Things to do in Biarritz: the must-see sights

Guide · Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 6 places to discover

A former seaside resort of Empress Eugénie, Biarritz cultivates a Basque art of living between Atlantic waves, dramatic rocks and Belle Époque villas. Here are the places not to miss.

Looking for things to do in Biarritz, places to visit near Biarritz or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Biarritz

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The Grande Plage of Biarritz Must-see

An emblematic beach bordered by the Hôtel du Palais, made famous by Empress Eugénie in the 19th century.

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Rocher de la Vierge Must-see

A rock linked by a metal footbridge designed by Eiffel, with a statue of the Virgin and a 360° view over the ocean.

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The Biarritz Lighthouse

A 19th-century lighthouse rising 73 metres, reached by 248 steps for a panorama over the Basque coast.

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Hôtel du Palais

A former imperial villa of Napoleon III and Eugénie turned luxury hotel, a symbol of Belle Époque Biarritz.

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The Biarritz Sea Museum

An Art Deco aquarium devoted to the marine life of the Bay of Biscay, with a seal pool on its rooftop terrace.

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The Côte des Basques Beach

A beach popular with surfers at the foot of cliffs, the historic cradle of European surfing in the 1950s.

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