French Basque Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Beach which includes rocky coastline and a beach
Grand Beach which includes rocky coastline and a beach
Biarritz showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Aquitaine showing a church or cathedral
Aquitaine showing outdoor eating and general coastal views

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Where to stay in French Basque Country

Old Harbor featuring a bay or harbour

Biarritz City Centre

5/5(10 area reviews)

Biarritz City Centre is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Casino Barriere or Biarritz City Hall.

Biarritz City Centre
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Iraty

While there might not be top attractions in Iraty, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lac Marion and Boulard Castle.

Iraty
Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz

Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz

3 out of 5
10 Allee Du Cadran Anglet
The price is AU$123 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$123
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anglet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz
Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz

Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz

4 out of 5
11 avenue Edouard VII Biarritz Pyrenees-Atlantiques
The price is AU$191 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$191
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz
Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz

Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz

4 out of 5
24 Av. de la Milady Biarritz Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The price is AU$133 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
AU$133
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thalmar and Marbella Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (218 reviews)
Clean room, well positioned in Biarritz

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz
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Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz

Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz

4 out of 5
24 Av. de la Milady Biarritz Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Stay at this aparthotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thalmar and Marbella Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (218 reviews)
Clean room, well positioned in Biarritz

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz
Résidence Vacances Bleues Le Grand Large

Résidence Vacances Bleues Le Grand Large

3 out of 5
1 Rue Dalbarade Biarritz Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Stay at this residence in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
Very friendly bilingual staff, centrally located with great views if you are a few floors up. Rooms are tired but a refurb is underway

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Résidence Vacances Bleues Le Grand Large
Résidence Mer & Golf

Résidence Mer & Golf

4 out of 5
1, allée des Arroques Anglet Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Stay at this beach residence in Anglet. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (2,227 reviews)
Should be cheaper for its ageing condition

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Résidence Mer & Golf
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Popular places to visit

Cote des Basques showing rugged coastline and a coastal town

Cote des Basques

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés.

Cote des Basques
Biarritz

Le Gare du Midi

You can get tickets for a performance at Le Gare du Midi during your stay in Biarritz. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Le Gare du Midi
Grand Beach

Grand Beach

4/5(10 reviews)

Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks.

Grand Beach
Biarritz Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse

Biarritz Lighthouse

Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy panoramic views of Biarritz and the magnificent Basque coastline.

Biarritz Lighthouse
Sea Museum

Biarritz Aquarium

Get up-close to an array of sharks, watch animals being fed and learn about Biarritz’s whaling history at this museum and aquarium.

Biarritz Aquarium
Aquitaine featuring general coastal views

Marbella Beach

This rugged and scenic beach on the Basque coast is popular with surfers and a great place to escape the crowds of Biarritz.

Marbella Beach

Activities

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$117
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

AU$44
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$125
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

AU$43
per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

AU$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

AU$12
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
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Cities near French Basque Country

Biarritz which includes a sandy beach

Biarritz

France featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Anglet

panoramic views of bayonne old town, France

Bayonne

Saint-Jean-de-Luz featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Saint-Jean-de-Luz