{"id":22495,"date":"2019-07-08T12:35:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T10:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=22495"},"modified":"2019-07-08T12:35:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T10:35:14","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-attend-les-fetes-de-bayonne-in-basque-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-to-attend-les-fetes-de-bayonne-in-basque-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Attend Les F\u00eates de Bayonne in Basque Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Top 5 Reasons to Attend Les F\u00eates de Bayonne in Basque Country<\/b><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"disco-886007092\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-5-reasons-to-attend-les-fetes-de-bayonne-in-basque-country%2F&#038;t=Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Attend%20Les%20F%C3%AAtes%20de%20Bayonne%20in%20Basque%20Country\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-has-count dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path d=\"M17.12 0.224v4.704h-2.784q-1.536 0-2.080 0.64t-0.544 1.92v3.392h5.248l-0.704 5.28h-4.544v13.568h-5.472v-13.568h-4.544v-5.28h4.544v-3.904q0-3.328 1.856-5.152t4.96-1.824q2.624 0 4.064 0.224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Share<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">5<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-5-reasons-to-attend-les-fetes-de-bayonne-in-basque-country%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Attend%20Les%20F%C3%AAtes%20de%20Bayonne%20in%20Basque%20Country\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Something that I noticed right away about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/joan-of-arc-heroine-of-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">France<\/a> and French <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/10-things-you-did-not-know-about-parisians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">culture<\/a> is that they love holding <i>f\u00eates<\/i>, or festivals. I\u2019m from a small town in America, and while we do celebrate holidays and have things like block parties, barbecues and small celebrations, you just don\u2019t really see that type of thing. At least in my small seaside town! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In the summertime especially, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-annual-vegan-festival-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">festivals<\/a> pop up all over France, and occur nearly every week. An excuse to hang with your neighbors and drink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/why-are-the-french-famous-for-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wine<\/a> outside for an afternoon or weekend? Sign me up!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Today, I\u2019ll be filling you in on Les F\u00eates de Bayonne. Bayonne is located just next to Biarritz in Basque Country, the south-western corner of France on the border of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/city\/madrid-walking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spain<\/a>. This region of France is unique as Spanish and French cultures collide, forming a unique blend of the two countries\u2019 food and traditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The festival occurs every year on the last weekend of July before August. The dates for the 2019 edition are July 24-28!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Keep reading for my top 5 reasons to attend Les F\u00eates de Bayonne in Basque Country!<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Practical Information<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bayonne\/@43.5108713,-3.7405312,7z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd51408b63ded46f:0x9d4bd7d3d9323d5c!8m2!3d43.492949!4d-1.474841\"><span class=\"s2\">Bayonne, France.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Dates: The festival occurs every year on the last weekend of July before August. Visit the official website below to learn the exact dates, which vary per year. <\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Entry fee: 8 euros for the <i>Bracelet Pass F\u00eates<\/i>, which will give you access to the entire festival.<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fetes.bayonne.fr\/\">Website<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. Basque Country is beautiful<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_22502\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bayonne-centre_historique-20130811.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22502\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bayonne-centre_historique-20130811.jpg\" alt=\"Bayonne in Basque Country\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bayonne-centre_historique-20130811.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bayonne-centre_historique-20130811-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bayonne in Basque Country by Daniel Villafruela &#8211; WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">As I\u2019ve already mentioned, Basque Country is a territory nestled on the border of France and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/city\/barcelona-walking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spain<\/a>. The territory extends between both countries. The northern section is completely in France, and the southern section is in Spain. There are three provinces in each country that belong to the territory. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">They have their own traditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/best-late-night-food-delivery-services-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food<\/a> and even a language! I can attest that their food is delicious. Make sure to try classics like squid served in its own ink and Marmitako, a tuna and potato stew. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The scenery is absolutely beautiful, and is definitely a top reason to head to Bayonne for the festival! The town is located on the Adour River, with colorful houses lining the edge. The narrow streets lined with homes, restaurants, caf\u00e9s and boutiques are adorable, and are filled to the brim with people during the festival. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, follow the river west to see where it meets the Atlantic Ocean!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. Les F\u00eates de Bayonne is the largest festival in France<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_22504\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-fetes_de_bayonne-defiles_des_bandas_2-19650806.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-fetes_de_bayonne-defiles_des_bandas_2-19650806.jpg\" alt=\"Les F\u00eates de Bayonne in 1965\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-fetes_de_bayonne-defiles_des_bandas_2-19650806.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-fetes_de_bayonne-defiles_des_bandas_2-19650806-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Les F\u00eates de Bayonne in 1965 by Daniel Villafruela &#8211; WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to cross &#8220;go to biggest festival in France&#8221; off your bucket list, you need to head to Les F\u00eates de Bayonne!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The festival has been put on annually since 1932, and was called off only once: from 1940-1944, during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/world-war-ii-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World War II<\/a>. It was originally called the &#8220;Big Summer Festival,&#8221; and was thought up by a group of friends and rugby teammates. They wanted to create a festival in Bayonne that was similar to the ones held in Pamplona, Spain, another major city in Basque Country. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you plan on heading to the festival, get your white and red clothing ready! If you want to get really traditional, make that a white shirt with a red scarf and red belt. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. Learn the history of Les F\u00eates de Bayonne<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_22506\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-les_txistus_de_jo_txistua.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22506\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-les_txistus_de_jo_txistua.jpg\" alt=\"Parade\" width=\"640\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-les_txistus_de_jo_txistua.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/640px-les_txistus_de_jo_txistua-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portion of the corso at Les F\u00eates de Bayonne by Errota &#8211; WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Les F\u00eates de Bayonne has been around for quite a while now. I\u2019ve already told you about the beginnings on the festival: the group of Rugby friends that were inspired by Pamplona in 1932. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/3-most-celebrated-portuguese-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">traditions<\/a> that have been around since the very first festival are still going strong today. This includes the cow races, the red and white costumes, and one of the most important traditions: the key toss by King Leon (more on him later)! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">There are <i>pelote <\/i>tournaments as well. <i>Pelote<\/i> is a game, particular to Basque Country, that is played with a ball and a racket against a wall. I\u2019ve never played racquetball before, but I imagine the two games are similar! It can also be played between two teams, with a net placed between them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">There are bullfights, which have become a little controversial in recent years, but Bayonne\u2019s residents insist have been a vital part of the festival since it\u2019s start. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t miss the massive parade, or <i>corso, <\/i>which according to Les F\u00eates de Bayonne\u2019s official website attracts up to 350,000 each year. In Bayonne, there are over 80 different associations, called <i>pe\u00f1as<\/i>. These associations were created to encourage cultural and touristic events in Bayonne. The <i>pe\u00f1as<\/i> are obviously very actively involved in Les F\u00eates de Bayonne and the <i>corso<\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. Meet King Leon<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_22508\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/576px-bayonne_roi_leon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22508\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/576px-bayonne_roi_leon.jpg\" alt=\"King Leon\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/576px-bayonne_roi_leon.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/576px-bayonne_roi_leon-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">King Leon presiding over Les F\u00eates de Bayonne by Harrieta171 &#8211; WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you itching to learn about the mysterious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/10-famous-french-kings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King<\/a> Leon of Les F\u00eates de Bayonne? You\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">King Leon is the official mascot of the Les F\u00eates de Bayonne, and is a giant puppet that reigns over the festival from the balcony of the Town Hall. On Wednesday evening, after the first day of the festivities, King Leon officially opens <em>les f\u00eates<\/em> at 10pm. The next day, the King is joined by the rest of his court: six figures which represent the traditions and history of the festival. These figures are also in the form of six giant puppets that join in on the parade that awakens King Leon each day of the festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">There is the Crazy King which represents the festival\u2019s attitude towards partying, the Marshal which represents a respect for the law, the Chocolatier which represents an appreciate for the food in Bayonne, the Housekeeper and the Doctor which represent the concern for the wellbeing of the festival goers, and the Favorite, as all kings are expected to have one! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Les F\u00eates de Bayonne also calls upon a celebrity each year to throw three keys to the city from the balcony of the Town Hall into the crowd. Superstar Johnny Hallyday was once the &#8220;chosen one,&#8221; to give you an idea of how huge this festival is in France! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Every day of the festival, starting on the Thursday after the opening ceremony, King Leon enters the place de la Libert\u00e9 at lunchtime to kick off the festival for the day. You can catch the King on the Town Hall balcony all day long, encouraging the party to continue. At the end of the festival, on Sunday, King Leon mysteriously disappears into the night, only to be seen next year!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. Experience the <i>Dia de Pamplona<\/i> <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_22510\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bucket-list-bucketlist-bullrun-1299085.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22510\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bucket-list-bucketlist-bullrun-1299085.jpg\" alt=\"San Fermin\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bucket-list-bucketlist-bullrun-1299085.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bucket-list-bucketlist-bullrun-1299085-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <em>San Fermin<\/em> festival in Pamplona, Spain &#8211; pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Saturday is the <i>Dia de Pamplona<\/i>, or, Pamplona Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Bayonne is actually twin cities with Pamplona, so it\u2019s no surprise that the original festival-goers were inspired by the <i>San Fermin<\/i> festival, held in Pamplona each year. However, a major difference between the two is that Pamplona is famous for its &#8220;Running of the Bulls&#8221; through the center of the city. In Bayonne, cows are used, making it a lot less dangerous!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Saturday is a special day during the festival, as the events and activities pay homage to Pamplona for inspiring Les F\u00eates de Bayonne.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re in France this summer, I definitely recommend you check out Les F\u00eates de Bayonne! I hope this article has given you all of the information you need to be inspired to take the trip down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to learn more about traditions and festivals in France, I also recommend that you join one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/city\/paris-walking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">walking tours in Â鶹APP!<\/a> We pride ourselves on our local guides, who are sure to have some insiders information on festivals like Les F\u00eates de Bayonne!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3718044468\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Â鶹APP ? 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