Biarritz

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the most popular day trips from Biarritz?

  Biarritz makes for a perfect stay if you want to visit the French Basque Country. One of the most popular sightseeing tour from Biarritz is the visit of Bayonne with its historical city center, the Cathedral and the numerous chocolat shops. Another great option is to visit the authentic Basque Villages such as Sare, Aïnhoa and Espelette to get the real countryside feel & culture of this region. Saint Jean de Luz is also a popular destination from nearby Biarritz. This fishing port has a laid back atmosphere and is an ideal location for shopping for local products. San Sebastian is also a must do from Biarritz. The city is located in the Spanish Basque Country and is home to a great market, beautiful architecture and a thrilling old town where one can go on a fabulous pintxos tour.

• Where is Biarritz, France located?

  Biarritz is located in South Western France, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region on the French Atlantic coast, south of Bordeaux and at about a 30 minutes drive from the Spanish Border.

• How do you get from Paris to Biarritz?

  There are several ways to reach Biarritz from Paris. The easiest is to take the TGV fast train from Paris Montparnasse train station for a journey that will take approximately 4 hours. If you are traveling by car, there is highway that will take you from Paris to Biarritz easily. First take the A10 highway from Paris to Bordeaux and then switch to A63 highway that will take you to Biarritz. The drive from Paris to Biarritz is of approximately 7 hours. Finally, it is also possible to fly from Paris to Biarritz. Flight time is of 1h30 minutes and airlines that operate the flight include Air France and Transavia.

• Is Biarritz worth visiting?

  Biarritz is definitely worth a visit however be prepared to pay a high price if you are traveling during the summer months as it is one of the most expensive luxury seaside resort of France. One of the major surf destinations of France and therefore beautiful sandy beaches, the town is also home to some interesting attractions including a top rated aquarium, a charming covered market where you can taste delicious local Basque food, stunning architecture including Art Déco and the unusual Orthodox Church.