La cité des mémoires A new escape game museum in Hendaye

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Opens Monday at 02:00 pm

Useful information

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Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Cash
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • Novelty

      The City of Memories – Andaye, Oroitzapenen Hiria immerses its visitors in the history of the Basque Country!

      9 immersive rooms allow you to travel from witchcraft to the 17th century, through neo-Basque architecture, smuggling, the great conflicts of the 20th century, gastronomy and, of course, the border and customs.

      The exhibition spaces blend subtly with interactive modules to appeal to all audiences.

      Emotion, culture and entertainment are on the agenda at this unique site in the Basque Country!


      New for 2025 : discover the museum while having fun! Using your mobile phone, solve the puzzles hidden in the rooms and score as many points as possible! Available in adult and child versions.


      The City of Memories is open 7 days a week, all year round.

      From November to March, closed on Sunday mornings.


      Child rate: €4.40 / Adult: €8.80 / Family rate: €23.10

      Price details on our website.


      Parking Indigo City Center Parking - Hendaye

      Upon presentation of your ticket, 1 hour refunded.

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Traveller Reviews La cité des mémoires

4.8 sur 5 115 reviews

  • Nadine Elgart

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nadine Elgart on 28/02/2026

    A truly wonderful experience! An amazingly rich museum. Well done!

  • dominique ory

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by dominique ory on 25/02/2026

  • Eztitxu Nieva

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Eztitxu Nieva on 02/02/2026

    A very warm welcome. A pleasant and fun visit. Don't hesitate to play the question game.

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La cité des mémoires

Address

Rue de l'Eglise
64700 Hendaye

GPS coordinates

43° 21'29.67"N, 1° 46'27.77"W

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