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Bayonne is Aquitaine’s most important tourist destination. It is surrounded by the most elegant venues in the Basque coast (namely, Hendaye, Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Biarritz) and has attractions that leave its visitors in silent awe. By hiring a low-cost car on GoCarHire.co.uk it will prove quite easy to explore Bayonne and the near-by cities. Bayonne is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, close to the Spanish border, right where the Adour River and the Nive River meet. This port city is of primary importance for the French Basque Community. With its unique captivating aura, it especially lures lovers of natural landscapes. Ansot valley dazzles for the quality of its verdure, and the wonderful bird-watching observatory in La Maison des Barthes will leave memorable impressions in your memory and spice up any holiday.

Must-see

• The Cloitre. It will surprise you with twenty-eight spans filled with tombs and funerary slabs.

• The Cathedral of Saint Mary overlooking the city.

• The Ham Fair.

Bayonne is widely known for its Bayonne ham and food-lovers can relish this excellent staple. However, the allure of this city should not be limited to gastronomy only. Bayonne has more than meets the eye. The city has an artistic, architectural, and cultural treasure trove which astonishes for quantity and quality. Lovers of architecture will no doubt appreciate the Gothic style of pivotal buildings like St. Mary’s or Notre Dame Cathedral. In addition, there are sumptuous fourteenth-century paintings that alone enhance the “City of Art and History” label. Bayonne’s cultural heritage policy is reflected by the frequent maintenance of its unique palaces. Among the must-see, let us mention Chateau-Vieux, the Basque Museum, and the Gothic cathedral. Because of its history, Bayonne has become a cherished touristic spot of unmatched artistic worth. A stroll in the city streets will confirm this impression. For instance, on your visit to the Basque Museum, a superb cultural centre in France, you will have the opportunity to dig through the mysteries of the Basque Country and watch an outstanding paintings collection. Are you thirsty for knowledge? Quench your thirst by paying a visit to the Natural History Museum of Bayonne and its permanent collection of birds and mammals, its fabulous herbarium, and a number of geological samples exhibited in exciting temporary expositions.