| Biarritz is a seaside resort on the Atlantic coast of | | | | buildings such as the Chappelle Imperiale, which is |
| France located on the Bay of Biscay, just north of the | | | | known for its intricately decorated roof interior and |
| Spanish border in the Basque region. With a 2006 | | | | elegant wall tiles. There are Art Deco villas alongside |
| population of about 28,000, Biarritz is known as much | | | | Chateaux and Romantic style gabled homes, along |
| for being a posh and classy retreat as is known for | | | | with the famous blue dome of the Russian Orthodox |
| being the site of the annual Biarritz Surf Festival. | | | | Church. |
| Biarritz was put on the map by the Empress Eugenie, | | | | And what would a French beach resort city be |
| wife of Napoleon III when she built a summer palace | | | | without casinos? Biarritz won't let you down in that |
| here. The palace, now known as the Hotel du Palais, is | | | | department, and a trip to the two waterfront casinos |
| still very much a prominent tourist attraction and | | | | by the Grande Plage (beach) will show you their allure. |
| beautiful bit of architecture. Although Biarritz was | | | | There are also many outdoor activities to be enjoyed |
| originally a destination of royalty, it has opened its | | | | in Biarritz, like golf, horseback riding, rugby and, let us |
| gates to a wide range of visitors including many | | | | not forget, sea and sand, which is truly world-class. |
| surfers who come for the renowned surf conditions. It | | | | And if you like getting pampered, the spas of Biarritz |
| does however retain its level of class and is indeed a | | | | won't disappoint. |
| ritzy place. | | | | Obviously you would want to visit Biarritz in the beach |
| Biarritz is a beautiful landscape with its spectacular | | | | season, but be warned that this town gets intensely |
| cliffs and surf, the rocky headland by the old fishing | | | | crowded during the surf Festival in July and during the |
| port with its quaint cottages, and the stunning Virgins | | | | European vacation month of August, so if you can |
| Rock. There are many fine sites to see in Biarritz, and | | | | make it in May, June or September, do so. |
| you can spend quite a bit of time just on the wondrous | | | | |