BIARRITZ

Less than an hour's drive from Salies de Béarn, Biarritz lies 35 kms North of the Spanish border on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic Coast. A glamorous resort town for over 100 years, today Biarritz is also world famous for its thriving surf culture, hosting numerous international surfing competitions each summer.

Biarritz is also a food lovers delight with many excellent restaurants showcasing the exceptional local produce and Basque cooking style.

Click below to read chef Hélène Darroze's article published in The Times describing what she loves best about Biarritz and the Basque country.