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EGLISE ORTHODOXE/ORTHODOX CHURCH

8, avenue de lImpratrice

Built between 1890 and 1892 for the important Russian community who was frequently

visiting Biarritz in those days, the Russian Orthodox Church is dedicated to the Protection of

the Holy Virgin and Saint Alexander Nevsky. From its origin, it is exclusively for Greco- Russian

orthodox cult of the Eastern Christian churches (Patriarchate of Constantinople).

QUARTIER DES HALLES/THE HALLES AREA

The Halles of Biarritz shelters more than a hundred of shopkeepers. It was built in 1885 onthe former Paume lot. Its stalls of fish and seafood are particularly wellknown.It opens every day of the week, including Sunday and public holidays, from 7.am to 1.30.pm.

LAC MARION/MARION LAKEAvenue du Lac Marion

A step away from downtown, the Lac Marion is a bucolic stop dedicated to leisure and family

walks. Twenty hectares (among which f ive hectares of water) frame this marvelous

environment. An afforestation of English oaks surrounds the lake filled with perches, carps

and other Pumpkinseed sunfishes. Anglers, sportsmen and walkers recharge their batteries

with a natural ambience and a playground of 3.000 m make children (from 2 to 10 years old)

happy. (Consult plan of Biarritz)

FOOD SPECIALITIES

MAISON ADAM27 place Georges Clmenceau

This specialty shop was established in 1660, real (divinely inspired) macaroons, Basque cakes,

chocolates, breads and grocer's shop.

MAISON PARIS1 Place Bellevue

Manufacturer since 1895 of chocolates and Basque specialities, this one is the last directdescendants of the famous Chocolate makers of Bayonne.

Their speciality, is mouchous, frenchifying of the Basque "musu" means a kiss (it s kind of

variety of macaroons). Their Basque cake is considered one of the best ever.

MAISON MONTAUZERHalles de Biarritz

Since its creation in 1946, this specialty shop produces cans of vegetables or specialities with

goose and duck and other meats, as well as the famous and succulent Bayonne ham.

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THE SEASIDE

LE PHARE/THE LIGHTHOUSE - Avenue de lImpratrice

The lighthouse was built in 1834 and boasts 248 steps. It stands 73 meters above sea level

overlooking Cape Hainsart (so called because of the oak trees urrounded it in the past, now

replaced by tamarisks).

LE ROCHER DE LA VIERGE/THE VIRGIN ROCK

Napoleon III decided to use this impressive rock as an anchor point for the seawall of the Portdu Refuge he planned to create. The rock was also connected to the land by a wooden bridge

(now replaced by a metal footbridge supposedly built by Gustav Eiffel). This rock is named by

the Statue of the Virgin which was raised at the top in 1865.

LE PORT DES PCHEURS/FISHERMANS WHARF

This port, which receives fishing boats and pleasure crafts, was formed in 1870 after the work

on the Port du Refuge was abandoned and with the imperial funds left. It is a picturesque and

colorful place with a number of fashionable bars and restaurants located in the little

fishermens houses or crampottes.

ATALAYE, PORT-VIEUXThe Port-Vieux, a little sheltered beach which allows swimming throughout the year, would

host the fishermen harbor in the old days. It is now very popular with the families with young

children. It is overhung by the Atalaye plateau, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view

of Biarritz.

GRANDE PLAGE/LARGE BEACH

One of the biggest beaches of Biarritz, the heart of the city winds around this bay which

spreads from north to south between the Htel du Palais and the Bellevue. In olden times,

this was the favourite beach of Russian Grand Dukes, princes and generals: they used to

amble along the promenade when warmer weather approached as onlookers do nowadays.

CTE DES BASQUES

The Cte des Basques is a renowned beach where the first surfers came to Biarritz in 1957.

Since 1845, several bathhouses followed one another. The latest was inaugurated in 2009

and now hosts lifeguard premises, surf clubs and schools, showers, left luggage lockersas

well as one restaurant and two shops.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

LE PETIT TRAIN DE BIARRITZ/TOURIST TRAIN

The little train offers a pleasant, relaxed guided tour of Biarritz, going from the Grande Plage

to the Cte des Basques, via the Port des Pcheurs and the city centre.Departure before the "Casino municipal" or Rock of the Virgin. From 2:30 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.

MUSE DE LA MER/SEA MUSEUM

Esplanade du Rocher de la Vierge

The Muse de la Mer (Sea Museum) doubled its exhibition area in June 2011. Follow the Gulf

Stream at the Muse de la Mer to discover a magnificent living spectacle spread across nearly

fifty aquariums, including a Caribbean lagoon, a coral reef, and ocean basins where sharks,

rays, barracudas and tropical fish live and growOpened from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (13 the entrance)

PLANTE MUSE DU CHOCOLAT/CHOCOLATE MUSEUM14-16, avenue Beaurivage

Discover the wonderful world of chocolate; learn the history and art of chocolate making.

This unique museum reveals the adventure of chocolate through an outstanding collection.Opened from Tuesday to Saturday, 1012:30 a.m. and 26:30 p.m. (6 the entrance)

MUSE ASIATICA,ART ORIENTAL/ASIATICA ORIENTAL ART MUSEUM1, rue Guy Petit

Asiatica is amongst the top five most important European museums of oriental art, for its

quality and its large collection of masterpieces from India, Tibet, Nepal and China, including

more than a thousand works of art from prehistory to nowadays.Opened every day: 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (7 the entrance)

MUSE HISTORIQUE DE BIARRITZ/BIARRITZ HISTORICAL MUSEUMRue Broquedis

Located in the old Anglican Church, the museum tells the history of Biarritz: a small fishing

village that became a favourite of the 19th century European aristocracy, and known as the

Beach of Kings.Opened from Tuesday to Saturday, 1012:30 a.m. and 26:30 p.m. (4 the entrance)

CHAPELLE IMPRIALE/IMPERIAL CHAPELRue Pellot

The imperial chapel was built in 1864 on Empress Eugenie's request. A charming construction

of Roman-Byzantine and Hispanic-Moorish style, dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe (also

known as Our Lady of Guadalupe), the Mexican black virgin. It was listed as historical

monument in 1981.

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