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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  • Deutsch
  • Euskara

Traveller Reviews Cité des mémoires

4.9 sur 5 108 reviews

  • sarah strup

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by sarah strup on 27/11/2025

    Delighted with my visit, very well documented, I recommend everyone stop by if you want to discover historical facts about the Basque region and Hendaye, of course. It's a little-known region and rarely covered in schools, at least in the one I visited, which is a real shame. Enjoy your visit!

  • Tea Buttignol

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Tea Buttignol on 17/11/2025

    A very enriching and great experience. The staff were very welcoming.

  • Charlotte L

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Charlotte L on 17/11/2025

    Fun and educational, the numerous resources allow you to learn new and interesting things… :)

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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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