Cloitre de la Cathedrale de Bayonne

The Cloister of Bayonne Cathedral, one of the largest in France, is a Gothic haven of peace built in the 14th century. Its elegant galleries, with their soaring ribbed vaults, surround a light-filled central garden, offering a striking contrast to the bustle of the streets of Greater Bayonne. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this masterpiece of golden stone testifies to the rich history of the Basque city during the period of English rule. Wandering beneath its arcades, one discovers medieval tombs and exquisitely sculpted details that tell the story of daily and spiritual life in bygone days. The cloister serves as a link between the majestic cathedral and the former canons' buildings. It is a place for strolling, suspended in time, where the silence is broken only by the murmur of fountains, ideal for admiring the radiant architecture of the cathedral that overlooks it.