Biarritz Unveiled: 5 Captivating and Quirky Historical Gems
Dive into the Unforgettable Stories that Shaped Biarritz’s Unique Identity
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6 min readAug 27, 2023
As I was writing a travelogue about our recent stopover in Biarritz, I started searching for facts and stories about the town’s history. I got so entangled in all the exciting pieces I found, that I decided to write this extra article on Biarritz.
“Biarritz Basque: Basque also Miarritze Occitan: Biàrritz is a city on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the French Basque Country in southwestern France. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the border with Spain. It is a luxurious seaside tourist destination known for the Hôtel du Palais (originally built for the Empress Eugénie circa 1855), its casinos in front of the sea and its surfing culture.” Artwarefineart.com
Situated on France’s southwestern coast, Biarritz is a chic coastal town. We visited it on our way to Portugal and were impressed by the atmosphere and style. Once cherished by nobles seeking leisure, it is now a famous European surfing hub.
