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Virées d'été : Elisa Gallois' favourite spots in Bayonne
We’ve met them at home — in their living rooms, their kitchens, by the pool or in the vegetable garden. This summer, we’re following them outside: into the streets they wander, the places they love, the hidden corners they only share with friends. Think of it as a living postcard series, in words and video, from Paris to Marseille, via Goult, Bayonne, and the Loire. Spontaneous strolls, well-kept tips, and always that effortless mix of style and ease. Summer, as they live it. And as we’d like to live it too. Because they have great taste, even in flip-flops. For the third chapter of our sunscreen-scented summer series, content creator Elisa Gallois takes us along to her favourite spots in the charming, winding streets of Bayonne.
Location
Biarritz
Author
Elsa Cau
Photos and videos
Jeanne Perrotte, Gautier Billotte
Allume-moi, Bayonne
The name of this tiny shop tucked near Bayonne’s cathedral says it all: “Light Me Up.” A carefully curated treasure trove where you’ll always find a little something to gift before wandering the city’s narrow lanes.
13 Pl. Louis Pasteur, Bayonne
Librairie de la rue en Pente, Bayonne
Before you ask: yes, it’s really called that (“The Bookshop on the Sloping Street”). We love getting lost among its well-stocked shelves, but the best part is its selection: plenty of feminist titles (but not only), plus a playful “surprise” system where you choose a book based on a theme without seeing the cover. Refreshingly clever.
29 Rue Poissonnerie, Bayonne
Noisette, Bayonne
This spot is quickly becoming a Basque staple. After Biarritz, pastry chef Mathieu Turonnet has opened in Bayonne, offering a pretty view of Petit-Bayonne’s colourful facades. Don’t miss the “entremets noisette” — crisp, soft, and already a house classic.
7 Rue Bernadou, Bayonne