Top 10 Specialty Museums in Aquitaine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

PUYODEBAT'S chocolate factory was born of passion and work of Valérie and Christophe PUYODEBAT in Bayonne, rue d'Espagne, in 1999. Nevertheless they were cramped in the center of the city so they decided with the support of Cambo-les-bains local council in 2009, the opening of a 'Chocolate Factory-Museum-Shop concept' on more than 700 square meters, following the marks of the two biggest chocolate factories in bask country, the Maison Fagalde and the Maison Noblia. Christophe PUYODEBAT, craftsman and chocolate-maker, but non-descended from chocolate-makers families have been looking since 1999 to promote local artisans, traditional values and direct professional relationships with local producers all around the world (Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Islands, etc.) He came from Lourdes and he rubbed shoulders with famous chocolate-makers in Paris, so quite naturally, he decided to pay tribute to them through discoveries and creations today in the Bask-Country, capital of chocolate. Chocolate lollipops, chocolate with Espelette's hot chili pepper spread, craquinette (homemade specialty) and other products are waiting for you!

Set in the heart of the city, the Musée d'Aquitaine retraces the history of the region, from prehistory through to the present day. The museum exposes rich regional and extra-european collections of archeology, history and ethnography. This "Museum of civilization" presents each years several temporary exhibitions about history and cultures of the world. It offers to public a varied cultural programming: lectures, screenings, round tables, guided tours, concerts, meetings with foreign communities, educational workshops... Easily accessible from the tram B (stop Musée d'Aquitaine) or A (stop City Hall / Hôtel de Ville).

Come discover three centuries of history and fame of the great wines of Bordeaux! The vaulted cellars, built in 1720, trace the history of the wine trade, the work of coopers and the raising of wine in barrels in the tradition of 19th century breeders. At the end of your visit, our team invites you to share a convivial moment around the wines of Bordeaux.

Au Pays Basque, la maison est plus qu’un bien, qu’une architecture: c’est une mémoire, une histoire... comme celle d’Ortillopitz. La demeure de 1660 bâtie sur les vestiges de la maison érigée en 1540 est ouverte au public depuis 20 ans. Pour mieux comprendre le Pays Basque, ce lieu historique unique et authentique est à découvrir. Une animation pour les enfants : A la recherche du trésor d'Ortillopitz

Le musée présente des maquettes de 6 phares de la Gironde, la signalétique maritime, le tableau lumineux du balisage de l'estuaire de la Gironde. Animation en 3D du phare de Cordouan du 16ème siècle à nos jours. Au sommet du phare, vue panoramique à 360°, table d'orientation, vue sur le phare de Cordouan. Présentation de la vedette Matelier dans le parc.