Capital town of the French Basque country

Strolling through Bayonne, you are already experiencing the Basque country. On the banks of the Nive river, the red and white half-timbered houses reflect the light. Following the narrow streets of the Petit Bayonne district, taverns and restaurants invite you to stop off for refreshments while listening to the locals speaking the local language, the origin of which still remains a mystery. The marketplaces will entice you to return on market day to enjoy a slice of ham or ewe's milk cheese...