Biarritz, one of the most famous resorts of the Atlantic coast, attracts tourists with its mild climate, sea air, saturated iodine vapor, and the extraordinary beauty of the Atlantic Pyrenees. Located in the south-west of France 780 km from Paris, 202 km from Bordeaux and 30 minutes from the Spanish border, it starts its season in May and ends at the end of September.
Biarritz is a classic resort with its sights. For example, the church of Saint-Eugenie is a quaint mixture of Byzantine and Moorish styles. Here often came the wonderful Russian writer Vasily Aksenov, who for a long time lived in Biarritz. He wrote:
Visit the Alexander Nevsky Church, built during the "Russian Seasons", as well as the Museum of the Sea.
- Take a sun bath on the romantic beach of Chambre-d'Amur.
- Svezhezd, rejuvenate and shake in the "smithy of health" - one of the largest on the coast thalassocenter.
- Walk to the cliff of Vierge and capture yourself on the background of the statue of Our Lady.
- Touch a piece of the Motherland abroad - go to the church of Alexander Nevsky.
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How to get here
Flight to Paris, then 1 hour 20 minutes by plane or about 5 hours by train.
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Climate
Mainly cloudy +16 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain +12 ° C in the afternoon +12 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain +10 ° C in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° С water |
| Biarritz Weather forecast for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +11 | +12 | +15 | +16 | +18 | +22 | +23 | +24 | +22 | +19 | +15 | +12 |
| at night | +4 | +4 | +6 | +8 | +11 | +14 | +16 | +16 | +15 | +11 | +7 | +5 |
| water | +12 | +12 | +14 | +16 | +18 | +21 | +22 | +23 | +22 | +21 | +18 | +14 |
The climate is softer and wetter than on the Cote d'Azur, there is no heat in summer, and the water is colder than in the Mediterranean.
Biarritz Beaches
The wide sandy beaches of Biarritz stretch from two rocky outcroppings - Cape Saint-Martin and the Atalei plateau to the famous northern beach of Chambre-d'Amour (Room of Love). Biarritz is a real Mecca for lovers of outdoor activities, golf and windsurfing are considered to be the most popular. Every year there are international competitions in windsurfing, which attract professionals and amateurs from all over the world, and local schools of this sport are considered the best in Europe. The Atlantic coast of France is famous for its wide sandy beaches. However, there is a problem of tides: in some areas the sea can go for a whole kilometer from the coast.
Treatment in Biarritz
Biarritz is visited not only by pleasant times, but also by health: there is a large (3000 square meters) and popular thalassotherapeutic institute. It uses all modern methods of thalassotherapy: underwater massage, various types of showers, sea aerosols, ultrasound treatment, algae therapy, pressotherapy, electrotherapy.
Book popular Biarritz hotels at the best prices
| Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa from 13,095 rubles Biarritz 13 rue Louison Bobet | Hôtel du Palais from 23,088 rubles Biarritz 1, Avenue de l'Impératrice | |
| Le Regina Biarritz Hôtel & Spa - MGallery Collection from 12 406 rubles Biarritz 52 avenue de l 'Impératrice | Hotel de Silhouette from 6 134 rubles Biarritz 30 rue Gambetta | Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz from 7 581 rubles Biarritz 1 Carrefour Helianthe |
| Palacito from 4 480 rubles Biarritz 1, Rue Gambetta | Le Grand Large from 6 617 rubles Biarritz 1 rue Dalbarade | La Maison du Lierre from 4 067 rubles Biarritz 3 avenue du Jardin Public |
| Hotel de La Plage from 3 791 rubles Biarritz 3, esplanade du Port Vieux | Hôtel et Résidence Parc Mazon-Biarritz from 3 102 rubles Biarritz 13 avenue Maréchal Joffre | Le Saphir from 4 136 rubles Biarritz 3 Rue Gaston Larre |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Biarritz
The Biarritz Museum of History introduces visitors to the city from a fishing village to a modern resort. In the marine museum on the first floor there are 24 aquariums with representatives of the underwater flora and fauna of the Bay of Biscay, on the second - an exposition devoted to fishing. Near the museum there is a pool with sharks. From the museum the bridge leads to the cliff of Vierge, on which there is a statue of Our Lady.
Each corner of this region of France boasts an interesting attraction .For example, the city of Bayonne is the "capital of the Basque Country", the vineyard of Brana, Saint-Jean-Pie-de-Por, Etchoc Castle in Saint-Etienne de Baigory, the cave Oxozelaya ("Wolfy Paradise") .The medieval town of Sauveter-de-Béarn in which the bridge, the defensive line, the castle, the towers and the hotel fortifications .Sali-de-Bearn - a climatic health resort and a medieval town with a mass of monuments of antiquity (ancient terms of the Gallic-Roman era, hydropathic institutions built in 1857) .Museum of the Sea, Museum of Miniature Cars .
In Bayonne, where traditional bullfights are still held - winding streets and ancient fortifications. Interesting local cathedral and the monastery of Saint-Marie 13th century. The excursion includes visiting the Bran vineyards, where you can taste Basque wines. The caves of Oxozelaya are interesting with clusters of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as prehistoric rock art. The main attraction of Saint-Jean-Piet de Port is the citadel (600 m long and 150 m wide), built on the site of a feudal castle.
In the city of Saint-Etienne de Baigory, Eszac Castle is particularly interesting, in which an excellent collection of weapons from different eras is collected.Photo by Biarritz (15)