View from the Augustin Chaho quay

The viewpoint from the Augustin Chaho quay

A stop on the Bayonne audio-guided tour, the Augustin Chaho quay, along the Nive, offers a superb view of the brightly coloured half-timbered houses that line the river.

The architecture of Bayonne houses

While most houses are coloured red, there are also green and blue ones, which make the small streets of the centre a charming place. With their walls coated in ochre or whitewashed, the Bayonne houses are narrow and adorned with louvred shutters typical of half-timbered houses.

What to see

This viewpoint gives a fine example of this very distinctive architecture that makes walks along the quays so pleasant. Take time to observe the reflection of the colourful facades in the waters of the Nive, an emblematic image of Bayonne.

Practical information

The viewpoint is on the Augustin Chaho quay, along the Nive, in the centre of Bayonne. Freely accessible, it can be discovered at any time.

What can be seen from the Augustin Chaho quay ?

The colourful half-timbered houses lining the Nive, emblematic of Bayonne architecture.

What are the colours of the Bayonne houses ?

Mostly red, but also green and blue, on walls coated in ochre or whitewashed.