In less than half an hour you can see Biarritz's highlights and learn the history of the city. Le petit train leaves every 30 minutes from the Grande Plage and Rocher de la Vierge.
If you head towards Anglet from the lighthouse, the coastal road takes you to the Chambre d'Amour, a buzzing area that is great for surfing, shopping, eating and drinking.
Locals shop at Biarritz's foremost marketplace, Les Halles. First opened in 1885, it now houses vendors of fresh produce, meats, fish and flowers. Shops, bars and restaurants surround the market.
Soak
Les thermes marins. Biarritz is famed for its thalasso centre, which has been drawing in visitors since 1970. Feel the tension melt away as you relax in the therapeutic hot pools, or try one of the treatments that uses water, minerals and mud to curative effect in relaxing, tranquil surroundings.
If you head towards Anglet from the lighthouse, the coastal road takes you to the Chambre d'Amour, a buzzing area that is great for surfing, shopping, eating and drinking.
Locals shop at Biarritz's foremost marketplace, Les Halles. First opened in 1885, it now houses vendors of fresh produce, meats, fish and flowers. Shops, bars and restaurants surround the market.
Soak
Les thermes marins. Biarritz is famed for its thalasso centre, which has been drawing in visitors since 1970. Feel the tension melt away as you relax in the therapeutic hot pools, or try one of the treatments that uses water, minerals and mud to curative effect in relaxing, tranquil surroundings.
Gamble
Municipal Casino Barriere de Biarritz. The iconic building of Biarritz is undoubtedly the casino, which has tried the luck of kings and celebs.
Shop
Paries sells divine cakes, chocolates and pastries. Just peeking through the window makes your mouth water. Established in 1895, Paries sells the famed, self-created almond pastry muxu, which means kiss in Basque.
and its lovely teashop looks out to sea. It specialises in flavoured teas, pastries, speciality cakes, hand-crafted caramel and chocolates.The elegant Patisserie Miremont was founded in
Day trip
Fuenterrabia. Just over the border into Spain, this quaint little historical town boasts a citadel and rows of pretty little houses, mot to mention lively tapas and good restaurants, many found around the harbour area.
Saint Jean de Luz. Just 15 kilometres south of Biarritz is the charming seaside town of Saint Jean de Luz, an historic spot on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and, earlier, a whaling port. From here, the coastal road winds south to Abbadia, famed for its chateau and natural reserve.
Municipal Casino Barriere de Biarritz. The iconic building of Biarritz is undoubtedly the casino, which has tried the luck of kings and celebs.
Shop
Paries sells divine cakes, chocolates and pastries. Just peeking through the window makes your mouth water. Established in 1895, Paries sells the famed, self-created almond pastry muxu, which means kiss in Basque.
and its lovely teashop looks out to sea. It specialises in flavoured teas, pastries, speciality cakes, hand-crafted caramel and chocolates.The elegant Patisserie Miremont was founded in
Day trip
Fuenterrabia. Just over the border into Spain, this quaint little historical town boasts a citadel and rows of pretty little houses, mot to mention lively tapas and good restaurants, many found around the harbour area.
Saint Jean de Luz. Just 15 kilometres south of Biarritz is the charming seaside town of Saint Jean de Luz, an historic spot on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and, earlier, a whaling port. From here, the coastal road winds south to Abbadia, famed for its chateau and natural reserve.
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