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21/04/2022
Biarritz, is ranked 12th in the list of France's best places to live.
A popular destination for surfers, Biarritz is renowned for its great beaches as well as its historic monuments.
Here is a list of things to do in Biarritz:
1. Visiting museums
L’Aquarium de Biarritz - Plateau de l’Atalaye
Take a fascinating journey through the Bay of Biscay, the North Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Indo-Pacific.
Cité de l’Océan - 1 avenue de la Plage
The Cité de l'Océan is an edutainment theme park focusing on the ocean and surfing.
Musée historique de Biarritz - Eglise St Andrews, rue Broquedis
Biarritz's historical museum traces the town's history from its beginnings as a fishing village to the present day.
Musée Asiatica - 1 rue Guy Petit
The museum brings together collections from different regions of Asia. Oriental cultures are increasingly attracting the attention of Europeans.
2. Historical walks
Biarritz lighthouse
This lighthouse offers a superb view of the sea and the town of Biarritz. Built in 1834, it towers 73 metres above the sea.
The Fishermen's Port
To discover Basque culture and tradition, we recommend a visit to the Port des Pêcheurs. Here you'll find crampottes, small huts that were once used to store fishermen's equipment, as well as a number of restaurants.
La villa Beltza
This neo-medieval villa is located at the end of the Côte des Basques. It cannot be visited, but you can admire it from the outside.
The Rocher de la Vierge
The Rocher de la Vierge is the emblem of Biarritz. Legend has it that whalers were caught in a storm until a "divine light" appeared and allowed them to return safely. In 1865, the surviving fishermen decided to install a statue of the Virgin Mary on top of the rock as a token of their thanks. A footbridge was later built to link the rock to the mainland.
3. Beaches in Biarritz
Biarritz is world-famous for its beaches.
You can even try your hand at surfing!
Here are the names of the many beaches:
- Biarritz's Grande Plage
- The Basque Coast
- Miramar beach
- La Milady beach
- Port Vieux beach
Do your shopping at Biarritz's traditional market!
Every day from 7.30am to 2pm, all the local producers in the region gather inside Les Halles to offer a wide choice of fresh produce. From fruit and vegetables to seafood, there's plenty to stock up on for your holidays. On Saturday mornings, the market takes place outside around Les Halles.
5. Shopping
In Biarritz town centre, you'll find plenty of shops where you can do your shopping.
6. Party in Biarritz
Biarritz is also a great place to go out and party. From restaurants and bars to discos, there's plenty to keep you entertained.
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