Biarritz Attractions
Biarritz, situated on the Atlantic coast in the Gulf of Gascony (Bay of Biscay) in the southwest corner of France, is one of the world's most celebrated coastal resorts. Its magnificent situation on a much indented, surf-beaten coast, its beautiful sandy beach, brine springs and mild maritime climate favored the rise of this former fishing village, and its prosperity was ensured when the Empress Eugénie built a palace here (now the Hôtel du Palais) for herself and her court. Handsome mansions decked with turrets and oriel windows are reminders of Biarritz's 19th century splendors. Present-day holidaymakers are catered by three beaches, beautifully situated golf courses and abundant facilities for water sports.
Boulevard Maréchal-Leclerc
In Biarritz, Boulevard Maréchal-Leclerc runs west above the picturesque little fishing harbor, nestling in a steep-sided rocky inlet between the Rocher du Basta and Cap Atalaye, and through a tunnel to the Esplanade de la Vierge. A narrow iron bridge built by Gustave Eiffel leads to the Rocher de la Vierge, a long, narrow ridge of rock from which there is a magnificent view extending from the mouth of the Adour to the Spanish frontier.
Museum of the Sea
In Biarritz, opposite the Rocher de la Vierge is the Musée de la Mer (Museum of the Sea), with a salt-water aquarium and rich natural history collections.
Farther along the coast is the rocky inlet containing the Port Vieux (Old Harbor), with a beautiful sheltered beach. From the adjoining Esplanade du Port-Vieux and, better still, from the Miramare viewpoint there is a magnificent prospect of the cliff-fringed Plage des Basques, exposed to the full force of the breakers, and beyond this the first hills of Spain.
Farther along the coast is the rocky inlet containing the Port Vieux (Old Harbor), with a beautiful sheltered beach. From the adjoining Esplanade du Port-Vieux and, better still, from the Miramare viewpoint there is a magnificent prospect of the cliff-fringed Plage des Basques, exposed to the full force of the breakers, and beyond this the first hills of Spain.
Museum of the Sea
Esplanade du Rocher-de-la-Vièrge
14 plateau Atalaye
F-64200 Biarritz
France
Esplanade du Rocher-de-la-Vièrge
14 plateau Atalaye
F-64200 Biarritz
France
Hours
February 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
October 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Restaurant Les Platanes
Les Platanes restaurant in Biarritz is housed in a 19th Century Art Deco townhouse. The talented chef Arnaud Daguin will explain how and why he chooses certain products at the local market in the morning. During lunch time, he will discuss the evening final menu which include two appetizers, a main dish and one or two desserts. Each participant will invite one person to join the group and share the final meal with Chef Daguin and his wife.
Hours
July 14 to August 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Open | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| Close | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
August 22 to July 13
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||
| Open | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | ||
| Close | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
Thermes Salins
To the east of Biarritz are the Thermes Salins (brine springs), which are effective in the treatment of anaemia, metabolic disorders and gynaecological conditions.
Biarritz Surroundings
Espelette - Pepper Festival, France
Espelette is the site of a day-long Pepper Festival which takes place in late October. Farmers sample and sell product during the festival. Visitors can enjoy music, dance, awards ceremonies, eating and drinking.
