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  Biarritz travel guide - Wikitravel
Biarritz is a large town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of Aquitaine, France.
Biarritz lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France.
Biarritz is famous for its coast and the rocks in the sea.
wikitravel.org /en/Biarritz   (959 words)

  
  Biarritz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biarritz is a town and commune which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France.
Biarritz has had a long made its fortune from the sea: originally a whaling village, in the 18th century doctors recommended that the ocean at Biarritz had therapeutic properties, inspiring patients to make a pilgrimage to the beach for cure for their ailments.
The town lies in Basque territory, and Basque flags and symbols are prevalent throughout Biarritz.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biarritz   (462 words)

  
 BIARRITZ - LoveToKnow Article on BIARRITZ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Towards the north-east the promontory of Biarritz ends in a projection known as the Atalaye, crowned by the ruins of a castle and surrounded by rocky islets.
The Port des Pcheurs, the principal of the three harbours, is on the south-east side of the Atalaye and is that most used by the fishermen of the town.
Apart from unimportant manufactures of pottery, chocolate, andc., fishing is the only industry; Biarritz depends for its prosperity on the visitors who are attracted by its mild climate and the bathing.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BI/BIARRITZ.htm   (356 words)

  
 A2Z Languages: Biarritz France city overview
Biarritz transformed into a playground for the european rich and became " the queen of beaches and the beach of kings ".
Biarritz west of Bayonne has a grandiose center, but has been developed along the coast by residential suburbs.
The Biarritz Surf Festival is the summer surf event in europe, bringing together some of the greatest names in Hawaiian and world surfing for a week of longboard contests and music and films, on the beach at the Côte des Basques, the birthplace of surfing in France.
www.a2zlanguages.com /France/biarritz/biarritz-cityguide/biarritz.htm   (318 words)

  
 Biarritz Hotels. Biarritz Accommodation!
Biarritz is a vibrant and cosmopolitan town boasting spectacular beaches and plenty of sun that combine to make it a fantastic holiday destination.
Biarritz and Anglet are only 8 kilometers away, while the Spanish border is about 30 kilometers away, offering easy access to the Spanish city of San Sebastian.
The Tonic Hotel Biarritz is a modern hotel built in 1991 with an atmosphere of comfort and charm.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /biarritzhotels   (622 words)

  
 Biarritz -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz has had a long made its fortune from the sea: originally a (Click link for more info and facts about whaling) whaling village, in the 18th century doctors recommended that the ocean at Biarritz had therapeutic properties, inspiring patients to make a pilgrimage to the beach for cure for their ailments.
Biarritz's fame arose in 1854 when (Click link for more info and facts about Empress Eugenie) Empress Eugenie (the wife of (Nephew of Napoleon I and emperor of the French from 1852 to 1871 (1808-1873)) Napoleon III) built a Palace on the beach (now the Hotel du Palais).
Biarritz is easily accessible from (The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce) Paris by (Click link for more info and facts about TGV) TGV.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bi/biarritz.htm   (703 words)

  
 Biarritz Hotels, Accommodation in France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
This property is situated in the South of Biarritz, where the Atlantic Ocean opens the horizon to the Pyrénées...
It is situated in the district of the Old Harbour right in the middle of Biarritz, the most famous seaside resort on the Basque coast, five minutes away from the three beaches and the "Rocher de la Vierge"...
Biarritz is a vibrant and cosmopolitan town boasting spectacular beaches and plenty of sun that combine...
www.magicaljourneys.com /France/france-hotels-biarritz.html   (1322 words)

  
 Study French in Biarritz, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz is located in southwestern France on the Atlantic coast near the Spanish border, about five hours by train from Paris.
Originally a quaint fishing village, Biarritz became a fashionable seaside resort at the end of 19th century when Napoleon III and the empress Eugenie fell in love with the region's natural beauty.
Biarritz is on the northern edge of the Pays Basque (Basque Country), one of the most beautiful regions in France.
www.circaterras.com /LanguageSchools/Biarritz.htm   (191 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Guide to Best Beaches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz lies along the Basque coast, adjacent to Spain's Basque region, the influences of which are apparent in Biarritz's architecture and cuisine.
Biarritz is a popular destination for international tourists, who flock to the beach during the summer months.
The climate in Biarritz is always temperate: winters are comfortable (average 50 degrees F), and summers are warm (average 72 degrees F).
travel.discovery.com /convergence/beachweek/biarritz.html   (656 words)

  
 High School Study Abroad Program in Biarritz, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz is in southwestern France on the Atlantic Coast near the Spanish border, about five hours by train from Paris.
At the foot of the mountains is the world-famous Catholic shrine of Lourdes.
The school is located in an attractive area of Biarritz, a ten-minute walk from the beach and from downtown.
www.circaterras.com /HighSchoolPrograms/Biarritz.htm   (386 words)

  
 INSTED - French programs france
On the other side of Biarritz you find the Atlantic coast and its natural protected environment with long sandy beaches offering a wide range of water sport activities all year round.
BIARRITZ BECAME FAMOUS in the 19th century when French, British and Russian aristocracy started spending their summers here.
However, the days of being reserved for high society are long gone and today Biarritz is an affordable vibrant and cosmopolitan town with magnificent beaches.
www.insted.com /ENG/biarritz/eng_biarritz_town.htm   (510 words)

  
 HOTEL FLORIDA BIARRITZ ***, hotels biarritz, locations saisonnieres, location saisonniere, cote basque, pays basque, ...
The Florida Hotel in Biarritz on the Basque Coast : Farniente at the terrace Pour vos séminaires : un espace modulable climatisé en plein centre de Biarritz L'hôtel Florida accueille régulièrement des séminaires et conférences régionales, nationales ou internationales et dispose à cet effet d'un espace modulable pouvant recevoir de 25 à 50 personnes.
By the beauty of its beaches, its landscape and the softness of its climate, Biarritz attracts at the end of the 19th century all the European aristocraty and high society.
Biarritz is today the most important center of thalassotherapy in Europe, and one of the capitals of surfing and golfing.
www.hotel-florida-biarritz.com   (1371 words)

  
 Tourisme terrain Site officiel de la Ville de Biarritz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz golf club, over one hundred years old, is one of the renowned courses in a region which, with 10 clubs within a 20-km radius and ideal weather conditions for playing all year round, is a paradise for golfing enthusiasts.
Founded in 1898, the Biarritz Cup is rightly considered as one of the oldest amateur golf competitions.
In the 1950s, the horses ran in the streets of the town, and it was not until an accident occurred that a suitable structure for these meetings was put in place.
www.ville-biarritz.fr /ANGLAIS/cgi-bin/tourisme_terrain.asp   (713 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Biarritz
The crew of the oceanographic research vessel Princesse Alice, of Albert Grimaldi (later Prince Albert I of Monaco) pose while flensing a catch Whaling is the hunting and killing of whales.
The Basque Country (Euskal Herria in Basque) straddles the western Pyrenees mountains that define the border between France and Spain, extending down to the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque, often abbreviated BOPB, is a French rugby union club that plays in Biarritz in Aquitaine at Parc des Sports Aguiléra.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Biarritz   (1903 words)

  
 Biarritz France -vacation guide to the resort in south west France
Biarritz is a large town with several quartiers and is one of the principal resorts on the Côte Basque, and probably the most famous part of the Pays Basque.
The principle architecture in Biarritz was not typically Basque, but rather a blend of 19th century city residences, large and expansive, made of local stone bricks.
The Biarritz Surf Festival brought together surfers from Hawaii, California and Australia every year to celebrate the birth of surfing in Biarritz.
www.touradour.com /towns/biarritz   (256 words)

  
 Biarritz Golf Courses South West France - Golf clubs in Biarritz
The beautiful city of Biarritz is nestled on the south west coast of France, and boasts without doubt top quality golf courses.
As well as Biarritz being renowned for its top quality golf there are other recreation activities available, including climbing in the nearby Pyrenees, tennis and even surfing.
Anglet is part of Biarritz, and is in the main an upmarket town with a large residential area.
www.golfinfrance.f9.co.uk /biarritz.htm   (496 words)

  
 Hôtel du Palais - Biarritz - France - Official Site
The Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, is a joyous palace with a memory, a style, and a rich history.
It perpetuates the image and souvenir of Eugenie de Montijo, Napoleon III’s wife, who, one summer day in 1855, with the wave of her imperial wand, gave rise to the « Villa Eugenie » from a sandy hill overlooking the sea near the lighthouse.
Its style is that of an era, the Second Empire, during which the reputation of Biarritz as « Queen of Beaches and the Beach of Kings » was established.
www.hotel-du-palais.com /Us/UsHist.html   (1690 words)

  
 Biarritz Hotel : Biarritz hotels, Aquitaine Atlantic Pyrenees
The Tulip Inn Biarritz Louisiane is a modern 3 stars hotel situated near the city centre and near the beach of Biarritz.
The Centre Biarritz Hotel is located in a quiet street, in the heart of Biarritz.
The Radisson SAS Hotel, Biarritz is a deluxe hotel, facing the ocean and only 5 km away from the Biarritz-Parme Airport.
www.webtravel.fr /en/hotel_biarritz.htm   (367 words)

  
 Biarritz on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
L'ailier de Biarritz John Isaac (C) tente d'échapper à son adversaire irlandais, le pilier Sheldon Coulter Biarritz, qui a.
Nicolas Brusque de Biarritz passe le défenseur Stephen Jones de Llanelli, vendredi.
Le troisième ligne du Biarritz Olympique Thomas Lièvremont, le samedi 11 septembre 2004 à Agen Castres et Biarritz, qui re.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Biarritz.asp   (706 words)

  
 Gold Coast holidays at Biarritz Surfers Paradise Apartments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Located midway between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, at Biarritz you have a nation's playground at your feet.
Set in tropical landscaped gardens and complete with resort style facilities, Biarritz offers spacious fully self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with large balconies; which are ideal for family holidays.
The Biarritz Tour Desk is designed to make your holiday requirements easy and convenient by offering great advice and a full booking service.
www.biarritz.com.au /AboutBiarritz.asp   (297 words)

  
 Vive Biarritz!
The summertime resort town is dotted with striking chateaux and palatial villas, decorated predominantly in red, green, and white (the colors of the Basque flag) and accompanied by the omnipresent blue of the sky and the sea.
From July 10-18, Biarritz hosted the 12th Annual Nokia Biarritz Surf Festival at the Cote de Basques, a long and wide expanse of beach that disappears with the high tide.
The beach break is a series of long, slow, rolling breakers; under the bright sun, the cool waves were ideal for an eight-day longboarding extravaganza.
www.sgmag.com /surf/biarritz_2004   (352 words)

  
 Unbiased Biarritz Accommodation Guide and Biarritz Hotel Reservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz is a vibrant and cosmopolitan town on France's south west coast.
Being part of the Basque country, Biarritz's people are full of character and the food is mighty tasty.
Biarritz Area: on Place Clemenceau, in the heart of Biarritz, is where you can find all the major fashion boutiques, with all the big designer names from Paris.
www.hotelenthusiast.com /summer/Biarritz/hotel_biarritz_intro.php   (499 words)

  
 -- Biarritz.fr, le site officiel
Cette année encore, Biarritz vous propose de passer une nuit féérique le mercredi 15 août à partir de 22h30...
Du 30 juin au 30 septembre 2007, Biarritz présente au Bellevue, une importante rétrospective des œuvres du peintre chilien Claudio Bravo.
Dans le cadre de la manifestation « 50 ans de surf à Biarritz » organisée par la Ville de Biarritz, le Musée de la Mer vous propose de 'surfer' sur les vagues de la Côte basque, grâce aux clichés de trois photographes...
www.biarritz.fr   (338 words)

  
 biarritz Hotels, Hotels biarritz France, Hotel in Biarritz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Biarritz is a seaside resort on the Atlantic Ocean and near Spain.
It is situated in the district of the Old Harbour right in the middle of Biarritz, the most famous seaside resort on the Basque coast, five minutes away from the three beaches and t »»
Between the sea and Biarritz golf course, the hotel residence Mer et Golf is located on a cliff that overlooks the Chambre d'Amour beach.
www.az-hotels.net /a/en_fr_biarritz_0.htm   (672 words)

  
 Biarritz: Irigoian - Traveler Reviews - Irigoian a great B&B - TripAdvisor
Guest house "de charme," bed and breakfast in a 17th century farmhouse, fully restaured, close the Biarritz Golf Training Center, 800 m from the Sea Water Therapy Center, 300 m from the beaches.
Staying at the Irigoian was perfect since we could walk along the beach to Biarritz and to lots of great restaurants.
Also one day we took the public bus which runs regularly to St Jean de Luz.We went in May and found the beaches to be warm and I thought the water was a bit cold.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g219215-d271431-r987984-Irigoian-Ba...   (470 words)

  
 Car Hire Biarritz from IIB Autos. Cheap Biarritz Car Hire.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
At IIB Autos we are dedicated to finding you the cheapest deal on car hire in Biarritz.
Biarritz is a town which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on south-west coast of France.
Biarritz City Centre, 83 Avenue Du Marechal Juin.
autos.iib.co.uk /car-hire/city/France/Biarritz.html   (337 words)

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