Bayonne: Mairie de Bayonne
Bayonne straddles the Nive and Adour rivers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and their confluence shaped it into a port and fortified regional centre. The Mairie de Bayonne is the municipal seat of this river city, whose old quarters follow quays and narrow streets between the two waterways. The rivers have long connected Bayonne with the Bay of Biscay. In Grand Bayonne stands the Gothic Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, with an important medieval cloister. Basque identity also runs through local food: Bayonne ham has protected geographical status, while the town has long been associated with chocolate-making. Each year, the Fêtes de Bayonne brings music and celebration to the centre.
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Among the cities of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bayonne stands out for its setting at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, on the northern edge of the French Basque Country. Its historic core is divided between Grand Bayonne and Petit Bayonne, where narrow streets lead to the Gothic Cathedral of Sainte-Marie and its twin towers. The city’s Basque character is also expressed through Bayonne ham and the annual Fêtes de Bayonne, a major summer celebration. Browse related webcams around the Adour estuary to build a fuller picture of Bayonne and the French Basque Country.
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