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Biarritz
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For a long time, one of the most prestigious seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast. Its attractions include "bourgeois" mansions, the Rocher de la Vierge, and, in another domain, excellent surf spots.
Overview of Biarritz
For a long time, one of the most prestigious seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast. Its attractions include "bourgeois" mansions, the Rocher de la Vierge, and, in another domain, excellent surf spots.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation:
- Distances:
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- Population: 25,404 inhabitants (2017)
- Superficie: 11.66 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://tourisme.biarritz.fr
History of Biarritz
What to see in Biarritz
Biarritz Aquarium
Also known as the Sea Museum. This Art Deco building showcases numerous species related to the Ocean and other parts of the world, as well as an extensive collection of marine animals and taxidermied birds. Combined with the Cité de l'Océan et du Surf (an educational and fun-themed park), it forms the Biarritz Océan complex.
Also known as the Sea Museum. This Art Deco building showcases numerous species related to the Ocean and other parts of the world, as well as an extensive collection of marine animals and taxidermied birds. Combined with the Cité de l'Océan et du Surf (an educational and fun-themed park), it forms the Biarritz Océan complex.
Imperial Chapel
Built in 1864 at the request of Napoleon III’s wife, this chapel blends Roman-Byzantine and Hispano-Moorish styles. It is dedicated to the Mexican Black Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Built in 1864 at the request of Napoleon III’s wife, this chapel blends Roman-Byzantine and Hispano-Moorish styles. It is dedicated to the Mexican Black Virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Orthodox Church
Built in 1890, it stands as a testament to the period when the city was frequented by the Russian aristocracy on holiday.
Built in 1890, it stands as a testament to the period when the city was frequented by the Russian aristocracy on holiday.
La Grande Plage
This is the main beach of Biarritz, between the lighthouse and the Rocher de la Vierge, facing the municipal casino. Other beaches in the surrounding area of the city.
This is the main beach of Biarritz, between the lighthouse and the Rocher de la Vierge, facing the municipal casino. Other beaches in the surrounding area of the city.
Biarritz Historical Museum
As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the history of the city, from its origins to the present day, with a focus on the Second Empire and Belle Époque periods of the seaside resort.
As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the history of the city, from its origins to the present day, with a focus on the Second Empire and Belle Époque periods of the seaside resort.
Virgin Rock
This is the emblem of the city, with its "development" dating back to Napoleon III. It features a statue of the Virgin Mary on a rock, connected to the coast by a metal footbridge.
This is the emblem of the city, with its "development" dating back to Napoleon III. It features a statue of the Virgin Mary on a rock, connected to the coast by a metal footbridge.
What to do in Biarritz
Climate and weather in Biarritz
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
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| Biarritz | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
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Key places of interest near Biarritz:
Ainhoa
On the Camino de Santiago, this small village is one of France’s most beautiful, with its typical Basque architecture of large half-timbered and corbelled houses.
On the Camino de Santiago, this small village is one of France’s most beautiful, with its typical Basque architecture of large half-timbered and corbelled houses.
Bidart
A charming seaside resort on the Basque coast, set against cliffs. It is well-known for surfing.
A charming seaside resort on the Basque coast, set against cliffs. It is well-known for surfing.
Hossegor
Beaches and surf with excellent spots in this seaside resort in the south of the Landes, nestled against a lake of the same name. The area has a traditionally upscale feel, as evidenced by some beautiful villas from the last century and one of Europe's finest golf courses.
Beaches and surf with excellent spots in this seaside resort in the south of the Landes, nestled against a lake of the same name. The area has a traditionally upscale feel, as evidenced by some beautiful villas from the last century and one of Europe's finest golf courses.
La Rhune
This small Franco-Spanish Pyrenean summit is a tourist destination thanks to the La Rhune rack railway, which offers stunning landscapes and panoramic views. It’s also home to the famous pottoks (small Basque horses) that roam freely.
This small Franco-Spanish Pyrenean summit is a tourist destination thanks to the La Rhune rack railway, which offers stunning landscapes and panoramic views. It’s also home to the famous pottoks (small Basque horses) that roam freely.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Nestled in its bay, the town is both a fishing port and a well-known, slightly upscale seaside resort, as evidenced by some of the beautiful villas along its waterfront.
Nestled in its bay, the town is both a fishing port and a well-known, slightly upscale seaside resort, as evidenced by some of the beautiful villas along its waterfront.
and on the Spanish side...
Hondarribia
Opposite Hendaye (France), this seaside resort is also an ancient town with a very pretty historic centre.
Opposite Hendaye (France), this seaside resort is also an ancient town with a very pretty historic centre.
San Sebastián
Nestled in its bay, this is a major seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. The city also boasts a very pretty old town, pleasant and charming, making it one of the most visited destinations on the Basque coast.
Nestled in its bay, this is a major seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. The city also boasts a very pretty old town, pleasant and charming, making it one of the most visited destinations on the Basque coast.
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Worth a look / Other
Biarritz Aquarium
★★ Also known as the Sea Museum. This Art Deco building showcases numerous species related to the Ocean and other parts of the world, as well…
Main Beach (Biarritz)
★★ This is the main beach of Biarritz, between the lighthouse and the Rocher de la Vierge, facing the municipal casino. Other beaches in the…
Virgin Rock
★★ This is the emblem of the city, with its "development" dating back to Napoleon III. It features a statue of the Virgin Mary on a rock…
Imperial Chapel (Biarritz)
★ Built in 1864 at the request of Napoleon III’s wife, this chapel blends Roman-Byzantine and Hispano-Moorish styles. It is dedicated…
Orthodox Church (Biarritz)
★ Built in 1890, it stands as a testament to the period when the city was frequented by the Russian aristocracy on holiday.
Asiatica Museum
★ Oriental art featuring items primarily from India, Tibet, Nepal, and China.
Biarritz Historical Museum
★ As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the history of the city, from its origins to the present day, with a focus on the Second Empire…
Biarritz Lighthouse
★ It is located at Pointe Saint-Martin, a rocky promontory overlooking the town.