AQUITAINE, FRANCE

Biarritz France lies on the Atlantic coast, facing the Bay ofBiscay on the Cote des Basques, close to the Spanish border.Biarritz is a luxurious seaside town. It is popular withtourists and surfers alike, offering some of the best beachesin Europe.

Grande Plage, the main beach

Casino Bellevue

Casino Barrière de Biarritz

Javalquinto Castle, built for the duke of Osuna, now housing the tourist office

Hôtel du Palais or Eugenie Palace

Built in 1854 for Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III

Church of St Eugenie

Church of St Eugenie

Gare du Midi (South Station)

Russian Orthodox Church

Rue Monthaut au centre ville

Villa Belza

Villa Goeland

Villa Natacha

Musée Asiatica

Biarritz Railway Station

Le Musée de la Mer

Le Musée de la Mer

Planète Musée du Chocolat

Rocher de la Vierge de Biarritz

Le Rocher du Basta

The Lighthouse

Le Grande Plage

Le Lac Mouriscot

Images and text: InternetMusic: Biscaya (by Howard O’Malley and William Bookwood) performed by James Last

Adriana3/7/2012 11:11:44 PM