Biarritz is a town and commune which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France.
FACTS AND FIGURES
- Population: 30,000
- Lies in Basque territory, and Basque flags and symbols are prevalent throughout Biarritz
- The British royal family regularly took vacations in Biarritz: European royalty such as Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and Alfonso XIII of Spain were frequent visitors
- Surfing at Biarritz is of a world-class standard, and the town has a strong surfing culture
SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
- The Museum of the Sea, which boasts 24 aquariums containing sharks and seals
- The Russian Orthodox Church in Biarritz, constructed in the 19th century for visiting Russian aristocrats, with its famous blue dome
- St-Martin's Church, constructed in the 12th century, and restored in the middle of the 16th century
- A Museum of Chocolate, which explains its history and manufacture
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