Attractions and activities

The 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.

Fun and educational discovery of the chocolatier’s profession. History of cocoa and exhibition of manufacturing machines. Tasting and painting workshop for children.

Chocolate wonders: museum presenting the history of cocoa and chocolate. Educational visit for children. By reservation.

Museum dedicated to Bayonne ham and local gastronomic traditions.

Route retracing the life of the former Head of State. Collection of the many diplomatic gifts received during his terms in office. Temporary and seasonal exhibitions.

Art museum tracing the work of Suzanne Valadon and her era.

Located near La Cité du Vin, in the Bassins à Flot district, three floors of exhibitions dedicated to the history of navigation, ocean exploration and the scientific conquest of the seas.

Visitor route presenting the history of art and civilisations through ceramics and porcelain. Discover creation techniques and 5,000 pieces from antiquity to the present day. Visit in French and English

Located in the world capital of prehistory, museum presenting the oldest traces left by humans. Exhibition rooms reconstructing the evolution of societies over 400,000 years.

Built on the site of a former abbey, in Brutalist style (20th century), housing rich archaeological collections (from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages) and a fine arts collection (14th to 20th centuries), including sculptures by Camille Claudel.