Things to do in Bayonne: the must-see sights

Guide · Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 6 places to discover

Capital of the Basque Country at the confluence of the Nive and the Adour, Bayonne blends a Gothic cathedral, half-timbered houses and a bullfighting tradition.

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Sainte-Marie Cathedral of Bayonne Must-see

A Gothic cathedral, UNESCO-listed as part of the Ways of St James to Santiago de Compostela, with a remarkable cloister.

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Petit Bayonne

A lively quarter of colourful half-timbered houses between the Nive and the ramparts, the festive heart of the city.

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The Vauban Ramparts of Bayonne

17th-century fortifications encircling the city, laid out as a shaded promenade.

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The Château-Vieux of Bayonne

A fortress of medieval origin remodelled by Vauban, guardian of the city's entrance since Roman times.

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The Basque Museum and Museum of Bayonne History

A museum set in a 16th-century house, devoted to the culture, traditions and history of the Basque Country.

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The Pont Saint-Esprit and the Nive Quays

Colourful quays lined with red-and-green half-timbered houses, the lively heart of Petit Bayonne along the Nive.

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