The resort town of Biarritz is synonymous with glitz---and not just because they sort of rhyme. Once a minor whaling village, Biarritz became an aristocratic playground in the mid-19th century. Its natural beauty has drawn the likes of Napoleon III, Alphonse XIII of Spain, Nicholas II of Russia, and the Shah of Persia. While today Biarritz remains an opulent getaway for jet setters from around the world, its crowded beaches and vibrant clubs are still within the reach of both blonde-haired surfer dudes and budget travelers.
To get to Aéroport de Parme (7 Esplanade de l'Europe☎ 05 59 43 83 83) on Monday-Saturday, take bus #6 (dir: Bayonne Gare) from the Hôtel de Ville (every 30min. 7:02am-7:33pm); on Su take bus ...more
The train station, Biarritz-la-Négresse, is 3km. outside of town along Av. du Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Av. du JFK turns into Av. du Maréchal Foch once it enters town. It's a 40min.-1hr. walk ...more
Bargains are hard to find in this upscale vacation town. To get the best deals, it's important to plan at least a month ahead for stays in July and August or enlist the help of the tourist office. Hotel ...more
In dining, as with everything in Biarritz, style trumps substance. Restaurants can get away with charging gourmet prices for gruel if they provide the right view. Accordingly, the restaurants around the ...more
When you're not sunbathing or surfing, Biarritz has some nifty sights, including some very cute baby seals at the Musée de la Mer. Unfortunately, nothing's free except for Le Rocher de la Vierge, but ...more
In this town, every summer's night is a weekend. Start your night off with groups of young people drinking on the Grande Plage, then move around 11pm to the bars on Rue Mazagran and Pl. Clémenceau. At ...more
Jai alai is a popular type of Basque pelota, a sport played with a ball and racket. For these three events, call the ticketing desk of the tourist office (☎ 05 59 22 44 66); all are €10-20.
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