Biarritz (France) Reviews

I just had to write about Biarritz, as I feel it is a hidden little gem located on the south west Alantic coast of France about 30 minutes from the border with Spain. The closeness to Spain means you get all different nationalities and plenty of Parisiens flocking south for the summer. It is even a fond favourite with the royals- Queen ...  Read the complete review

We went to Biarritz for a day trip while we were staying in Vieux Boucau, admittedly it was last year and the weather was pretty awful so we probably didn't see the best of Biarritz. I can't say that it was spectacular from what I saw, I wish I'd known about this site because I may have tried to visit some of the places on the reviews ...  Read the complete review

Last year we had a fab fortnight in France, spending three nights in Bordeaux - which I've already reviewed - and a week in a gorgeous house with a pool near Hossegor, a surfing town about an hour away from Biarritz. We finished off the tour with a few nights on the Ile D'Oleron, which will probably be reviewed shortly no doubt. And, ...  Read the complete review

Well Biarritz is located in the south west of France and is very close to the border with Spain on the Atlantic coast. This geographical context is key in understanding what you are getting with Biarritz. Its proximity to Spain meant that it was used by a wide range of European Royalty to from Empress Eugene to that of Queen Victoria. It is also ...  Read the complete review

Biarritz is a very classy town located in the French Basque country (South West of France) near Bayonne (see my other review on Bayonne) and Anglet. Biarritz in Basque means "two rocks". You will easily notice those 2 huge rocks in the sea. A lighthouse ensures boats do not come too near the rocks. Biarritz is a ...  Read the complete review