Sights in Biarritz
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Musée de la Mer
Housed in a wonderful art deco building, Biarritz’ Musée de la Mer is seething with underwater life from the Bay of Biscay and beyond, as well as exhibits on fishing recalling Biarritz’ whaling past. It’s the seals that steal the show though (feeding time, which is always a favourite with children, is at 10.30am and 5pm). In high season it’s possible to have the place almost to yourself by visiting late at night.
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Musée d'Art Oriental Asiatica
Out on the edge of town is this unexpected treasure trove of ancient Indian, Chinese and Tibetan statues, monuments and temple artwork. The layout is a bit haphazard, but the information cards (in several languages) clearly explain the significance of the objects. It’s generally considered the finest collection of its type outside Paris.
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Rocher de la Vierge
At the end of Pointe Atalaye is Rocher de la Vierge (Rock of the Virgin), named after its white statue of the Virgin and child. Views from this impressive outcrop extend to the mountains of the Spanish Basque Country.
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Église Ste-Eugénie
The neo-Gothic Église Ste-Eugénie was built in 1864 for - who else? - Empress Eugénie.
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Euskal-Jaï
Between mid-June and mid-September, Euskal-Jaï in the Parc des Sports d'Aguiléra complex, 2km east of central Biarritz, has regular professional cesta punta matches. Bus No 1 stops nearby.
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Chapelle Impériale
Near the Église Alexandre Newsky is the doll’s-house-sized Chapelle Impériale, constructed in 1864. Empress Eugénie was the inspiration for this.
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Phare de Biarritz
Climbing the 258 twisting steps inside the 73m-high Phare de Biarritz, the town’s 1834 lighthouse, rewards you with sweeping views of the Basque coast.
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Église Alexandre Newsky
The Église Alexandre Newsky is a Russian Orthodox church built by and for the Russian aristocrats who frequented Biarritz until the Soviet Revolution.
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Plage de la Côte des Basques
To the south, is the long and exposed Plage de la Côte des Basques.
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