Biarritz sightseeing

   Sightseeing in Biarritz

Modern Biarritz is stylish, attracting a more discreet line in showbiz stars than Cannes or St Tropez. Gabled Basque houses stand near fanciful 19th-century mock châteaux and art deco villas. Aside from the architecture, the beaches are lovely. One of Biarritz’s greatest pleasures is a stroll along the seafront: the sweeping, sandy Grande Plage runs on to the Plage Miramar. You can stride around the rocky headlands, to the old fishermen’s port with its minuscule cottages; the Rocher de la Vierge (Virgin’s Rock), which is subtly floodlit at night; the sheltered little Plage du Port Vieux; and the colossal breakers of the exposed Plage de la Côte des Basques.

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Tourist attractions & sights

Located at rue St-Martin, you can find Eglise St-Martin. This church is one of the few vestiges of the port's early boom days, when the town was a prosperous whaling centre. The church dates back to the 1100s and was restored in 1541 with a Flamboyant Gothic chancel. This is one of Biarritz’s top attractions and is well worth a visit. Another great church is the Eglise Orthodoxe Russe. This Byzantine-Russian landmark was built in 1892 so that Russian aristocrats on holiday in Biarritz could worship when they weren't having champagne; caviar; and Basque prostitutes. It's famous for its gilded dome, the interior of which is the color of a blue sky on a clear and sunny day. This is one of the most spectacular sights in town and one of Biarrit’s most interesting tourist attractions.

Biarritz other attractions

Near the Hotel du Palais you can find quai de la Grande Plage. This is the main beach and promenade of Biarritz and is probably the most popular. There is plenty on offer to keep the whole family busy: you can catch some sun; go to one of the many shops or restaurants on the promenade, go surfing, or take part in one of the many other water activities on offer. The beach is beautiful and many people flock here during the holiday season to have a great time in the sun, surf and sand. These and plenty more Biarrits sights will keep you entertained during your stay!

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