Château-Vieux, Bayonne

Name: Château-Vieux
Address: Bayonne, France

#11 among attractions in Bayonne

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Château-Vieux, also known as the Old Castle of Bayonne, is a castle in the commune of Bayonne, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of France. The castle has been rebuilt many times over the centuries. ()

Alternative names: Built: XI centuryCoordinates: 43°29'30"N, 1°28'40"W

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Château-Vieux – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eglise Saint-Andre, Stade Jean Dauger, Bayonne Cathedral, Castle of Marracq.

~1910 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Eglise Saint-Andre, Bayonne
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic Basque city of Bayonne, France, the Eglise Saint-Andre (St. Andrew's Church) stands as a testament to the region's rich religious and architectural heritage. This Gothic-style church, with its origins dating back to the 12th...
0.4 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Stade Jean Dauger, Bayonne
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Basque Country, Stade Jean Dauger stands as a testament to the city of Bayonne's passion for sport and community. This multi-purpose stadium, though primarily known as the home ground for the Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Club, serves as a vibrant...
~500 ftS
Gothic place of worship with cloisters
Bayonne Cathedral, Bayonne
3 min walk • Bayonne Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Bayonne, is a magnificent Gothic structure that dominates the skyline of Bayonne, France. This Roman Catholic cathedral is an architectural marvel and a beacon of religious heritage in the French Basque...
0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Castle of Marracq, Bayonne
23 min walk • The Castle of Marracq is a ruined 18th-century castle in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. It has been an official Historical Monument since September 27, 1907. Since 2012, the ruins have been under renovation because of intense erosion, due to the lack of roof, that caused a risk of collapsing.
1 miNE
Forts and castles
Château du Vigneau, Bayonne
27 min walk • The Château du Vigneau is a former winery transformed into a champagne house, located in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. It has been officially registered as a Historical Monument since 2009, as well as its railings and entrance portal. It is one of the 22 Historical Monuments in Bayonne.
~1530 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Musée Bonnat, Bayonne
8 min walk • The Musée Bonnat-Helleu is an art museum in Bayonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The museum was created in 1901 when Bayonne-born painter Léon Bonnat gave his extensive personal collections of art – notably an exceptional drawing collection – as well as many of his paintings to the City of Bayonne.
~420 ftNW
Garden, Botanical garden, Park
Jardin botanique de Bayonne, Bayonne
3 min walk • The Jardin botanique de Bayonne, also known as the Jardin botanique des Remparts, is a botanical garden located at the Avenue du 11 Novembre and Allée de Tarride, Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
1 miSE
Village, Area
Saint-Pierre-d'Irube, Bayonne
26 min walk • Saint-Pierre-d'Irube is a village in the traditional Basque province of Labourd, now a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
~1110 ftE
43°29'28"N • 1°28'26"W
Musée Basque, Bayonne
6 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.5 miNE
City wall
La Citadelle, Bayonne
14 min walk • The citadel of Bayonne, named "Citadelle General Georges-Bergé" on September 15, 1999, is a fortified structure designed by Vauban in 1680 and built at the end of the seventeenth century, at the request of Louis XIV who wanted to fortify the city...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Château-Vieux?

Nearby attractions include Jardin botanique de Bayonne, Bayonne (3 min walk), Bayonne Cathedral, Bayonne (3 min walk), Musée Basque, Bayonne (6 min walk), Musée Bonnat, Bayonne (8 min walk).

How to get to Château-Vieux by public transport?

The nearest stations to Château-Vieux:

Bus

Château Vieux • Lines: Navette n°2 Quartier Saint-Esprit <> Quartier Arènes, Navette n°3 Château Vieux <> Tour de Sault (2 min walk)
Labat • Lines: Navette n°2 Quartier Saint-Esprit <> Quartier Arènes, Navette n°3 Château Vieux <> Tour de Sault (4 min walk)

Train

Bayonne (14 min walk)