Cité des mémoires Dive into the history of the Basque Country in a fun and interactive way

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm

Closes at 06:30 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances Connect (Dematerialized holiday voucher)
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • Opened in 2024, La Cité des Mémoires, in the heart of Hendaye, invites families and children to travel through time in a fun and interactive way. This unique place to visit allows you to discover the fascinating history of Hendaye and the Basque Country, through 9 immersive and captivating rooms.


      Visitors will find themselves immersed in various eras , from witchcraft in the 16th century to neo-Basque architecture , the secrets of smuggling , the great conflicts of the 20th century , local gastronomy , and of course, the history of the border and customs . Each room has its share of surprises and discoveries!

      It is even possible to play it by solving, on your mobile phone , the different puzzles hidden in the different universes (2 versions of the game: children from 8 years old and adults).


      An adventure full of discoveries and emotions for young and old , where each visit becomes a real journey into the past.

      • The museum is labeled “Famille Plus” and “Tourisme & Handicap”.
      • It is open all year round, 7 days a week.
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Traveller Reviews Cité des mémoires

5 sur 5 20 reviews

  • lolo Joaldun

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by lolo Joaldun on 22/03/2025

    Very warm welcome, the escape game is very interesting and well done, I highly recommend!

  • Brigitte Ardon

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Brigitte Ardon on 08/02/2025

    History and geography of Hendaye as well as the Basque country from different points of view (political, commercial, cultural, gastronomic, etc.). Well located chronologically in the History of France, Navarre, Spain... and the world. The animations, decorative elements, photos, illustrations and anecdotes are varied and interesting. It's a pleasant immersion. Circulation in the rooms is fluid. It is a very nice, informative and entertaining visit. Well done

  • Audrey Celhay

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Audrey Celhay on 03/01/2025

    Very good experience, full of suspense! Very warm welcome, superb team. I recommend!

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Cité des mémoires

Address

26 Rue de l'Église,
64700 Hendaye

GPS coordinates

43° 21'26.25"N, 1° 46'29.16"W

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