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Cathédrale Ste-Marie
The twin towers of Bayonne's Gothic Cathédrale Ste-Marie soar above the city. Construction began in the 13th century, when Bayonne was ruled by the Anglo-Normans, and was completed well after France assumed control in 1451. The nave's vaulted ceiling reflects these political changes: up there are both the English coat of arms (three lions) and that most French of emblems, the fleur-de-lys. Above the north aisle are three lovely stained-glass windows, mainly Renaissance with 19th-century neo-Gothic additions. The entrance to the stately 13th-century cloister (h - & - Jun-Sep, to Oct-May) is on place Louis Pasteur.
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Musée Basque et de l'Histoire de Bayonne
The Musée Basque et de l'Histoire de Bayonne is a must if you want to get under the skin of the unique Basque people. There's a reconstructed farm and interior of a typical etxe, or home, and plenty on Basque fisherfolk, pastoralists and popular traditions. You'll also learn lots about Bayonne, French Basque Country's prime fishing port and maritime window on the wider world.
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Musée Bonnat
Musée Bonnat, more art gallery than museum, contains a multitude of treasures, including canvases by El Greco, Goya, Ingres and Degas, and a roomful of works by Rubens. A combined ticket admits you to both the Musée Basque and Musée Bonnat.
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