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Grande Plage de Biarritz is one of France’s great natural sites — bring good shoes and a camera. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Grande Plage de Biarritz
The beating heart of Biarritz, the Grande Plage sweeps in a golden crescent right through the middle of this stylish Basque resort, framed by belle-époque palaces, the landmark casino and the elegant lighthouse on its headland. It was here, in the 1950s, that surfing first took root in Europe, and the Atlantic rollers that break along its sand still make Biarritz the surf capital of France, drawing riders from around the world. Between waves, the beach is a place to see and be seen, its promenade alive with cafés and strollers. Combining glamorous history, dramatic ocean surf and the fashionable buzz of Biarritz, the Grande Plage is one of the most iconic beaches on the whole French coast.