Bayonne is not Biarritz. The Basque city owns its identity — more authentic, more grounded — organised around three distinct historic districts: Grand Bayonne with its cathedral and shopping streets, Petit Bayonne along the Nive with its bars and workshops, and Saint-Esprit on the other side of the Adour, long overlooked but now in full commercial revival. For remote workers, that's a map that changes everything: depending on your mood, you can work facing a 15th-century castle, on the steps of the station, or in a second-hand bookshop café.
Bayonne's remote work scene has taken shape more quietly than Biarritz's, but it's solid. Around ten serious coworking spaces, several independent specialty coffee shops, free community spaces, and a genuine selection of laptop-friendly cafés — particularly in Saint-Esprit, where the Les Infidèles collective has built a very active micro-scene. Bayonne complements Biarritz and Anglet: you'll find less of the surf-and-work showcase effect, and more of the real city where locals live and work year-round. We toured all three districts — here's our selection of 9 spots to work in Bayonne.
La Cocotte Coworking
Place Paul Bert, right in the heart of Petit Bayonne, La Cocotte occupies the north tower of Château-Neuf, a 15th-century building. The setting is unique: three floors, 250 m², exposed stone, an equipped kitchen with a view, workspaces spread across several levels. Anne and Caroline opened the space in 2014 and have made it the absolute reference for remote work in Bayonne.
On the equipment side, it's solid: fibre, high-performance Wi-Fi, coffee and tea for all coworkers, bookable meeting rooms, a phone box. Flexible pricing: €7.50 for a half-day, €15 for a full day, €210 per month as a resident. The space is listed by Passion Télétravail, Paysbasque.net, and Coworking-France in their reference selections. Clear audience: freelancers, independents, and project holders who want character and a real community.
Bayonne's historic remote work address — the top choice if you want something serious, characterful, and a chance to meet the local freelance community.
Mota Coworking Grand Bayonne
3 rue du 49ème Régiment d'Infanterie, right in Grand Bayonne just steps from the covered market. Mota opened its 520 m² of shared offices with a premium approach: a polished open space, 45 dedicated desks and 10 nomad stations, several meeting rooms, a phone box, a bistro kitchenette. Badge access 7am–10pm for residents, 8am–7pm for nomads. Coworking for professionals who want calm and a polished setting.
On the equipment side: fibre, screens in meeting rooms, a mobile app to manage access. The ground floor can host professional events (training, seminars) for up to 22 people in a meeting format or 40 in a classroom layout. Referenced by La Vie Economique, Que Faire Pays Basque, and Paysbasque.net. User profile: entrepreneurs, hybrid teams, independents who regularly need professional meeting rooms.
The premium option right in the historic town centre for those who want a clean, professional setting with extended access.
Now Coworking Bayonne
52 avenue du 8 Mai 1945, southern Bayonne, in the ON SPOT building. Now opened its Bayonne spot in June 2023 with 600 m², 80 workstations, and 8 meeting rooms. The format is resolutely modern: large terrace, lounges, integrated restaurant, cleaning included, community events (yoga, breakfasts, afterworks). More corporate in atmosphere than La Cocotte, more lively than Mota.
On the equipment side: high-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets everywhere, cleaning and tea/coffee included. Pricing from €49 to €249 excl. VAT/month depending on the plan, with no long-term commitment. Accessible by Tram'bus T2 (Technocité stop). Referenced by Guide du Pays Basque, Workin Space, and Passion Télétravail. Target profile: freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small teams looking for a flexible space with services.
The option for those who want a modern space with a terrace, lifestyle programming, and professional services included.
Korail
Place Pereire, on the station forecourt on the Saint-Esprit side. Korail has invented a hybrid format that's perfect for the city: 150 m² that blend a ground-floor café-restaurant with a free 65 m² coworking space upstairs. 18 workstations, free Wi-Fi, a projector, printer, whiteboard. The large south-facing terrace by the station gives the place a particular energy, especially from March to October.
On the equipment side, this is Bayonne's only genuinely free coworking space: you order at the café-restaurant downstairs and work undisturbed upstairs. Chef Stéphane cooks fresh, locally-sourced food. Open every day including weekends (9am to 7:30pm), making it a reliable option outside standard office hours. Referenced by BabToday, Passion Télétravail, and Bayonne Shopping. The room can be privately hired (€100/day).
The absolute bargain for getting work done without a coworking budget, with a terrace that transforms your day.
Coffee Muxu
3 rue des Gouverneurs, Grand Bayonne. Coffee Muxu is Bayonne's reference specialty coffee shop. Artisanal roasting, fair-trade and traceable coffee, brunches and savoury dishes made with local and organic produce, homemade pastries. Understated and elegant décor, warm welcome — the Basque-cosy atmosphere that makes you want to stay all morning.
On the equipment side: Wi-Fi in place, the atmosphere lends itself well to a morning laptop session. Listed by Wicofi (Wi-Fi café directory), Kinda Break, and BabToday in their top Wi-Fi spots in Bayonne. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, closed Monday. Group bookings via Instagram @coffeemuxu.
The essential stop for starting your remote work day with a genuinely great specialty coffee in a polished setting.
Josie Factory
3 bis rue Marengo, Grand Bayonne, 4 minutes' walk from the cathedral. Josie Factory opened in 2016 and set the foundations for the laptop-friendly coffee shop in Bayonne: Anglo-Saxon inspiration, concept-store décor, regular exhibitions, XXL layer cakes, vegan and gluten-free options. A relaxation area with free Wi-Fi explicitly designed for those who want to work for a few hours.
On the equipment side: Wi-Fi, power outlets, the layout genuinely allows you to set up your laptop without feeling like you're overstaying your welcome. Homemade savoury and sweet food. Listed by Kinda Break, Paysbasque.net, and BabToday in their Bayonne coffee shop selections. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am–6pm.
One of the rare genuine spots where the "café with Wi-Fi" atmosphere is openly embraced — ideal for laptop breaks between two meetings in the town centre.
Akelarre Café
4 rue Pontrique, Petit Bayonne, just steps from the Nive. Akelarre is the vegetarian café-studio that brings together three spaces: a bright café for quiet work, a cosy lounge for more relaxed sessions, and a sunny terrace. The adjoining studio hosts yoga workshops, discussion circles, and creative workshops. There's a genuine philosophy behind the offering.
On the equipment side: Wi-Fi confirmed, a calm atmosphere that's conducive to focus. The kitchen is entirely homemade using produce from Bayonne market, mostly organic. Set menu at €16. Referenced by Wicofi in its top "café for working in Bayonne", by Bayonne Shopping, and Tripadvisor. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am–4pm.
The spot for remote workers who want an engaged, quiet, and light-filled setting by the Nive.
Le Café Lire
4 boulevard Jean d'Amou, Saint-Esprit district. Mélanie Bordenave opened this second-hand bookshop café in early 2024, and it has become a small reference in the new Saint-Esprit, in full commercial renewal. Specialty coffees from roaster Volt (Hossegor/Anglet), herbal teas from Le Petit Jardin d'Urrugne, Magda pastries, second-hand books to buy or devour on the spot.
On the equipment side: Wi-Fi, guaranteed quiet — the intimate format is perfect for solo focus sessions. The space is small, so it's best to aim for the 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm slots to get a seat. Member of the Les Infidèles collective that drives the Saint-Esprit commercial scene. Listed by Les Petites Affiches 64 and Bayonne Shopping. Closed Monday and Sunday.
The cosy address par excellence for those who love working in an intimate setting with books within arm's reach.
Blondie Saint-Esprit
33 rue Sainte-Catherine, right on the pedestrian street of Saint-Esprit. Blondie is the vegan and vegetarian café-restaurant that has helped energise the neighbourhood. Open kitchen, bagels, soups, salads, street food, Sunday brunches, gluten-free options. Modern décor, a friendly team, the relaxed atmosphere of a café that knows how to welcome laptops without pretending to be a coworking space.
On the equipment side: Wi-Fi in place, a terrace on the pedestrian street. It's best to come in the morning (before noon) to work in peace — in the afternoon the place fills up with lunches and snacks. Listed by Kinda Break in its Saint-Esprit guide, by Côte Basque Madame in its neighbourhood top 10, and by Restaurant Guru. Open Monday to Saturday 8am–4:30pm.
The great spot for productive mornings followed by a healthy lunch in the most dynamic neighbourhood in Bayonne.
The right spot for your needs
- For the historic freelance community and a unique setting: La Cocotte (Château-Neuf, Petit Bayonne)
- For a premium coworking setting in the town centre: Mota Grand Bayonne (520 m², meeting rooms)
- For a modern space with a terrace and services: Now Coworking (600 m², ON SPOT)
- For working for free with a sunny terrace: Korail (station, Saint-Esprit)
- For starting your day with a great specialty coffee: Coffee Muxu (Grand Bayonne)
- For a committed laptop session in a coffee shop: Josie Factory (Grand Bayonne)
- For a quiet, light-filled, engaged setting by the Nive: Akelarre Café (Petit Bayonne)
- For a focus session in a literary hideaway: Le Café Lire (Saint-Esprit)
- For productive brunch-and-laptop mornings in the neighbourhood that's buzzing: Blondie (Saint-Esprit)
Bayonne has the distinctive quality of spreading its remote work offering across its three historic districts, with a real identity by area: Petit Bayonne for character and the riverside, Grand Bayonne for the professional town centre, Saint-Esprit for the new commercial scene. If you're arriving for the first time, go to La Cocotte or Korail to plug into the local community, and save Coffee Muxu, Akelarre, or Le Café Lire for more relaxed mornings. On the budget side, expect €200 to €220 per month as a resident coworker — in line with the Basque coast average and well below Paris.
We update this selection regularly as we explore and as your feedback comes in. If you try one of these spots, or if you know one we've missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other cities or find a spot near you, find all our guides on Deskover.
