Biarritz where. What hotels in Biarritz have nice views? Total relaxation guaranteed: beaches in Biarritz

September 10th, 2012

Biarritz(Biarritz), located on the Atlantic coast of the Bay of Biscay, in the French part of the Basque Country, only about 25 kilometers (by car) from the border with Spain, is a fairly famous European balneological resort(“balneotherapy” translated from Latin means “bathing treatment”).
It's no joke - Emperor Napoleon III, Queen Amelie of Portugal, Empress Elizabeth of Austria, English kings Edward VII and George V, King Leopold II of Belgium, Chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck and countless princes and princesses rested in these places... Actress Sarah Bernhardt, pianist Arthur Rubinstein and dozens of other world stars gave chamber concerts in the villas and chateaus of Biarritz. Those who combined rest with work were Alexei Tolstoy, Alexei Gorky, Anton Chekhov, Prosper Merimee and Stendhal, Theophile Gautier and Gustave Flaubert... an impressive list of names, isn’t it?!


About the name of the city. Biarritz is translated from the local (Basque) language as “Two Cliffs” (bi arri). According to another version: its name comes from the previously existing Bearrids or Beiarriods “hips” (Basque), that is, “to see,” and means “the place from which you can see.” And finally, the third version of the name, associated with a legend that said that Biarritz acquired its name from the merger of two names - the beautiful Miarritz, a young resident of the village, and her lover, a fisherman from Gascony, whom the girl saved during a shipwreck. However, the legend is silent about the name of the rescued Gascon.
But, you must admit, it sounds beautiful in any case!))

What is known from the history of the city... The first to populate the territory modern city, there were Vikings in 840. They settled here because the area was ideal for whale fishing. At first, Biarritz fishermen lived freely. In the Middle Ages they were recognized champions in catching whales. Demand gave rise to such a supply that pretty soon all the whales in local waters were killed. The 15th century became a black century for the Basques - whales stopped appearing in the Bay of Biscay. The last time whales were seen here was in 1686. But the whale still appears on the city’s coat of arms...
Since then, Biarritz has turned into a provincial village. But gradually the Spanish nobles explored this place, appreciated its beauty, the convenience of its bays and beaches, and began to come here on vacation. The French followed them. The Duchess of Montijo began visiting Biarritz in 1838. She always took her daughter, Evgenia, with her. It so happened that Eugene later became the wife of the future Emperor Napoleon III (nephew of that same Napoleon Bonaparte). Evgenia invited her husband to places she knew well. The husband was captivated by the beauty of the local landscapes, allocated considerable sums from the royal bounties and built a luxurious palace, which he named in honor of his beloved wife - “Eugenia”. This event became no less important for Biarritz than the departure of the whales Pacific Ocean. In one year, the God-forgotten village turned into a fashionable aristocratic resort of the same class as Deauville, La Baule and Nice with St. Tropez. The city still lives on in the names of Napoleon and Eugenia, although a century and a half has already passed since then...

Church of Sainte-Eugenie ( Eglise Sainte-Eugenie) in neo-Gothic style is dedicated to Saint Eugenie, patroness of Empress Eugenie. It looks quite modern. It is known that the first church dedicated to St. Eugenie was built in Biarritz back in 1856. However, it was later demolished, and in 1898 the foundation stone of the current Saint-Eugene church was laid. Construction was completed in 1903. The bell tower above the entrance was built later than the main building - only in 1927, and bells appeared in the temple in 1931.

A wide staircase leads to the entrance to the church, where the parishioners are greeted by the figure of a standard bearer. The bas-relief above the entrance depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ on her lap; the child extends his hand forward and, as it were, blesses the believers. The plot of the bas-relief to the right of the entrance reflects the ancient occupation of the inhabitants of Biarritz - whaling. The bas-relief on the right is made in the form of the city coat of arms.

Inside the church, a model of a three-masted warship above the altar and wonderful stained glass windows attract attention. Colorful paintings show the Sermon on the Mount, the Annunciation, and the Entry into Jerusalem.

It should be noted that almost every church we visited (both Biarritz and Bayonne) has very beautiful stained glass windows.
For example, in the Church of St. Joseph, which is opposite the City Market (Halles) on Place Sobradiel. Stained glass windows with female saints (Genevieve, Joan of Arc, etc.):

Also noteworthy Imperial Chapel(chapel) (La Chapelle Impériale) on Avenue de la Marne, erected by the architect Boeswillwald in 1864 by order of the Empress Eugenie in a style that is a mixture of Byzantine and Hispano-Moorish. It was dedicated to the black virgin of the Mexican Our Lady of Guadalupe (Notre- Dame de Guadalupe). Received the status of a historical monument in 1981.
The chapel is built of brick, consisting of a single nave, preceded by a portico and terminated by a semicircular apse. Inside, everything is covered in white doves and the initials NE (Napoleon & Eugenia).

In the garden in front of the chapel there is a bust of the Empress.

View of the chapel from Avenue de la Reine Victoria (entrance from Avenue de la Marne):

Open for excursions only on Thursdays and Saturdays, from 14.30 to 18.00 - in the summer months, and in autumn and winter - only on Saturdays and until 17.00.

Next to Du Palais on Empress Avenue (avenue de l "Imperatrice) stands Russian Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary and St. Alexander Nevsky, founded in 1879 and which became a clear confirmation of the growing status of Biarritz in the eyes of the Russian Imperial House. It is known that earlier one of the halls of the palace of Empress Eugenia was temporarily allocated for the church.
This church is one of the rare Orthodox churches in the southwest of France, built by Princess Yuryevskaya, the widow of Emperor Alexander II. Here, in this church, the cousin of Emperor Nicholas II, Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich, and the American Audrey Emery were married.

It was my first time in a two-story church building; the iconostasis is located on the second floor, where you climb a wide wooden staircase. For some reason, I immediately “smelled of Russia” here, or maybe it was just incense...

The church is surrounded by a forged fence, with a gate, on the right is a yard where one of the most expensive cars premium class - Porsche Cayenne Turbo, - which allows us to conclude: churchmen live well abroad.)))

The history of Biarritz, of course, will tell you well Biarritz Historical Museum(Musee Historique), which is located on Rue Broquelis, in the former Anglican Church of St. Andre (Eglise St-Andre).

The museum tells about the stages of the history of the city’s development, starting from a small fishing port and ending with a developed coastal resort. The museum's exhibition includes numerous costumes, furniture, paintings, photographs and other artifacts.

We looked there too...

I'll tell you about the coastal attractions of the city...

Biarritz is located on the shores of the Bay of Biscay Atlantic Ocean in southwest France. Famous for its beautiful beaches, it is an ideal destination for shopping, surfing and casino lovers.

This charming town, 19 km from the Spanish border, is home to the Municipal Casino. This beautiful building in Art Deco style is located right on the banks of the Grande Plage and offers more than 200 slot machines.

Biarritz, well known to wealthy people, is not only a city with nightclubs and bars, but also perfect place to come with children. The site allows you to choose from a variety of hotels, apartments and bed and breakfasts in the area.

Stroll along the promenade to the sound of waves crashing on the rocks before visiting the white Madonna statue. The lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Basque Coast. Climb the stairs and enjoy the view from the observation deck.

Biarritz has some of the best golf courses in Europe. Planes land at Biarris-Angle-Bayon airport.

The resort town of Biarritz is popular resort, located in the southwest of the French state, in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department (Aquitaine region).

In fact, the borders of Biarritz run along the Basque Coast (Cote Basque) on Cape Saint Martin, adjacent closely to the cities of Anglet and Bayonne. Biarritz is considered one of the best seaside climatic resorts on the Silver Coast of France.

IN " beautiful era» Aristocrats and royalty vacationed here, and in modern times, presidents and other high-ranking officials stay here. In terms of prices and conditions, the city of Biarritz is comparable to resort of Saint-Tropez .

Thanks to the powerful waves of the Atlantic, Biarritz is a world famous surfing center. 4 kilometers from the city is located international Airport, connecting the resort with many cities in France and Europe. Located 3 kilometers from the city center Train Station, travel time to Paris on high speed train TGV is 5.5 hours.

The resort town of Biarritz is located on the border between the Basque lands and Gascony. On all municipal buildings of the department, red-green-white Basque flags are installed next to the flags of France and the European Union.

Geographical location of the city of Biarritz

The resort town of Biarritz is located in the territory Atlantic coast, which is in the southwest of France in the depths of the Bay of Biscay, in close proximity to the Spanish-French border. Cape Saint-Martin, where the Biarritz lighthouse is located, is the border between sandy beaches Silver Coast of France, starting far to the north in the Gironde, and a steep rocky coast, stretching from here south into the Basque lands.

The city of Biarritz was built on several hills along the coast. Most city blocks overlook the bays and sandy beaches, including central beach Grand Plage, which is systematically mapped thanks to positioning systems and sea ​​vessels, equipped with echo sounders.

In fact, the resort of Biarritz is located on the lands of the historical province of Labourdanne on the western border between the Basque lands and Gascony. The territory of the commune is located in extreme southern point distribution area of ​​the Gascon language. According to the Sandre database, only the Atxinetxe canal flows through the territory of the commune, which, after passing through Anglet, flows into the Adour River in the territory of Bayonne.

In the past, until the development of the city and the change in the courses of its streams, the local settlement was characterized by hilly territory, partly covered with gorse, partly swampy, with streams and springs. These streams flowed into a pond located between Marbella and Milady beaches, which is now the site of a sewage treatment plant.

Sights of Biarritz

One of the main attractions of Biarritz is the local casino, located almost on the banks of the Grande Plage, carefully restored in full accordance with the magnificent appearance of the 1930s.

And around it stretch low and rather “amorphous” quarters of the resort itself, the main points of attraction in which are the Church of Saint-Eugene (19th century), the Imperial Chapel (19th century), Church of Saint Martin(XII-XVI centuries), Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral(XIX century) and the Asiatica Museum with a good exhibition of Indian and Tibetan art from the collection of Michel Postel.

In addition, the Sea Museum with an aquarium is very popular, as is the picturesque old port of Pesce, built restaurants and numerous villas, among which the most famous Hotel du Palais (now a five-star hotel, and in the past the Villa Eugene, built by Napoleon III in the middle XIX century for his wife, Empress Eugenie, whom the monarch met in Biarritz).

However, the most recognizable and famous symbol of the city of Biarritz remains the towering on the coastal cliff statue of the Virgin Mary(Virgin Mary), the steel trestle of which was built by Eiffel himself (the creator Eiffel Tower).

Biarritz resort

The resort town of Biarritz, which received wide recognition in the 19th century, was built on the site of a small whaling village (which existed since the 11th century), which was noticed by the writer Victor Hugo in 1843. He foresaw the possibility of turning Biarritz into one of the best summer resorts Atlantic coast.

Initially, the village had two residential areas: the quarter around the Church of Saint-Martin and the quarter in the fishing port (Port-Vieux), protected by the castle of Belai or Ferragus. The coat of arms of the settlement depicts a large whaling barge, which remains the main symbol of the city to this day.

The local population is of Vascon origin; however, it is difficult to establish the presence of Basque or Gascon roots. Until 1790, Biarritz was part of the Basque province of Labourdanne. The first lighthouse here was built in 1650.

Around the end of the 18th century, sea bathing became fashionable in France, and already in 1808, in Biarritz, he took sea baths himself. Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1854, Empress Eugenie rested here, after which the Emperor Napoleon III ordered the construction of the Villa Eugene (Hotel du Palais). Subsequently, this circumstance began to attract many crowned heads of Europe to Biarritz, and the resort became famous as “the king of beaches and the beach of kings.”

In October 1868, during the Biarritz regatta, the crews of the flotilla's messenger ships west coast France Chamois and Argus had the honor of hosting the Empress Eugenie and her son the Prince of the Empire. It was Biarritz that became the site of a meeting in September 1865 between the “Iron Chancellor” Bismarck and Emperor Napoleon III, at which the German Chancellor sought to enlist the support of the French monarch in Prussian politics.

To this day, several buildings unusual for this area have survived in Biarritz, including a two-domed Orthodox church, testifying to the popularity of Biarritz among the Russian aristocracy before the October Revolution (the magnificent visits of the grand dukes have not found documentary evidence and remain an element of local folklore).

Beaches of Biarritz resort

The resort of Biarritz has ample big amount popular tourist places, but still the same main thing landmark The thing that vacationers come here for is the ocean.

By and large, the coast around the resort cannot boast of an abundance of beaches - the rocky spurs of the Pyrenees everywhere reach the very edge of the surf, forming high coastal ledges and rocky headlands. However, at their foot there is a whole series of relatively small beaches with clean sand, which can be reached from Biarritz by public transport (buses).

The most popular recreation areas among tourists are the beach areas of Milady, Marbella, Côte des Basques (there are several surf schools), Port Vieux, Grande Plage and Miramar.

Recently, the resort town of Biarritz has become largest center thalassotherapy - several health resorts operate here on an ongoing basis, using both the favorable natural and climatic features of the region and mineral waters brought from Brisk (20 kilometers from Biarritz) in the healing process.

A little further south is another suburban resort - Anglet (Angelu), stretching along the coast from Pointe Saint-Martin to La Bar. Apart from the excellent banks, wider and more deserted than in Biarritz, there is nothing interesting here.

More photos of attractions resort town Biarritz is here: Photo gallery

The summer month of August was drawing to a close, and with it my first trip to Europe. Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany were left behind; now outside the window was one of the residential areas of Paris, the most romantic city on Earth, which was supposed to be the end point of our European tour. But there were still five whole days left before returning to our homeland, and we decided to have some good fun one last time on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The choice fell on the city of Biarritz in France, a world famous surfing center.

Here we decided to forget about everything for a while, catching the wave. We were already there in the evening - that’s a definite plus independent travel! We got from Paris to Biarritz by train in 5 hours 30 minutes, as indicated on the schedule, chatting about life with talkative French people along the way.

There were also options with a plane and renting a car, but they seemed too expensive to us, both in terms of material resources and physical strength.

What should we see here and how to spend our time?

Even before arriving at our destination, we seemed to already know everything about the city thanks to the World Wide Web. Mentally, all the sights of Biarritz had already been photographed, and the pictures were posted on social networks.

The Maritime Museum in Biarritz is built in Art Deco style

Among them, the first point was the famous Museum of the Sea, built on the very edge of the coast in the Art Deco style. Of the entire collection of the museum, I remember only this main symbol– a white octopus, but the view of the building against the background of the sunset is still before my eyes.

After that, we visited Asia, where we simply could not stop admiring the oriental works of art, which, it would seem, had no place at all in Biarritz. France is the same European country, located practically on the other side of the world!

Architectural masterpieces of Biarritz

Learn more about the city's glorious past in Historical Museum, it was decided that we simply had to see it all with our own eyes. In five days we managed to see:

The symbol of this small town is the Cliff of the Holy Virgin, from which you can see almost the entire coast. The statue appeared here in 1865, and the rock was broken through for military purposes a little earlier by Napoleon III. The bridge leading to the rock was built in the studio of the famous Eiffel.

Villa Eugenie, a gift from Napoleon III to his wife. It was thanks to her that Biarritz became popular among the nobility, who so loved the magnificent receptions held here.

Today there is an elite hotel where people stayed in different time Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Coco Chanel and Vladimir Putin. Villa Belza, which used to be called “the last refuge of incorrigible revelers.”

The Church of Saint-Martin, which was once the main landmark for fishermen returning with a successful catch.
Alexander Nevsky Church, an Orthodox church built here in late XIX century due to the growing popularity of the resort among the Russian aristocracy.

But what really struck me about this small town in southwestern France was not the architecture, but its beautiful nature.

Biarritz - steep cliffs go straight into the ocean.

Therefore, I advise everyone to definitely take a walk along Promenade Boulevard and see with your own eyes how the steep cliffs go straight into the ocean.

Rocky coast, foamy ocean and smoky clouds - at such moments you feel like a real artist! But we didn’t have much time, because we were so eager to ride the waves.

Climate and weather in summer and winter months

Having found out what the weather would be like in Biarritz tomorrow, we got ready for surfing in the evening. As the instructor told us the next day, this is where it is very good to learn this sport, but only in the summer months.

In October-November they rise too much big waves, to stand on the board in which only real professionals can do. It is at this time that annual surfing festivals are held here. The warm climate also contributes to this.

In the summer months, thanks to the Gulf Stream, the water temperature reaches +25 °C, while in other regions of France it is only +17 °C. Therefore, here you can have a wonderful relaxation just on the beach. Winters here are mild (about +8 °C), and summers are not very hot.

Precipitation in Biarritz is a real rarity; it manifests itself in the form of thunderstorms, which end as unexpectedly as they began. Since the city is located on the ocean, it is exposed to sea winds, which bring mild weather in winter and humidity and freshness in summer.

Locals are proud that their city was awarded the status of the best balneological and climatic resort in France back in 1912.

What is the small town in southwest France famous for?

Having ridden the crests of the waves, you can’t help but wonder how many people have experienced this entire range of feelings here before you. The first surfer in Biarritz was Peter Viertel, screenwriter of the film The Sun Also Rises, who was eager to try out a board sent to him by one of his friends in America.

Thanks to the special topography of the bay bottom, waves arise here almost continuously, so surfers from all over the world soon began to come here.

So gradually Biarritz became a real surfing center in France. But the town of Biarritz was already famous long before that.

It was the vacation there in childhood that Vladimir Nabokov would describe in his autobiographical novel as “Life in Paradise.” Fyodor Chaliapin, Anton Chekhov, Vasily Aksenov and many other representatives of the Russian intelligentsia came here. And it was in Biarritz that the rational Bismarck fell madly in love with the Russian Countess Orlova.

Total relaxation guaranteed: beaches in Biarritz

There are several in the city great beaches, so lovers of a relaxing holiday will enjoy spending time here. There are very few people there compared to the usual Crimea, and the water is really clean. They say that “Biarritz is the king of beaches and the beach of kings”!

Biarritz is the king of beaches and the beach of kings

When the map of Biarritz was studied, we learned that the city has the following holiday destinations: Miramar Beach, Port Vieux, Marbella, Milady, Grand Plage and Côte des Basques.

Not only relaxation, but also wellness

Many famous people came to the town to relax and forget about work: from Queen Victoria to Fyodor Chaliapin. They also underwent treatment in Biarritz.

In the summer you can really relax here in the sun and restore your mental and physical strength, which is what we did, and in the winter you can breathe healthy air saturated with iodine vapor.

Those who wish are treated here using ultra-fashionable thalassotherapy. Simply put, they use available means: sea salt, healing mud and algae.

Apparently, the method really works, because representatives of the creative elite and aristocrats came here in the last century. Treatment in Biarritz also includes ocean bathing, aerotherapy, sun and sand baths. Although everything here is very individual, iodized ocean air has never harmed anyone!

The famous resort of Biarritz on the coast of the Bay of Biscay became famous thanks to the wedding of Louis XVI and the Spanish princess Maria Teresa that took place here in the second half of the 18th century. The city stands on the very border of France and Spain. This region is called the Basque Country. One of them lives here ancient peoples, whose language is the oldest in Europe.

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Contrary to popular belief that Biarritz- a French resort almost inaccessible for average incomes, stunning in chic and splendor, we are increasingly convinced that this is not actually the case.
Most likely, Biarritz is a place that, in terms of the number of vacationers on the beach, resembles one of the crowded resorts Black Sea coast Russia or Crimea. The difference is that the scenery is different and the audience, although varied, is mostly interesting and pleasant.

Magnetism

Despite the extreme crowding and the practical impossibility of small children swimming in the ocean due to the incessant vigorous activity of the waves, the resort of Biarizz is preferred by many families. It is likely that the special attractiveness of the resort is caused by its interesting location, its own passage of time and way of life, to which everyone who stays here permanently or temporarily involuntarily and naturally obeys.

Getting to Biarritz possible in different ways. There are direct flights here from. Eat high-speed train from Paris. From Barcelona you can take a train to the city of Irun on the border with France, then take a local train to Biaritz.

Story

In the second half of the nineteenth century, Biarritz began to gain its fame among crowned heads and high society. The best and most carefree days were spent here. famous people France, Russia and other countries of the world, enjoying the magical beauty of nature. For this reason, the architecture of the resort is extraordinary.
In addition to delightful large houses, cozy and richly furnished salons and tea houses, you will see a medieval residence, a Byzantine chapel, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and a stylized casino building, near which many people gather in the evenings.

Climatic features

The shores of the resort city of Biarritz are washed by the waters of the Bay of Biscay, warmed by the Gulf Stream. And this is probably the only resort on, where the water temperature feels most comfortable and reaches high levels throughout the summer.

However, the wind, the tireless and violent master of the coast, raises high waves here. Sometimes, such that only the bravest can dare to swim. Thanks to the nature and climate of the Biarizz coast, surfing has developed well here; prestigious competitions are held here every July.
Families with children from different countries. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the first lessons and attempts to stay on the board take place, even for boys and girls aged 4-6 years. Such useful pastime not only develops surfing skills, but also helps improve health and tone and has a beneficial effect on the way of thinking.

Beaches for families

Don't let the sea wind and waves become an obstacle to your trip to Biarritz.
The main attraction of the city is Grand Beach(Grande Plage). But even here you can find relatively quiet place, and even in the city center and teach your kids to swim, as they do local residents. You just have to wake up early to find the beach free.

The French themselves and their families, especially those with small children, prefer to relax on the wild beaches near the resort of Biarritz. Although the waves do not stop splashing and running, it is convenient to swim here with children, and nature is not at all burdened by people screaming about themselves. tourist sites. The coast enchants with the bright greenery of coniferous plants and aromas. This is where the truly secluded and beautiful corners of the Atlantic coast of France are!
Most suitable for family vacation wild beaches- this is Montalivet, Le Porget. It will be more convenient to get to them by bicycle or rented car.

Hotels

Since Biarritz is becoming even more beloved and almost a native resort for many families, this could not attract the attention of hotel owners and owners of guest houses, villas and apartments.
Therefore, many hotels offer special attractive conditions for accommodating adults with children, which imply good discount programs and promotions throughout the entire tourist season. In addition, the restaurant staff in such a hotel tries to pay as much attention as possible to children. While parents are enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner, children are seated at the table with a special children's menu, the dishes of which are not only healthy and nutritious, but also decorated in an original way, which causes a storm of positive emotions among the children.
As for the prices for accommodation, they are quite significant, even taking into account free accommodation for children or discounts. The cost of the simplest room is approximately 100 euros/night.

Live beautifully

It will be much cheaper and more pleasant for the whole family to stay in a private apartment, villa or guest house, where you will be offered good breakfasts and lunches. A big plus is also their convenient location in secluded and quiet places with stunning ocean views.
Many apartments in hotels and private houses are equipped with a kitchen, so by buying groceries in the resort stores, you can save a lot on lunch and dinner. Breakfast is usually already included in the price.

Delicious food

But do not deny yourself the pleasure of having a gourmet dinner in one of the restaurants in the resort of Biarritz. It will be especially pleasant to do this in a small fishing port. Here you can taste not only seafood delicacies, amazing Bordeaux and Chateau wines, but also witness such a natural phenomenon as low tide: watch with your children how the water gradually exposes the sandy bottom, on which so much remains interesting for curious little ones, and big ones too, researchers. Shells, scallops, small crustaceans - this is what arouses genuine interest not only among children, but also among adults.
Children will also have fun running among the fishing boats and most likely none of them will be left unattended.

Attractions of the resort of Biarritz

It's almost impossible to describe this a natural phenomenon like a sunset. It is clear that this is an absolutely mesmerizing performance. And here in Biarrizza the sunsets are especially stunning.
Most vacationers prefer to admire the sunset in the central part of the coast of the resort, on its elevation, but you can get even more spectacular impressions by being on Cape Saint Martin lighthouse, from where the wonderful panoramic views to the boundless ocean and resort.
A walk with the whole family to the lighthouse does not require much effort or skill, but it does require patience. You will have to climb 248 steps leading up to the lighthouse. But believe me and check, it's worth it!

The history of Biarritz is full of interesting cultural events and is reflected in the works of art and architecture of the city. Therefore your sightseeing tour for museums and memorable places Biarritz can last for several days.
Find out more about the resort city and its historical places and you will be able to understand its true character if you visit Biarritz History Museum, which stores documents from the creation of the resort, videos and photographs, original exhibits that allow you to see its royal transformation.

An interesting and especially attractive monument for Russian tourists is the Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevsky, its main value is the famous iconostasis. Amazing architecture buildings made in the Byzantine style are a wonderful creation of human hands. Admiring the magnificent facades of the church, you begin to understand that not only man, but also God created this stunning beauty.
The collection of the Asian Peoples Museum (rue Guy Petit, 1) combines the most vibrant works of art and culture from Tibet, Nepal, India and China.

For children

Children's joy and delight will know no bounds when you come to " Museum of the Sea» on Esplanade du Rocher de la Vierge (in high season The museum is open until midnight). The original design and marine surroundings demonstrate the most important thing - more than 50 large aquariums with marine inhabitants of the Bay of Biscay and the Gulf Stream - sharks, rays, giant squids and octopuses. Most of all, the guys adore fur seals. They are very playful and love to be fed fish by hand.

Little tourists with a sweet tooth can visit a small Chocolate Museum at 14 Avenue BeauRivage with a gallery of sculptures made of chocolate.

The rest of the secrets and joys of the Biarizz resort will be revealed to you only when you find yourself here, on the shores of a restless ocean of amazing beauty.

 

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