Discover Bazas
in the South of Gironde
The town of Bazas, located on the Way of Saint James in the South of Gironde, is an unmissable stage during your trip. You will enjoy the “small-village” atmosphere of this city, where you will be warmly welcomed by the inhabitants, often of Gascon origin.
Here, everyone knows each other and when the local roaster makes coffee, its smell spreads all over the town! Its market, its cathedral, its cafés, its craftspeople, its small alleys… Bazas really has it all!
See contentStroll down the aisles
of the Bazas market
On Saturday, enjoy the market in Bazas in the South of Gironde! Don’t forget to bring your basket and take a stroll down the aisles of the market on the cathedral square. From the arcades, you will probably hear Dominique’s laugh, sitting down to eat a gascon breakfast.
On the menu: good pâté, cooked meats, cheese and some local wine in moderation! It is the weekly meeting of the market’s producers, getting together to share a friendly moment of simplicity.
Dominique will talk to you about the local products “Lou Bazadès” with love and passion! As you stroll among the stands, bite into seasonal fruits or taste some gascon cooked meats… After the market, the terraces under the arcades invite you to enjoy a coffee while reading the morning newspaper.
A shopping trip
in Bazas
In Bazas, don’t hesitate to go into the little shops of antique dealers and craftspeople…
You will then have the opportunity to talk with the shopkeepers who will share with you their passion and skills.
Of course, don’t forget to bring home a local sweet such as meringues! Many delicatessens sell local produces, including Bazadaise beef, gascon pâté, Sauternes wine-flavoured foie gras, wood pigeon salmi…
Take a walk
at the foot of the ramparts
At the foot of the fortification of the town of Bazas, get on your bike and follow the tour of the Promenade de la Brèche! With family or friends, pedal along the ramparts and discover Bazas from another angle.
On foot, explore the small cobbled alleys and admire the various monuments of this beautiful gascon town: the Porte du Gisquet, the Apothecary or the cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Discover the Cathedral
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Bazas is an unmissable monument in the South of Gironde. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, this Gothic monument is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Way of Saint James. The cathedral houses a magnificent turquoise organ.
Visit the town, the municipal museum
of Bazas and the Apothecary's shop
Book a guided tour of the historic centre to discover the secrets of Bazas. With the Pistes de Robin, the youngest visitors can explore every corner of the town, with a surprise as a bonus!
It is in the former town hall that you will find the municipal museum of Bazas. It shows the history of Bazas, from its earliest days to the present ones. Art lovers won’t be excluded, since the other rooms present collections of religious art, fine arts and archaeology.
In Bazas, the former Hôpital Saint-Antoine hides a magnificent place: the apothecary. Inside, you will discover earthenware, glassware and old pharmaceutical equipment… A real trip back to the 18th century awaits you in the South of Gironde! To visit the apothecary, don’t forget to book at the tourist office.
