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.
See on the map →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.
Open Biarritz on the interactive mapAn emblematic beach bordered by the Hôtel du Palais, made famous by Empress Eugénie in the 19th century.
See on the map →A rock linked by a metal footbridge designed by Eiffel, with a statue of the Virgin and a 360° view over the ocean.
See on the map →A 19th-century lighthouse rising 73 metres, reached by 248 steps for a panorama over the Basque coast.
See on the map →A former imperial villa of Napoleon III and Eugénie turned luxury hotel, a symbol of Belle Époque Biarritz.
See on the map →An Art Deco aquarium devoted to the marine life of the Bay of Biscay, with a seal pool on its rooftop terrace.
See on the map →A beach popular with surfers at the foot of cliffs, the historic cradle of European surfing in the 1950s.
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