue 17 11 Rivoli in Paris. The main façade is crowned by statues representing Riverboat rides, exploring the Adour and its Tributaries. the arts and economic activities of the time. Every day from February 15 to December 31. Departure only from 15 persons. Call to book +33 (0)6 32 64 11 42 http://adour.loisirs.free.fr 12 21 22 15 5 18