Visit Biarritz - Situated in the very southwest of France, Biarritz became famous in the
19th century when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) fell in love
with this part of the Basque country and built a Palace on the beach (which
is now the world class Hotel du Palais) and a centre with natural springs at
Eugenie les Bains. The resort became popular with aristocracy from all over
Europe - Queen Victoria came here regularly over a period of 30 years,
Edward VI stayed in the Hotel du Palais days before his death and in the
1930s Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson were regular visitors. Until the
revolution in 1917 the Russian nobility wintered here and built the
magnificent Orthodox Church next to the Palace. However, the days of being
reserved for high society are long gone and today Biarritz is an affordable
vibrant and cosmopolitan town with magnificent beaches. There are a couple
of interesting museums including the Musée de la Mer, which houses 24
aquariums of fish native to the bay; try to visit during the seal feeding
time (10.30am and 5pm). The town has good sporting facilities
including some
excellent golf courses and the best surfing in France. Each summer surfers
from all over the world come to ride the waves at the annual Surf Festival.
Those after more gentle exercise opt to stroll along Biarritz's principal
promenade, Quai de la Grande Plage.
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La Villa
Eugénie - 1 AVENUE DE L IMPERATRICE F - 64200 BIARRITZ
Villa Eugénie offers an attractive, quiet dining room and contemporary food.
Top class!
Café de la Grande Plage - 1 avenue Edouard VII F - 64200 BIARRITZ
A little hungry between two games of black-jack? On the ground floor of the
casino, Art Deco style brasserie decorated with mosaics. Ideal view over the
beach and the surfers.
Sissinou - 5 avenue du Maréchal Foch F - 64300 BIARRITZ
This fashionable restaurant offers relaxed service in a contemporary setting
(aubergine bench seats, green walls and designer lighting). Both
contemporary and classic dishes available.
Plaisir des Mets - 5 rue du Centre F - 64200 BIARRITZ
A welcoming restaurant (understated sea decor and modern paintings) near the
covered market. Contemporary seasonal cuisine.
Le Moulin d'Alotz - F - 64200 ALOTZ
This typical Basque house is said to date from 1694. Elegant interior
combining polished beams and modern touches. Pleasant terrace, pretty garden
and carefully-prepared contemporary cuisine.
Sports & Activities Biarritz
Golf courses and recommended hotels near the golf courses:
Biarritz enjoys a mild and temperate climate largely due to its proximity to the
Atlantic. Summers are pretty warm with an average temperature at 23°C, but the
cool breeze from the sea makes it a pleasant time to visit. Winters in Biarritz
are probably the mildest in France with the average temperature at 12°C.
Escale Oceania Hotel Biarritz 
