Bayonne Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h20 and 22 Audio Commentaries
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Discover Bayonne, a city rich in history and culture, in one day. Walk the charming streets with colorful half-timbered houses and visit must-sees like Sainte-Marie Cathedral and the Bonnat-Helleu Museum. The 3.4 km route takes you through peaceful gardens, lively squares and historic sites, while allowing you to taste local specialities in the city halls. Perfect for lovers of history, Basque culture and gastronomy. - Explore 22 emblematic sites of Bayonne in a single day - 3.4 km walk, ideal for history lovers - Taste local specialities in the Halles de Bayonne - Independent tour with interactive application for audio guidance
Your experience
Stop 1
On your right stands the Basque Museum and the history of Bayonne. It is located in an old port house built in the 17th century, the Maison Dagourette.
Stop 2
Housed in an early 20th-century building specially built for the occasion, the Bonnat-Helleu Museum houses Collections of paintings, drawings, sculptures, works of art and archaeology.
Stop 3
Here you are on Place du Réduit, where the two rivers of Bayonne, Adour and Nive, meet. The imposing statue standing before you represents Charles Lavigerie, one of the great figures of the city.
Stop 4
On the right, along the Nive, you have the Place de la Liberté, on which you will not fail to notice the Michel Portal Theatre. It serves as both a theatre and City Inn.
Stop 5
You enter here in Port Neuf Street, one of Bayonne’s shopping streets. You can see in the distance the spires of the cathedral, which rise between the two rows of typically Basque houses that line the street, characterized by their colorful shutters.
Stop 6
If there’s one thing we think about when we talk about Bayonne, it’s its Festivals expected every year by thousands of people.
Stop 7
Here you are in the public garden Léon Bonnat, so called in reference to this Bayonese painter to whom we owe more than 200 portraits of the most famous personalities of his time, such as Victor Hugo, Louis Pasteur or Jules Ferry.
Stop 8
The René Cassin garden, unlike its neighbour the Jardin Léon Bonnat, displays a beautiful English style, with masses of flowers arranged around the curves of the garden.
Stop 9
The time to cross the Place des Basques, on which you are now, let’s talk a little about the history of this magnificent region.
Stop 10
Facing you, leaning against the ramparts, stands the monument to the dead of Bayonne, which pays tribute to the Bayonnais who died for France. It was inaugurated in 1924 to honour the victims of the First World War.
Stop 11
You are here in front of the entrance of the Botanical Garden of Bayonne. This high park is actually located on a bastion of the Vauban fortifications, where the old cow shelter that grazed in the moat once stood.
Stop 12
Here you are in front of a door that was pierced in the ramparts in the 19th century, to replace the one that once stood, and that led to the Château-Vieux.
What’s included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- 22 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Text transcripts of all audio content
- No deadlines or expirations
- Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Not included
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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