A seaside town on the Bay of Biscay in the French Basque Country: a long town-centre beach, a rock reached by a footbridge, a lighthouse, an aquarium and an ocean museum, a covered market, and a surfing culture.
A first look at Biarritz
Biarritz Lighthouse
A lighthouse of 1834 with 248 steps and a 360-degree view; open weekend afternoons all year, every day in summer.
Halles de Biarritz
The covered market of 1885, open every morning, with stalls for cheese, fish, cold meats, pastries and wine.
Rocher de la Vierge
The rock reached by a metal footbridge, with views over the ocean and the Basque coast and a statue of the Virgin Mary on top.
Asiatica Museum of Oriental Art
A museum of Asian art from India, Nepal, Tibet and China, open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Biarritz Historical Museum
A museum telling Biarritz's story from fishing village to today, in an old church; closed Sunday and Monday.
Cité de l'Océan
An ocean museum with virtual surfing, a VR headset and a 3D film; the visit takes about three hours.
Biarritz Aquarium
An Art Deco aquarium of 1933 on the seafront, with sharks, rays, turtles, seals and a Caribbean lagoon, open every day.
Grande Plage
The sand beach in the middle of town, below the casino and the Hôtel du Palais, with a promenade and lifeguards from April to October.
Miramar Beach
A beach north of the Grande Plage below the lighthouse and the cliffs, with lifeguards from April to October.
Chez Albert
A seafood restaurant on the fishermen's harbour with a terrace, open lunch and dinner every day but Wednesday.
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