Biarritz is a town which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France.
It became more renowned in 1854 when Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, built a palace on the beach (now the Hôtel du Palais).
The British royal family regularly took vacations in Biarritz: European royalty such as Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and Alfonso XIII of Spain were frequent visitors.
It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. Biarritz also boasts some of the best beaches in Europe and has won multiple awards for their top class standards. 
Biarritz's casino, opened in August 1901 and beaches make the town a notable tourist centre for Europeans, and an amazing destination for a week-end.


Distance from Paris : 772 KM


How to get there :

By train : Several direct TGV trains (at least 5 trains per day) leave daily from Paris-Montparnasse station to Biarritz. The duration of the trip is 5 hours. The price for a one way ticket in first Class is roughly 140 €.

By plane : The Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne airport is located only 3 KM from the city centre. From Paris-Orly airport, 4 or 5 flights a day with Air France. The flying time is 1 h 10. From paris-CDG airport, 3 flights a day with Air France. The flying time is also 1 h 10.

By car : Biarritz is located 772 KM from Paris. It takes around 8 hours to get there by car. From Paris, motorway A10 (direction Bordeaux) and then motorway A63. Exit n°4 “Biarritz”. Tole fee : roughly 55 €.


Places to stay :

Hôtel du Palais
Once the summer mansion of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, the Hotel du Palais is now among the most beautiful hotels in the world.
With spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, this ageless beachside destination has been completely restored and preserved to welcome an elite, loyal following of luxury travelers and sport enthusiasts.
New spa with Guerlain and fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, body treatments and massage. Two sandy beaches and private cabanas.
The Chef Concierge, Christian Lapebie, is a friend of our and will be glad to welcome you at the Hotel du Palais.

Hotel Sofitel Miramar Biarritz
This luxury hotel and its thalassotherapy institute are located just a stone's throw from the golf course and near to the town center with its luxury boutiques, cosy tearooms, theaters and museums.
The hotel's bedrooms boast a balcony and terrace that overlook the magnificent beach.
A breathtaking view and truly enchanting setting.
This upscale hotel prides itself on its impeccable service.
The Chef Concierge, Claude manuello, is a friend of our and wimm be glad to welcome you at the Sofitel Miramar.

Grand Hotel de Saint Jean de Luz
Saint Jean de Luz, a gem of a fishing port, is set against the idillyc landscape of the Pyrennees and the Pacific Ocean, 18 KM from Biarritz.
The Grand Hotel Saint Jean de Luz is housed in a magnificent Belle Epoque palace on the beachfront, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean.
Indoor swimming pool, and Loreamar Thalasso Spa.
The Chef-Concierge, David Duvigneau, will be glad to welcome you.


Places to have lunch or dinner :

Les Platanes (Locatelli)
Lovely Basque house. There you can sample tasty, traditional food.
32, av. Beau Soleil - Biarritz

La Table de l’Auberge Basque
A contemporary restaurant by Cédric Béchade.
L’Auberge Basque is located in Helbaron, 20 KM from Biarritz, on a hill faced with the mountains of Rhune, 7 km from the beaches and golfs of Saint de Luz.
A decoration where the past gets married in harmony with our epoch. An actual, simple and smart cuisine around the products of the Basque Country.
D307 - Vieille route de Saint Jean de Luz - 64310 Helbaron

Gastronomy : 

The Basque region is well known in France for its gastronomy, and the high quality of its products.
Here is a small selection of shops that we recommend :

Miremont (since 1872) - Pastry, sweet shop and tea-room 
1 bis, place Georges Clémenceau in Biarritz

Loubère - The King of the Basque cake
11, rue Larralde and 55 av. de Verdun, in Biarritz

Euskalpack - Gourmet online shopping for Basque specialties.