BEST OF An incredibly varied city but with a unique character

Discovering is full of surprises and rare discoveries. Let yourself be guided by the unique atmosphere of its three quarters, Grand Bayonne, Petit Bayonne and Saint-Esprit. Absorb the Basque and Gascon influences which have fashioned the incomparable soul of Bayonne. From the spires of the historical Cathedral of Sainte-Marie to the urban fresco of the award-winning artist, Deih, embark on a journey in time between history and the present day.

u u 18 BAYONNE HAM MUSEUM 22 LE JARDIN PUBLIC PUBLIC GARDEN 18, rue Poissonnerie Avenue Léon Bonnat In the historical heart of Bayonne discover the history of the Composed of two gardens: Maison Aubard, the Basque pig variety, Kintoa, and the main • “Le jardin Bonnat”: in the classical French style. stages during the production of the Bayonne ham (regional • “Le jardin Cassin”: in the more natural English style. quality and a controlled designation of origin label) as well Open all-year round. as our other fine meats specialities. u Open all year, Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 1 pm and 23 LA PLAINE D’ANSOT 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm. July and August, open from Monday to Avenue Raoul Follereau / Pont Blanc Saturday, 9.30 am to 7 pm. The Ansot river plain, upstream on the Nive, is a protected www.charcuterie-aubard.fr natural zone open to the public in order to discover local flora and fauna. 19 u MONSIEUR TXOKOLA Winter (Oct 15 to April 14) 11, rue Jacques Laffitte The Plaine d’Ansot: From Tuesday to Friday: 8 am to 5.30 pm. Monsieur Txokola welcomes and invites you to discover Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. his on-site chocolate processing workshop and boutique The Maison des Barthes: From Tuesday to Friday: Bayonne statistics and offers samples to taste during the different stages of 1.00 pm. to 5.00 pm. Saturday & Sunday: 11 am to 12.30 am fabrication. and 1.30 pm to 5 pm. Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Summer (April 15 to Oct 14) www.monsieurtxokola.fr Plaine d’Ansot: From Tuesday to Friday: 8 am to 7 pm. French Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 am to 7 pm. 21,68 MOTTO Nunquam Polluta, LANG Basque 20 THE BAYONNE CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP u Closed on monday, bank holidays, during the Bayonne UAGES Festival and Christmas holidays. LAND AREAKM² " Never taken " Gascon 7 allée de Gibéléou Maison des Barthes: From Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30 am The «Atelier du Chocolat» belongs to the Chocolate Acade- to 12.30 am and 1.30 pm to 6 pm. my of Bayonne and has nearly 40 shops in .Visit the www.ansot.bayonne.fr chocolate workshop in the Saint-Esprit quarter to watch REGION DEPARTMENT RIVERS the confectioners in action but also to discover the history 24 THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Nouvelle of the cocoa bean and its introduction to Europe, (panels Pyrénées-Atlantiques the Nive and the are written in English). The visit is completed with a film (in The “Museum d’Histoire Naturelle” is a permanent exhibition Aquitaine English, on request) and above all, a generous sampling of dedicated to life on the river plains with the local flora and the produce! fauna of the “Barthes” of the Nive, the biodiversity of the Western and numerous temporary exhibitions. Visits from Monday to Saturday, April 16 to October 12, 40 % IS GREEN BELT 9.30 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. The chocolate From October 15 to April 14: Museum: From Tuesday to confectioners are present during weekdays only. Friday: 1.30 pm to 5 pm. 40 km POPULATION OF BEST Last visit 1.30 hours before closing (11 am and 4.30 pm). Saturday & Sunday: 11 am to 12.30 am and 1.30 pm to 5 pm. • €6 adults, From April 15 to October 14: Museum: From Tuesday to OF CYCLEWAYS Sunday: 10.30 am to 12.30 am and 1.30 pm to 6 pm. On 50 566 • €3 children from 4 to 12 years old 160 ha including inhabitants (2015) www.atelierduchocolat.fr Thursday morning: students and groups only. Reservation is obligatory. 20 ha of sports fields www.ansot.bayonne.fr

u Green spaces 25 “LE COURSIC” RIVERBOAT EXCURSIONS 3 m The jetty, Port de Urt. Highest point IMPORTANT EVENTS Riverboat rides, exploring the Adour and its tributaries. Altitude at the The Bayonne Festival 21 LE JARDIN BOTANIQUE Every day from February 15 to December 31. u July 24 – 28 BOTANICAL GARDEN Departures for fifteen people or more. 52 metres TOWN HALL

Allée des Tarrides (Near the Memorial) adour.loisirs.free.fr de Bayonne - Shutterstock After reading, do not throw on public roads. ce de Tourisme hotelrepublique.com - 2019 © Photo credits: Offi Nestled high in a 17th century bastion the botanical garden has over 1000 species of flowers and plants from all over the world (from as far away as New Zealand), with a Japanese GUIDED TOURS garden as a centerpiece. all along the year. TOURIST OFFICE Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 12 am and Information and registration 25, Place des Basques - BP819 - 64108 Bayonne Cedex - FRANCE 2 pm to 6 pm, April 16 to October 12. at the Tourist office Tl. +33(0) 5 59 46 09 00 / [email protected] [email protected] www.bayonne-tourisme.com +33 (0)5 59 46 09 00

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Pl. Pereire Pl. Founded as a roman fortified town at the junction u Visit 7 QUAY SIDES OF THE NIVE of the Nive and Adour Rivers, Bayonne later Gastronomy prospered during the Middle Ages under the Quai du Commandant Roquebert

13 Plantagenet kings of England. Thanks to important 1 CHATEAU VIEUX An ideal Bayonne stroll in front of the narrow, stone and 16 LOREZTIA BOUTIK’EXPO u trade, the town enjoyed a “golden age” with the half-timbered facades, cafes and restaurants and market hall. Rue des Gouverneurs building of the cathedral, cloister and castles. In 52 quai des Corsaires The “Old Castle” was first built in the 12th century to defend the the late 16th century the diversion of the Adour The beekeeper- jam producer, LOREZTIA Boutik’expo, is 8 MUSÉE BASQUE ET DE L’HISTOIRE DE BAYONNE u town and also as a residency for Bayonne’s governors. Today river mouth ensured a second period of prosperity. specialised in produce from the hive and is passionate it is a regimental officer’s mess and is not open to the public. 37, quai des Corsaires Privateers, ship owners and traders made up the about its craft. Visits by guided tours only. Housed in an early 17th century trader’s home, this is the most elite of the town. Throughout the centuries, in order LOREZTIA (« softness of flowers » in Basque) offers a range 15 important cultural museum in the Basque Country. The exhi- to fulfill its military, defensive role, Bayonne was where every recipe has its touch of honey. 2 THE CATHEDRAL OF NOTRE DAME DE STE MARIE bitions relate local identity, history and traditions as well as equipped with fortifications from at least four Under the label,« Crafts and Quality Producer », the deli- (Our Lady of Saint Mary’s) u the story of Bayonne and its port. different eras. Today, apart from the visible cious honey is collected within a 50 kilometre area around Mgr Vansteenberghe Place From October 01 to March 31: 10.30 am to 6 pm except on heritage, there are hidden treasures such as Bayonne. stairwells with remarkable wrought iron railings, The jams are prepared in copper cauldrons, light in sugar This Gothic cathedral was rebuilt between 1258-1450 after Monday and public holidays. From April to September 30, 10 am to 6.30 pm except on medieval cellars, casemates… This river junction and with the aim to highlight the flavour of fresh fruit. the original Romanesque building was damaged by fire. The town, with its three distinctive quarters, forms The jams consist of 70% fruit, sugar cane and always with two spires were added in the late 19th century. The coat-of- Monday and public holidays. July & August: Open every day from 10 am to 6.30 pm. a harmonious ensemble with restored facades a dash of honey. arms with three lions representing the Kings of England may in the protected historical sector and a festive, To help you discover the sweetness of the produce and to be seen on the keystone in the first bay of the nave. • Adult : €7.50 • Disabled persons, students, groups : €5 flourishing cultural life. share her universe and passion, Gaëlle welcomes you to a The cathedral is listed as world heritage by UNESCO as part • Free for under 26 years old. unique spot on the quayside of the Nive river, close to the 11 of the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela. NEW! an application to visit the museum in 4 languages. Musée Basque in the Petit Bayonne quarter. 9 Opening Monday to Saturday: 8 am to 12.45 am and 3 pm www.musee-basque.com Loreztia Boutik’ expo is both an immersion into the world to 7 pm. Sunday: 8 am to 12 am and 4 pm to 8 pm. of bees and also an interactive space : you may follow an 12 CHÂTEAU NEUF 6 19 9 u enthnographic exposition « Man and bees in the Basque 12 MUSÉE BONNATHELLEU Country, throughout the centuries »; an information area 16 u Place Paul Bert 3 CLOISTER 5, rue Jacques Laffitte for future beekeepers and, of course, tasting of all the home

22 The “new castle” was first built as a town gateway by 10 Pasteur Place Closed for renovations and extensions until 2020. Edward 1, King of England, using the same architect who made produce. Also built in the Gothic style, the cloister is one of the most built Caernarfon Castle in Wales. The French King, Charles « Welcome / Ongi Etorri, to a place of exchanges and disco- 8 spacious in France and has been entirely restored. 10 LE TRINQUET SAINTANDRÉ VII, completed the work at the end of the Hundred Years’ very where all the senses are expressed. » Open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s day. Rue du Jeu de Paume War. Today, it houses the administration for the Musée www.loreztia-miel.com Sept. 15 to May 15: 9 am. to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. One of the oldest pelota halls in the world (early 17th century) Basque and is also part of Bayonne’s university campus. 17 17 BAYONNE HAM PRODUCER PIERRE IBAIALDE u May 15 to Sept. 15: 9 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. in the heart of the Petit Bayonne quarter. The castle is not open to the public. Demonstration matches featuring the “main nue” (barehand) 41, rue des Cordeliers 4 PORTE D’ESPAGNE The “Jambon de Bayonne”, is a famous, regional cured pelota game, can be enjoyed on Thursdays, 4 pm. 13 SAINTESPRIT CHURCH “The gateway to Spain” was the fortified entrance to the town More details: +(0) 33 5 59 59 02 39 & + (0) 6 13 25 27 30 ham, associated with the town since the Middle Ages Place Pereire on the road to the border. It opens to the shopping pedestrian • Adult: €10 when it was exported from the port and celebrated by 7 A mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles, the original street, “Rue d’Espagne”, first built by the Romans and for the annual, Easter trade fair. Pierre Ibaialde welcomes 1

5 priory was a stopover for pilgrims on their way to Santiago centuries, part of the national highway to Spain. 11 SAINTANDRÉ CHURCH you to his shop and production site in the Petit Bayonne.

18 de Compostela. He will explain the art of making a fine “Jambon de Place Paul Bert 5 21 5 FORTIFICATIONS th Bayonne” and, after the visit, will offer a free tasting of

2 A Neo-Gothic church built in the 19 century. The spires were 14 SYNAGOGUE the ham and other specialties. Reflecting the town’s strategic position in the South West, Bay- later dismantled, as they were too heavy for the foundations. Rue Maubec Open 9 am to 12.30am and 2 pm to 6 pm.

3 onne has an important variety of fortifications dating from the The synagogue was opened in 1837 and is important testi- From January to March: Open Tuesday to Friday. Romans (five towers and parts of the walls remain), The Middle mony to the Jewish history of the Saint Esprit quarter. Fleeing th th th From April to October: Open Tuesday to saturday morning. Ages, 16 , 17 and 19 centuries. This listed, defensive network the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal, Jewish families settled

24 From May to september: Open Monday to saturday. provides the town with a natural green belt including public and in this part of Bayonne from the late 16th century. Not only botanical gardens, playgrounds, tennis courts and rugby fields. November and december: open Monday to friday. did they play a major trading role for the port but were also Guided tours : www.pierre-ibaialde.com

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5 The synagogue is not open to the public except by special Place de la Liberté reservation.

4 Opened by the riverside in 1842, this impressive building houses town hall administration and the theatre. The pe- 15 DIDAM  ESPACE D’EXPOSITIONS ristyle arcades reflect the old canal architecture of the nearby CONTEMPORAINES u Rue Port Neuf as well the Rue Rivoli in Paris. The main façade 6, quai de Lesseps is crowned by statues representing the arts and economic This Art-déco building hosts temporary exhibitions alterna- activities of the time. ting with contemporary and local artists. From Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays: 1 pm to 7 pm. www.bayonne.fr