In the 19 th century under the realm of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie, Biarritz became the most prestigious seaside resort on the Atlantic coast.

It remains, today a favorite holiday destination.

Let us guide you to the historical heart of this cultural hub so ideally situated on the Atlantic coast, at the foot of the Pyrenees and so close to the spanish border.

Iconic sites :

• Villa Eugénie or Hôtel du Palais,
• The Art Deco Casino,
• The Russian Orthodox Church
•  Chapelle Impériale,
•  Port-Vieux.

Biarritz's famous beaches : plage du Miramar, la Grande Plage, le Port Vieux, la Côte des Basques (known for surf), la plage de Marbella et la plage de la Milady.

Biarritz , a favoured location :

• For lovers of the ocean : the Sea Museum and Aquarium, City of the Ocean (interactive museum), Virgin's rock, the lighthouse, the beaches, ...
• For various outdoor activities (surf, mountain sports, water sports, jai alai, rugby, golf, ...).
• For an internationally renowned cultural calendar various festivals throughout the year : dance, Latine American Films, Audio visual Programs, concerts, ...

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Basque Country, of its charm and its tradition.

Biarritz, its neighboring cities and towns : 

• Bayonne : Capital of the Basque Country, culturally very rich and home of chocolate, Basque museum, pelote (jai alai), Bayonne Festival.

• Saint Jean de Luz : very picturesque fishing village & port. Famous for its macaroons and its beautiful church where Louis XIV married Spanish Princess Marie Therese in 1660.

• Hendaye : its Abbadie castle and its beautiful beach.

• Saint Jean Pied de Port : key stop-over in the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostello.

• Cambo les Bains : its spa treatments

And the area's typical basque villages : Ainhoa, Espelette, Itxassou, etc...

If you need some more information about Biarritz :
Web site : www.biarritz.fr