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Bayonne
 Bayonne ... and Nive.Newest Review: ... you will find traditional French villages to explore and if you get the days right a local market is a sight to be seen for the eyes and the stomach! The food in this region has a bit of a Spanish flare due to the close proximity to Spain and is delicious. Bayonne is only a 30 minute drive from Spain. If you are looking for a destination that is not over-run with tourists, not too ... more |
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Bayonne: THE OTHER SIDE OF SOUTH FRANCE (249 words)
by Madmoiselle L - written on 08.09.00 (Very useful, 35 readings)
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From what I’ve seen, this is my favourite part of France. The Basque Country is basically the southwest region of France and over the invisible border to the Northern region of Spain. Bayonne is the main city on the French side and what a beautiful old city. Very laid back and pleasant to explore with loads of pedestrian only cobblestone streets lined with interesting shops and cafes. Biarritz, which is more well known as the Riviera of the 50's is just down the road a few KM. The prices here are surprisingly low compared to other places I’ve been in France such as the Riviera. And it’s better than the Riviera. The seaside towns on ...
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