Léon Bonnat Garden

The Leon Bonnat garden

A green stop on the Bayonne audio-guided tour, the Leon Bonnat public garden bears the name of the Bayonne painter to whom we owe more than two hundred portraits of personalities of his time, such as Victor Hugo, Louis Pasteur or Jules Ferry.

A park created in 1907

Created in 1907 and located a stone's throw from the Adour, this garden is much appreciated for family walks in the heart of the Basque Country capital. It is made up of two distinct parts: a French garden, with its many varieties of flowers, and a section laid out in the English style.

What to see

What better than a pretty park in the city centre to relax ? Stroll among the flowerbeds and the shaded paths, in a peaceful haven of greenery a few steps from the banks of the Adour.

Practical information

The Leon Bonnat garden is near the Adour, in the centre of Bayonne, close to the tourist office. Freely accessible, it can be discovered according to its opening hours, to be checked depending on the season.

Who was Leon Bonnat ?

A Bayonne painter famous for his portraits of personalities such as Victor Hugo or Louis Pasteur.

How is the garden laid out ?

In two parts: a French garden and an English section, created in 1907.