Plateau de l'Atalaye, Coastal promontory in Biarritz, France.
The Plateau de l'Atalaye extends over cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean, creating natural observation points along the French Basque coastline.
During the 19th century, local residents utilized the plateau as a strategic lookout point to monitor whale migrations and incoming fishing vessels.
The plateau served as a gathering place for community assemblies where citizens discussed military recruitment and the distribution of maritime resources.
The site remains open throughout the year without entrance fees, offering visitors direct access to panoramic views of the Bay of Biscay.
A bridge connects the plateau to a statue of the Virgin Mary erected in 1865, marking a significant navigational reference for maritime traffic.
Location: Biarritz
Address: Plt de l'Atalaye, 64200 Biarritz, France 64200 64200
GPS coordinates: 43.48389,-1.56674
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:32
The coastal path of Biarritz connects the Virgin Rock, Art Deco Casino, lighthouse and imperial palace. The beaches of Grande Plage, Port Vieux, and Côte des Basques provide ocean views. The architecture includes Villa Belza, Sainte-Eugénie Church, and the Orthodox Church. The city center contains a covered market, museums, and a former railway station.
Hôtel du Palais
893 m
Rocher de la vierge
312 m
Aquarium de Biarritz
92 m
Villa Belza
308 m
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Biarritz
207 m
Le Musée de la mer
132 m
Casino municipal
579 m
Biarritz Market Hall
488 m
Synagogue of Biarritz
973 m
Chapelle impériale de Biarritz
967 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Biarritz
577 m
Le Port des Pêcheurs
142 m
Hôtel Plaza
666 m
Pâtisserie Miremont
445 m
Plage du port Vieux, Biarritz
188 m
Grande Plage, Biarritz
634 m
Le Petit Train de Biarritz
511 m
Grande plage
646 m
Scenic viewpoint
36 m
Rocher du Basta
300 m
Vue sur le port de Biarritz
181 m
Scenic viewpoint
125 m
Monument aux morts de Biarritz
143 m
Ancienne église anglicane Saint-Andrew de Biarritz
441 m
Scenic viewpoint
293 m
Scenic viewpoint
54 m
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Biarritz
477 m
Couvent des Dominicains de Biarritz
584 mReviews
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