Starting In Bayonne On A Sunday

[JEGM]

Good afternoon!

I did my first Camino (from Porto) last year and will be doing the Del Norte next September. I will be starting in Biarritz / Bayonne, probably Sunday 1st September.

Where can I get a Passport and where can I get a first stamp? Most websites say that Bayonne Cathedral only do it Monday to Saturday, not a Sunday.

Thanks!

Jonathan

 

[Tincatinker]

You can get a Credencial from Ivar's shop https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...-santiago?_pos=1&_psq=credencial&_ss=e&_v=1.0

You can get your first stamp from your overnight accommodation, the airport, a bar, anywhere that is open on a Sunday. Or perhaps Saturday night?

Edit: @JEGM an afterthought. Are you planning to arrive in Bayonne on Sunday and just start walking? If so, and unless you are familiar with the place, that would be a bit of a shame. There is much to see and do in that lovely city. It is worth 24 hours of your time. Then you could get your Credencial and your first stamp at the Cathedral on Monday morning. Santiago's blessed bones aren't going anywhere and he'd not be bothered if you turned up a day later than you'd originally planned

 

[donalomahony]

Other ideas for a first stamp here

Bayonne - Saint-Jean-de-Luz | Camino del Norte | Gronze.com

A los peregrinos de largo recorrido os proponemos iniciar el Camino del Norte en Bayonne-Baiona, capital del País Vasco Francés e importante cruce de caminos, no en vano pasan por ella tres rutas jacobeas. Sin desmerecer a quienes comienzan en Irún, arrancar desde un lugar tan emblemático como...

www.gronze.com

Refuge Saint-Jacques is a grand Albergue to stay in also. Bookable in advance. Beds a bit tight together but spotless and bang in the middle of town!

Credential available there also...

 

[naplesdon]

I have received a credential and a stamp in Bayonne but it was many years ago, they issue them in the sacristy which would be open on Saturday.

 

[Former member 104756]

I agree with @donalomahony Refuge Saint Jaques is a great little gite / albergue, run by volunteers, just near the cathedral. You can get a credenciale, a stamp and a shell there.

Also agree that Bayonne is well worth a day of your time, if you haven’t visited before.

As an aside, I notice that your post is under the Camino Baztan sub forum (Bayonne to Pamplona) whereas your intention is to walk the Norte. The Norte will take you from Bayonne to Irun, where the majority begin. The Gronze website covers the Norte from Bayonne.

 

[Yambor17]

Good afternoon!

I did my first Camino (from Porto) last year and will be doing the Del Norte next September. I will be starting in Biarritz / Bayonne, probably Sunday 1st September.

Where can I get a Passport and where can I get a first stamp? Most websites say that Bayonne Cathedral only do it Monday to Saturday, not a Sunday.

Thanks!

Jonathan

I always get one from the forum store. Sure, it cost a few euros, but you'll appreciate not having to worry about finding one on a Sunday?

 

[lt56ny]

Other ideas for a first stamp here

Bayonne - Saint-Jean-de-Luz | Camino del Norte | Gronze.com

A los peregrinos de largo recorrido os proponemos iniciar el Camino del Norte en Bayonne-Baiona, capital del País Vasco Francés e importante cruce de caminos, no en vano pasan por ella tres rutas jacobeas. Sin desmerecer a quienes comienzan en Irún, arrancar desde un lugar tan emblemático como...

www.gronze.com

Refuge Saint-Jacques is a grand Albergue to stay in also. Bookable in advance. Beds a bit tight together but spotless and bang in the middle of town!

Credential available there also...

I stayed there this year and you are right it is a wonderful albergue.

 

[Vacajoe]

Hotels usually have a business stamp which, though hardly pretty, works to establish where you started your Camino. Similarly, tourist information offices can provide them, too.

 

[JEGM]

You can get a Credencial from Ivar's shop https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...-santiago?_pos=1&_psq=credencial&_ss=e&_v=1.0

You can get your first stamp from your overnight accommodation, the airport, a bar, anywhere that is open on a Sunday. Or perhaps Saturday night?

Edit: @JEGM an afterthought. Are you planning to arrive in Bayonne on Sunday and just start walking? If so, and unless you are familiar with the place, that would be a bit of a shame. There is much to see and do in that lovely city. It is worth 24 hours of your time. Then you could get your Credencial and your first stamp at the Cathedral on Monday morning. Santiago's blessed bones aren't going anywhere and he'd not be bothered if you turned up a day later than you'd originally planned

Thank you for your reply! Sadly, I am on a bit of timetable, so will need to get to Irun for the evening (I land in Biarittz late morning) ... I think I will take the advice of others and try the Refuge St Jacques for the stamp and passport, spend a few hours in Bayonne and then get a train to the border.

 

[Former member 104756]

Thank you for your reply! Sadly, I am on a bit of timetable, so will need to get to Irun for the evening (I land in Biarittz late morning) ... I think I will take the advice of others and try the Refuge St Jacques for the stamp and passport, spend a few hours in Bayonne and then get a train to the border.

From memory the Refuge opens at 2pm - so you’ll have time to get to Irun by mid to late afternoon.