Bonjour Pension

This old building is being used as a pension, now, named Bonjour Pension and lightens up the 5000 years history of cute beautiful Ayvalık.

During early 1900's, Ayvalık had played an important role in international, overseas relations by having French, Norwegian, English, Italian and Greek Embassies; fortunately this building had been used as an Embassy of France where many serious decisions had been taken by the French Colony in town. The writing "L Union d'Paris" stands still as a witness it those historical days on the top of outdoor gate.

Over 3 centuries resisting to the time, building keeps all original specialties up to date. Additionally the owners today Mrs. Hatice ARGA and Mr. Yalçın ARGA try their best to protect and introduce it to everyone concerned with historical buildings.

Accommodation Information

We have 12 rooms and 30 beds.

We also serve breakfast rich in content such as having pure original Ayvalık olive, olive oil, cheese, delicious marmalade kinds, honey, fresh eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits.

Location Information

Main Attractions in Ayvalık
Devil's Table: very spectacular place, with a nice view of Ayvalik and most of the islands around
Old Ayvalik Houses The old Ayvalik houses, located in the town of Ayvalik should carefully be examined for the art of wood and stone.
Sarimsakli Beach 8 km. from the center of town, Sarimsakli beach is 7 km. long and widens up to 100 meters.
Saatli Mosque In the town center, built by Greeks as a church, and serving as a mosque after 1928.
Cınarlı Mosque also in the town center, built by Greeks as a church and now serving as a mosque.
In recent years Ayvalık has also become an important point of attraction for scuba divers with its underwater fauna.
Ayvalık and its environs are famous for the highly appreciated quality of olive oil production.