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Overview:
Bayonne, France, the capital of the region,
at the junction of the rivers Adour and Nive, is a busy
commercial town, with a long history. At every turn of the
narrow lanes with their distinctive Colombage houses that make
up the town centre, you will come upon vestiges of the rich past
that contributed to the growth of Bayonne.
From the beginnings
of the town fortifications in Roman times, of which certain
elements are still visible, to the magnificent 14th century
gothic Cathedral Sainte-Marie in the town centre and the
ramparts and forts constructed by Vauban under Louis XIV, the
rich historical and commercial past of Bayonne will enchant any
visitor. Bayonne is famous, amongst other things, for it's
chocolate, for the excellent Bonnat museum of art, the summer
festival (the Fêtes de Bayonne) and for the invention of the
bayonet. There is so much to see and discover in Bayonne that it
is well worth taking one of the guided tours organized by the
Tourist Office.
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