Fly from Nice to Biarritz

With the Atlantic on one side and the Pyrenees on the other, Biarritz and its neighbours (Anglet, Bayonne, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, etc.) boast an exceptional environment. The scenery is magnificent, the sky is bright, the region is full of character, and the ocean is both an excellent playground and a source of well-being.
But who should you enjoy all this with? With your kids? Without them? It all depends on what you’re looking for. Fancy some relaxing seawater therapy followed by evening in a wine bar pairing wines from Irouléguy with Ossau-Iraty cheese, rounded off with a thrilling night partying, in the casino, or dancing in a night club? Then come as a couple.
Want to share some simple pleasures with your children? Rest assured: Biarritz and the surrounding region have plenty to offer for the whole family. Spend your day on the beach, swimming in the waves or even surfing on them. Head into the mountains and cross the rope bridges or ride the rapids. Visit a museum to discover marine fauna and flora, or the origins of the ultimate treat: chocolate.

• Walk along the coast and discover its exceptional sites: the jagged cliffs of the Plateau de l’Atalaye, the Eiffel footbridge out to the Rocher de la Vierge, and the charming quays of the fishing port.
• Revive the memory of the woman who was Empress of the French and Queen of Biarritz: Eugénie. Have a drink, a tea or a coffee on the panoramic terrace of the Hôtel du Palais, which was formerly the imperial residence.
• Explore beyond Biarritz to discover its lovely neighbours: Bayonne and its Cathedral of Saint Mary, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Anglet with its beautiful Pignada Forest, or Saint-Jean de Luz and its coastal path.
• Climb up high to the top of Biarritz lighthouse, which watches over the Atlantic from 73 meters above sea level. There are 248 steps to climb, but the view from the top is breathtaking.
• Spread your towel on the sand of the Grande Plage, the Côte des Basques, Marbella Beach (surfers’ paradise), Milady Beach, or the quiet Port Vieux Beach, which is good for families.
• Give your body and mind a little TLC with some marine therapy in one of Biarritz’s thalassotherapy centres.
• Dive into the depths of the ocean without even getting wet at Biarritz Aquarium, to come face to face with seahorses, clownfish, octopuses, hammerhead sharks, rays, turtles and seals.
• Cross the border to Bilbao, to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum. Its architecture by Franck Gehry and its contemporary art collection make it a must-see.
• Treat your taste buds to the best of Basque produce, from market stalls, Bayonne charcuterie shops, and the small producers of the village of Espelette, where the famous AOC Espelette pepper is cultivated.
• Melt with pleasure in the Basque chocolate workshops. It was thanks to Biarritz and Bayonne that the French first developed a taste for chocolate, in the 16th century. Today, there are still many artisans skilfully upholding this tradition.