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Bayonne is a city located in southwestern France close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Spanish border. Its history goes back at least to a fortified settlement in the first century. There was a similar military presence in Roman times before an actual settlement developed. By the 11th century, Bayonne had grown to become the capital of the province of Labourd, and in the following century, the first city was built at the river Adour, enabling new growth.
Richard the Lionheart gained dominion over Bayonne and the area in 1177, and trade with England increased thereafter. The coastal region remained English until after the Hundred Years’ War, and Bayonne became French in 1451. During this period, the city’s important trade declined as the Adour sanded up. Growth came back in the 16th century, when the course of the river was excavated, and in the 17th century, the military engineer Vauban constructed defenses around Bayonne. Today, Bayonne is a developed metropolitan area together with the nearby seaside resort of Biarritz.
There are quite a few sights in Bayonne, whose old center is divided by the river Nive into Grand Bayonne to the west and Petit Bayonne to the east. This part of the city is cozy and suitable for wonderful strolls in the streets or along the promenades along the Nive. The architecture along the river is harmonious, and you can look at the typical half-timbered houses. You can also see these houses in the Place Morlesin-Carreau on the west bank of the river, and in this square, you might visit the Halles de Bayonne market building.
In Grand Bayonne, you can visit the Cathédrale Sainte-Marie as well, which is the city’s cathedral, that was mainly built during the 13th and 17th centuries, with the later completion of the church’s two spiers. The cathedral is on one of the pilgrimage routes on the way to Santiago de Compostela, and you can see a Gothic high altar and fine stained-glass windows in the cathedral. Bayonne’s town hall is also located in this part of the city, while in Petit Bayonne you will find the Musée Basque, which is an interesting museum focusing on the Basque Country in France through a fine historical and ethnographic collection.
Bayonne is a city with large green areas laid out like in a belt around the old parts of the city. These areas previously formed Vauban’s fortifications that protected the city, and north of the Adour Vauban’s work continues in the form of the city’s great citadel. You can start a tour on the ramparts and bastions at Château Vieux in the western part of Grande Bayonne. Château Vieux was the seat of the governors of the city.
Bayonne, France
Overview of Bayonne
Bayonne is a city located in southwestern France close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Spanish border. Its history goes back at least to a fortified settlement in the first century. There was a similar military presence in Roman times before an actual settlement developed. By the 11th century, Bayonne had grown to become the capital of the province of Labourd, and in the following century, the first city was built at the river Adour, enabling new growth.
Richard the Lionheart gained dominion over the city and the area in 1177, and trade with England increased thereafter. The coastal region remained English until after the Hundred Years’ War, and Bayonne became French in 1451. During this period, the city’s important trade declined as the Adour sanded up. Growth came back in the 16th century, when the course of the river was excavated, and in the 17th century, the military engineer Vauban constructed defenses around Bayonne. Today, Bayonne is a developed metropolitan area together with the nearby seaside resort of Biarritz.
There are quite a few sights in the city, whose old center is divided by the river Nive into Grand Bayonne to the west and Petit Bayonne to the east. This part of the city is cozy and suitable for wonderful strolls in the streets or along the promenades along the Nive. The architecture along the river is harmonious, and you can look at the typical half-timbered houses. You can also see these houses in the Place Morlesin-Carreau on the west bank of the river, and in this square, you might visit the Halles de Bayonne market building.
About the Bayonne travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Bayonne travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the French city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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Read more about Bayonne and France
France Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/france
City tourism: https://visitba-yonne.fr
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