Surfing in Biarritz
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
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Good Place to Relax,
Good Views / Viewpoint,
People Watching,
Popular with Locals,
Sunrise / Sunset,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Water Sports,
Beach,
Town / City
Comment from Philippa Burne
Was Napoleon III’s wife the Empress Eugenie a surfer? Is that why, in the mid-19th century, she insisted he develop a royal seaside resort at Biarritz, facing one of Europe’s best surf breaks? On the Bay of Biscay, near where France meets Spain, Biarritz is still a magnet for the wealthy with lovely hotels, expensive shops, fine restaurants and a casino; but it’s also known as the surf capital of Europe and throughout the year the coast road is lined with surfboard topped cars and vans.
Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our French Riviera Things to Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in the French Riviera.
Photo courtesy of equinoxefr via Flickr.
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