Founded by Emperor Napoléon III and his wife, Eugenie, the seaside resort of Biarritz has always had international flair. It’s not as glitzy as the Côte d’Azur but has great, large beaches and a bustling surfing scene, as well as a hippie-cool vibe reminiscent of southern California.
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From Bordeaux, it’s a two-hour train ride to Biarritz, a seaside resort that was founded by Emperor Napoléon III. The surrounding French Basque region, including myriad famous villages, is best explored on a guided tour in a fire-red Citroen 2CV. Here is just one example of what our destination experts can create for you.
Explore this bustling southwestern city with its glorious historic old town and trendy emerging neighborhoods. It’s a fabulous place for foodies with excellent bistros. Experience a performance at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux and have a plugged-in tour guide take you into the wine region just beyond the city or to the coast to see Europe’s largest sand dune.
From Bordeaux, take a two-hour train ride to Biarritz, a seaside resort close to the Spanish border that’s small enough to be easily explored on foot. Sign up for a surf class, tour neighboring St.-Jean de Luz and go shopping for espadrilles. Indagare can also organize a countryside excursion with a Citroen 2CV, a fun way to see the scenic Basque region.
Your final nights in southwestern France should be spent relaxing in a beautiful location, whether at a wine château, an acclaimed restaurant and spa resort or in the vineyards near Bordeaux. Indagare can organize a classic countryside sojourn.
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The cute seaside town of Biaritz can easily be explored on foot and in a leisurely half-day walking tour. Start at the Hotel du Palais and walk along the promenade above the Grande Plage for great vistas and people watching....
Biarritz makes a great base from which to explore the French Basque region whose most scenic towns are all within an hour’s drive of Biarritz. (You can even combine touring them with a jaunt across the border to Spain's San...
Biarritz has two main beaches, though if you drive up and down the coast, you will come across more: The Grande Plage is the main beach, which stretches out in front of the Hotel du Palais and is packed with...
The cute fishing village of St. Jean de Luz is, in many ways, a slightly larger, more authentic version of Biarritz.
Biarritz makes a great base from which to explore the Basque region and the French Basque towns are all within an hour’s drive of Biarritz. A fun way to explore is by cruising through the winding countryside in a rented...
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Indagare member CT recently returned from a trip with her family to Paris, Biarritz and Madrid. Here are some of her impressions:
Whenever I leave France, I’m already planning a return trip. Usually it’s to a different region, but Aquitaine, which encompasses Bordeaux, Biarritz and the Pays Basque, was such a delightful surprise that my next trip will be back there. Comprising...
What is it about France? This question came up during a recent dinner at the 13th-century wine estate Château Pape Clement, in the Bordeaux region. At first, the answers remained surface, based largely on stereotypes that speak more to our...
Surfing requires balance, instinct and plenty of patience, not to mention a lot of practice. However, first-timers can have as much fun learning the basics as experts have mastering the waves, especially if the amenities on land are first class....
For parents, the teenage years may be daunting. But they are a formative time, when children can grow into inquisitive, self-aware global citizens who understand their role in the world and the lasting impact they can have. From budding chefs...
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Located along the river Garonne, which is much wider than the Seine, Bordeaux is a beautiful French city in the southwestern region of the country. Long called the “Sleeping Beauty” of France and the world capital of wine, it is...
The notion that Paris is always a good idea may feel exaggerated, but the fact is that a trip to the City of Light never disappoints. Perhaps that's because it has all the elements of cosmopolitan capital—Michelin-starred restaurants, legendary palace...
The Spanish Basque countryside is a perfect reflection of the region’s fiercely proud and intriguingly complex personality. The winsome beauty of its landscapes gives it an alluring softness, while the challenging Basque language, punchy culture and spirited locals convey that...
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