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Read MoreDay Trip: Basque Region
Biarritz makes a great base from which to explore the French Basque region whose most scenic towns are all within an hour’s drive of Biarritz. (You can even combine touring them with a jaunt across the border to Spain's San...
Read MoreDay Trip: L’Atelier du Piment
The AOC-controlled Espelette pepper is the only spice produced in France. In recent years, its mild heat and smoky-sweet flavor has made it a trendy ingredient in kitchens from Europe to the U.S. At the wonderful Atelier du Piment, you...
Read MoreDay Trip: St. Jean de Luz
The cute fishing village of St. Jean de Luz is, in many ways, a slightly larger, more authentic version of Biarritz.
Read MoreHastea Surf School Biarritz
Surfing was first introduced to Biarritz in the 1950s by Peter Viertel, husband of actress Deborah Kerr who was shooting a movie in the coastal resort. It quickly took hold and today locals liken their surf scene to that of...
Read MoreIndagare Tour: Citroen 2CV Tour
Biarritz makes a great base from which to explore the Basque region and the French Basque towns are all within an hour’s drive of Biarritz. A fun way to explore is by cruising through the winding countryside in a rented...
Read MoreIndagare Tour: Classic Biarritz
The cute seaside town of Biaritz can easily be explored on foot and in a leisurely half-day walking tour. Start at the Hotel du Palais and walk along the promenade above the Grande Plage for great vistas and people watching....
Read MoreMusée de la Mer
Located near the Rocher de la Vièrge, with glorious views across the coast, this museum is the city's acclaimed aquarium, housed in a beautiful Art Deco building. The exhibits follows different "seas" of the world, from the Gulf Stream to...
Read MoreTop Beaches
Biarritz has two main beaches, though if you drive up and down the coast, you will come across more: The Grande Plage is the main beach, which stretches out in front of the Hotel du Palais and is packed with...
