Bayonne is an historic French-Basque town right next to Biarritz and just a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. It may lack the sophisticated appeal and stunning natural coastal setting of its better-known neighbour, but it has a charm and authenticity that certainly merits a visit.
One of the main appeals of Bayonne is indeed the charm of its streets and the historic feel of the town centre. It also boasts a fine Gothic cathedral, the Sainte-Marie cathedral, which in 1998 was named as a world heritage site. This was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and has one of the largest cloisters in France.
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