Biarritz
・”Rock of the Virgin” located on the rocky shore of the ocean
・Atlantic Ocean seen from the lighthouse
【City description】
It’s a resort town in the Atlantic region. Nobles stay in this town as the health resort from the 19th century. So, there are casinos and boutiques. In particular, many people visit for the beach in the summer. There are the rocky areas at the seaside and the Virgin Rock where the statue of the Mary is famous.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
5h
【Budget】
22 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
【Map and access to Aquitaine】
①Poitiers: The town where Joan of Arc was tried
②La Rochelle: A popular port town with three towers
③Bordeaux: The central city famous as the port of the moon
④Pau: A town on a hill overlooking the Pyrenees
⑤Bayonne: A town where Basque culture remains strong
⑥Biarritz: One of the leading resorts in the Basque region
⑦Saint-Jean-de-Luz: A seaside town where Louis XIV was married
Saint-Jean-de-Luz can be reached by train in about 30 minutes from Bayonne.
Check here for area information around Biarritz ! !
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Access
If you come from Bayonne, take a bus of the line T1 or 5 at Basques Square.
Time required : 30 min
Ticket : 1 euro for one way
There are many buses bound for Biarritz station.
If you come from Biarritz station, take a bus of the line 5 or 12
Time required : 15 min
Ticket : 1 euro for one way
Bus Route Map
https://www.txiktxak.fr/preparez-votre-trajet/plans-a-telecharger/
Timetable
https://www.txiktxak.fr/
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Bus stop: Marie de Biarritz
★Go to Louis Barthou Avenue. There is a pink building in the parking.
②Tourist Information Center★Continue to walk on the street and turn left at a crossroad to go to Edouard VII Avenue. When you arrive at Georges Clemenceau Square, turn right and go to Mazagran St. When you arrive at a forked road, go to the right street to go to the beach. Then, turn right at the beach. It takes 20 minutes.
③Sea Museum★Pass a bridge in front of the museum.
④Rock of the Virgin★Continue to walk on Maréchal Leclerc Boulevard for 15 minutes.
⑤Sainte-Eugénie Church★Continue to walk on the street for 5 minutes.
⑥Great Beach★Walk the beachside for 10 minutes.
⑦Palace Hotel★Go up the street beside the hotel and turn left to go to Impératrice Avenue. It takes 10 minutes.
⑧Orthodox Church★Continue to go up the avenue. When you arrive at a park, enter the park to visit a light house. It takes 20 minutes.
⑨Lighthouse★Leave the park and turn left to go to Général Mac Croskey Avenue.
⑩Bus stop; Mer et Golf★Take a bus of the line 38 to go back to Bayonne or Biarritz station.
【Goal】Biarritz Station / Bus stop; Place des Basques à Bayonne
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【Start】
①Bus stop: Marie de Biarritz
Mairie de Biarritz
Get off the bus here.
★Go to Louis Barthou Avenue. There is a pink building in the parking.
②Tourist Information Center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Get maps and more here.
★Continue to walk on the street and turn left at a crossroad to go to Edouard VII Avenue. When you arrive at Georges Clemenceau Square, turn right and go to Mazagran St. When you arrive at a forked road, go to the right street to go to the beach. Then, turn right at the beach. It takes 20 minutes.
③Sea Museum◎
Musée de la mer
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 17 euros
Opening hour: 9h30 am – 7 pm
(until 10 pm in July and August)
Close: 12/25
This is an aquarium facing the sea that was established in 1935. The aquarium has an Art Deco-style exterior where you can see colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and more. At certain times you can watch shark feeding shows and more.
★Pass a bridge in front of the museum.
④Rock of the Virgin★
Rocher de la Vierge
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is Biarritz’s most iconic tourist spot, with a statue of the Virgin Mary placed on top of a rock that was originally dug by Napoleon III. This statue of Mary was purchased at the Franco-Spanish Exposition held in Bayonne. On days when there are waves, the waves can be seen right in front of your eyes, making it very impressive.
★Continue to walk on Maréchal Leclerc Boulevard for 15 minutes.
⑤Sainte-Eugénie Church
Église Sainte-Eugénie
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 7h45 am – 7 pm
Close: No
This is a neo-Gothic church completed in the 20th century. The decoration is very detailed, and there are many distinctive parts such as the indigo-colored virgin road and the stairs that connect the altar and the chapel. When you look up in front of the altar, you’ll see a model of a ship hanging, giving it the feel of a church by the sea.
★Continue to walk on the street for 5 minutes.
⑥Great Beach★
Grande Plage
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is a beautiful white sand beach. In summer, many people enjoy swimming in the sea. There are restaurants along the beach, so you can enjoy just walking around.
★Walk the beachside for 10 minutes.
⑦Palace Hotel
Hôtel du Palais
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
A 5-star hotel in Great Beach. It is very luxurious as it was built as a villa for Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III.
★Go up the street beside the hotel and turn left to go to Impératrice Avenue. It takes 10 minutes.
⑧Orthodox Church
Église Orthodoxe
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour
Wednesday: 2h30 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 3 pm – 5 pm
Close: other days
This church is known as the Greek Orthodox Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church. Its distinctive dome-shaped roof resembles a blue sky when viewed from the inside. It is a two-story building, and each room is decorated with many religious paintings.
★Continue to go up the avenue. When you arrive at a park, enter the park to visit a light house. It takes 20 minutes.
⑨Lighthouse◎
Phare de Biarritz
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 3 euros
Opening hour: 2 pm – 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday
(10h30 am – 7 pm in July and August)
Close: weekday except June – September
This lighthouse was built in 1834. Climb the 248 steps and you will be able to see the sea and the beach from a height of 73 meters. Even if you can’t go up to the lighthouse, the view from the cape is beautiful, especially the sunset.
★Leave the park and turn left to go to Général Mac Croskey Avenue.
⑩Bus Stop; Mer et Golf
Mer et Golf
Take a bus of the line 12 to go back to Bayonne or Biarritz station. You can also get to Biarritz Station on the line 5.
【Goal】
Biarritz Station / Bus Stop; Place des Basques à Bayonne
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
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【Flight Reservations】
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【Attractions and Tours】
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