Bayonne may be renowned for its festivals, which set the streets ablaze every summer, but the capital of the Basque country is also a dynamic city all year round. With facilities located in the heart of the old town (the Maison des associations, the Mega CGR cinema, the CCI, etc.) that can accommodate from a few dozen people to several thousand conference-goers, Bayonne has a real policy when it comes to business tourism.
In addition to its accessibility (1 hour by plane, 4 hours 45 minutes by TGV from Paris), the city offers a wide range of post-conference activities. The tourist office, which has a group and hotel booking service, offers themed evenings (bodega, introduction to Basque pelota, etc.) and programmes of visits focusing on local gastronomy and heritage. You can discover the secrets behind the making of Bayonne ham or admire the incredible collection of works by Rubens, Goya and El Greco at the Musée Bonnat. There are plenty of sporting activities on offer for seminars, from rafting and canyoning to surfing, fishing, the Basque Olympics and, above all, golf - Bayonne has no fewer than twelve courses in the surrounding area.
