Cathédrale Ste-Marie

The twin towers of Bayonne's Gothic cathedral soar above the city. Construction began in the 13th century, and was completed in 1451. Above the north aisle are three lovely stained-glass windows; the oldest, in the Chapelle St-Jérôme, dates from 1531. There are also several beautifully restored frescoes. The entrance to the Gothic 13th-century cloister is on adjoining place Louis Pasteur (corner of rue de l'Espagne).