BIARRITZ TODAY

Once the glitziest seaside destination in France, Biarritz today is a friendly, vibrant and cosmopolitan town with magnificent beaches, elegant belle époque architecture and the distinctive sights and tastes of the Basque region. With its well-deserved title as capital of European surfing, this Atlantic jewel buzzes with life, charm and an atmosphere that is uniquely and tantalisingly, Biarritz.

Our Prime Location

One of France’s most spectacular and charming coastal resorts !
Biarritz is a large town located in the northwest of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of the Aquitaine region. Situated on the Bay of Biscay, adjacent to Bayonne and Anglet, Biarritz boasts an enviable location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrénées, and is in the traditional province of the French Basque Country, Labourd.

With the Spanish border just 15 minutes away, Biarritz offers an exquisite taste of the French, Spanish and Basque cultures. It is just 40 km to San Sebastian and 145 km to Bilbao, home of the spectacular Guggenheim museum. The rolling Bordeaux vineyards and their world-famous wines are 180 km to the north, whilst the magnificent Pyrénées weave their way inland from the Basque coast, separating France and Spain, yet linking the historic Basque provinces

With the BLS French School located close to the town centre, and its rich and colourful history, Biarritz is the perfect destination for French language students wanting to enjoy an authentic experience in France.
Possessing a wide range of activities, Biarritz is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy

Climate

One of the mildest climates in Europe !

Boasting France’s most delightful climate, Biarritz enjoys plenty of sunshine all year round. During summer, the Atlantic breeze means the heat is never unbearable on the local beaches and during the winter, Biarritz enjoys one of the mildest climates in Europe. Typical of the Basque coast region where rain comes in mad bursts of about an hours duration, expect the rain in Biarritz to be over almost as quickly as it starts!