A few hours at Bayonne Train station

[Quinranda]

Hello, I just booked my tickets from Paris-Bayonne then Bayonne-SJPP and I'll have a about 2.5 hours between trains. I'm looking for a recommendation for a quick stopover. Is there enough time to walk into Bayonne and grab lunch? Should I just hang out at the station? Any recommendations would be great. thanks

 

[mspath]

Quinranda,

The Bayonne station is small and the staff are helpful and used to tourists as well as pilgrims. Multiple video screens throughout the station display arrivals/departures as does a large board in lobby.

The adjacent station cafe boasts many handy plugs for recharging your computer or smartphone; if you have time to spare relax and have a drink or simple meal.

Bon voyage and Buen camino!

 

[Quinranda]

thank you

 

[whariwharangi]

The problem is what to do with your pack. You'll find it anchors you in place unless you have a safe place to keep it.

SNCF Gare Bayonne
https://www.gares-sncf.com/fr/gare/frxby/bayonne

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hello, I just booked my tickets from Paris-Bayonne then Bayonne-SJPP and I'll have a about 2.5 hours between trains. I'm looking for a recommendation for a quick stopover. Is there enough time to walk into Bayonne and grab lunch? Should I just hang out at the station? Any recommendations would be great. thanks

I had the same issue back on April 29, a Saturday so the small station shop closed at 1.00'pm or there about. I found out later that there were places to eat across from the station. Maybe google can help? Cheers

 

[Felipe]

The cathedral is just a 10 minutes walk from the station, crossing the Adour river by the brigde and then by a pedestrian street. It is really wortwhile a visit.
Along the Nive river (this is the one which flows into the Adour, it is quite evident) there are some pleasant family restaurants. See here in Google Maps
It is a lovely, charming provincial city. And with a reputation for great gastronomy.
Good visit!

 

[notion900]

Mainly Bayonne is about chocolate...

 

[C clearly]

The problem is what to do with your pack. You'll find it anchors you in place unless you have a safe place to keep it.

Yes, it sure does. Nobody warned me about it, and I ended up walking 800 km with it!

 

[KinkyOne]

Yes, it sure does. Nobody warned me about it, and I ended up walking 800 km with it!

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Dinkumdigger]

Mainly Bayonne is about chocolate...

Thanks for the link,fascinating.I may have to make a pilgrimage to Bayonne now.