They all used to come here: from Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway to Frank Sinatra and the royals. Biarritz used to be the Monte Carlo of the Atlantic coast. With time, the glamour faded, bringing in a new, fresh wave of travellers. Thanks to windsurfing and other water sports, however, the charming city has rejuvenated. It is now the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend break, and there is no need to rush: the city is fairly small and you can easily see everything even on a short visit.
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Facts| Population: | 25,810 |
| Currency: | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | European Emergency Number: 112
Fire brigade: 18
Medical: 15
Police: 17 |
| Newspapers: | Sud Ouest: www.sudouest.fr
Le Monde: www.lemonde.fr
Le Figaro: www.lefigaro.fr |
| Website: | www.destination-biarritz.fr » |
| Opening Hours: | Shops in Biarritz are usually open from 9am to 12:30pm. After a long lunch break, they stay open from 3pm to 7:30pm. |
| Tourist Information: | Tourist Office of Biarritz
Square Ixelles, Biarritz
+33 5 59 22 37 10
Open Mon–Fri 9am–1pm / 2pm–6pm; Sat 10am–1pm / 2pm–5pm; Sun 9:30am–1:30pm |
