A few minutes from the coast, Bayonne is an ideal base for a holiday in the Basque Country: colourful lanes, the banks of the Nive, the cathedral and an authentic atmosphere, far from the crowds on the beaches. It's also a real city, lively all year round, so far better equipped for remote work than a simple seaside resort. Between specialty cafés, third places and coworking spaces, you're spoilt for choice to fit in your work hours before wandering around Petit Bayonne or heading to Biarritz, ten minutes away by train. Here are our favourite addresses.
Work in the Morning, Explore in the Afternoon
The right instinct is the same as along the whole coast: concentrate your work in the morning, when venues are quiet and the wifi is fully available. You keep the afternoon for the Halles market, a stroll along the Nive or a quick trip to the beach. Working early also lets you avoid the heat, which sets in during the afternoon in midsummer. So schedule your most demanding tasks and your video calls in that morning slot, when you'll be at your most efficient.
Our Cafés and Third Places for Working
For a productive morning, Josie Factory, a coffee shop in Grand Bayonne a few minutes from the cathedral, is a laptop-friendly spot with free wifi where it's a pleasure to settle in (Tuesday to Saturday). If you need silence to concentrate, Akelarre Café, a bright café in Petit Bayonne just off the Nive, is made for it, calm and conducive to focused work. And for a friendly hybrid space, with big tables and a terrace, Korail, a third place on the station forecourt, is perfect for spending several hours without spending a fortune. These three addresses cover just about every need, from a quick coffee between two emails to a quiet morning of work.
For Video Calls, Head to a Coworking Space
When the day looks busy or you have a sensitive meeting, a coworking space gives you the quiet, the power outlets and the stable connection you need. Mota Coworking Grand Bayonne is well located in the heart of the historic centre, handy if you're staying in town. Remember to check access and day passes with the venue, as they vary. The other addresses, coworking spaces and cafés alike, are gathered in our guide where to work in Bayonne.
Bayonne in Summer: Play the Shade of the Lanes
Bayonne has an edge against the heat: its narrow lanes and shaded riverbanks stay genuinely cool, even in midsummer. In the morning, a shaded terrace along the Nive is very pleasant for working; in the afternoon, retreat inside a café or a coworking space. For heatwave days, all our anti-heat tips are in working in the cool.
Plan Your Workation
Find your spots in advance on the Deskover map, block out your work slots and let your team know your hours. For the complete workation guide and our tips, it's this way: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I work remotely in Bayonne without booking?
In a laptop-friendly café like Josie Factory, or Akelarre Café for the quiet, or at the third place Korail to spend several hours without spending a fortune. Morning is still ideal to find a seat.
Is Bayonne a practical workation base?
Very: it's a real, well-equipped and lively city, calmer than the seafront, ten minutes by train from Biarritz and Anglet. Perfect for combining remote work and discovering the Basque Country.
Where can I take an important video call in Bayonne?
In a coworking space like Mota Coworking Grand Bayonne, for the silence and the power outlets, rather than in a packed café during peak season. Check day access with the venue.
