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Bayonne · Ham & Charcuterie Tourism

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Bayonne · Ham & Charcuterie Tourism

Unique Factor: 1,000-year tradition, IGP protection, Adour basin salt Key Experiences: Ham fair (Easter), curing house visits, Basque culture, ham museum Best Season: Easter weekend for fair, year-round tours Infrastructure: 8/10 - Well-developed ham tourism Average Daily Spend: $120-300

Destination Overview

Unique Factor: 1,000-year tradition, IGP protection, Adour basin salt Key Experiences: Ham fair (Easter), curing house visits, Basque culture, ham museum Best Season: Easter weekend for fair, year-round tours Infrastructure: 8/10 - Well-developed ham tourism Average Daily Spend: $120-300

Trip insights

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Best season
Spring
Difficulty
4
Region
France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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