Attraction and activity ANGLET | Port of Bayonne L’Hermione au port de Bayonne 1 to 2 hoursVisit of the replica of the Hermione, a unique 18th-century three-masted ship. Placed in dry dock in the port of Bayonne, in Anglet.
Attraction and activity HENDAYE La Cité des Mémoires 1 to 2 hoursVisitor site in the city center of Hendaye to discover the history of Hendaye, and more broadly of the Basque Country, in a fun and interactive way. 9 rooms: from witchcraft in the 16th century, through neo-Basque architecture, smuggling, major conflicts of the 20th century, gastronomy and, of course, the border and customs.
Attraction and activity SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ Le Port de Saint Jean de Luz Less than 1 hourOnce one of the largest fishing ports in France. Today home to high-quality artisanal fishing, mindful of preserving the resource.
Attraction and activity BIARRITZ | In the city center Les Halles de Biarritz Less than 1 hourColourful market with around twenty local producers, plus textiles and décor market.
Attraction and activity BAYONNE Musée du Chocolat 1 to 2 hoursFun and educational discovery of the chocolatier’s profession. History of cocoa and exhibition of manufacturing machines. Tasting and painting workshop for children.
Attraction and activity CAMBO-LES-BAINS La Villa Arnaga, Une Demeure d’exception 1 to 2 hoursNeo-Basque-style residence south of Bayonne, built for Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac. Listed historic monument with gardens set on a 15-hectare estate, classified as Remarkable Gardens.
Attraction and activity NAY | In the city center Musée du Béret Less than 1 hourThe only beret museum in the world, dedicated to the history and manufacture of France’s most iconic headwear. Film in several languages retracing its history.
Attraction and activity BAYONNE Musée Basque et de l’histoire de Bayonne 1 to 2 hours16th-century port residence located along the Nive River in the heart of Petit Bayonne. The most important ethnographic collection of objects and works of art from the 20th century dedicated to the Basque Country.
Attraction and activity HENDAYE Abbadia, le Château-Observatoire 1 to 2 hoursNorth of Hendaye, neo-Gothic residence designed as a scientific observatory. Landscaped park overlooking cliffs and the ocean. Conservatoire du littoral protecting fauna and flora.
Attraction and activity URRUGNE Château d’Urtubie 1 to 2 hours3 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 14th-century fortified château enlarged over the centuries. Residence of French kings, listed as a Historic Monument. Guided visit of the building and gardens.