The best vegetarian restaurants in Bayonne
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Published on 5/20/24, modified today
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Want to explore the capital of the French Basque Country? Good news: Bayonne is directly connected to major French cities, and Spain is less than an hour away by train. Check out our guide to a 100% train-based city trip, featuring city walls, chocolate, and Atlantic sea spray.
No matter where you start, you'll end up right in the heart of Bayonne, just a few minutes' walk from the historic center.
Bayonne, the historic capital of the French Basque Country, unfolds along the Nive and Adour rivers, whose confluence shapes the entire city. The Greater Bayonne, a historic neighborhood, is home to Sainte-Marie Cathedral and its Gothic cloister, as well as the ramparts designed by Vauban (a stroll through which is enough on its own to make you lose track of time!). Across from it, the Little Bayonne, which has a more festive atmosphere, is home to a concentration of bodegas and tapas bars along the colorful waterfront.
Looking for a ready-made itinerary so you don’t miss a thing over the weekend? We’ve put together a list of our must-see spots, from the Halles de Bayonne to the street art in the Saint-Esprit neighborhood:
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In terms of cultural heritage, the Basque Museum and the Bonnat-Helleu Museum (with its paintings by Goya, Rubens, and Ingres) are well worth a visit for lovers of art and regional history. And you can't leave without taking a tour of r Port-Neuf District, the famous "Chocolate Street" : It was the Sephardic Jews, fleeing the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions, who introduced cocoa to Bayonne in the 17th century, making the city the birthplace of artisanal French chocolate.
When it comes to food, while traditional Basque cuisine relies heavily on ham and meat products, the vegetarian scene is thriving in Bayonne, and we’ve checked out several places for you:
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The best vegetarian restaurants in Bayonne
Whether you're looking to stay in a youth hostel dorm or a cozier hotel, we've selected five places to stay that cater to every budget:
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And if you're in the mood for some sea air, the beaches of Anglet and Biarritz are just a few minutes away by train or bus from downtown!
🌿 For your stay in Bayonne, GreenGo is the reference platform for local, responsible tourism in France. Bonus: get €34 off your booking as a Club HOURRAIL member! 🎁
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