Grande Plage, Sand beach along Atlantic coast in Biarritz, France.
The Grande Plage extends over 1.6 kilometers of golden sand, framed by the Hotel du Palais and the Casino Municipal of Biarritz.
Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie selected this beach location in 1854, transforming Biarritz from a fishing village into a seaside resort destination.
Local Basque traditions influence the beach environment through regional festivals, food specialties, and the prominent surfing community that gathers year-round.
The beach provides rental services for chairs, umbrellas, and surfing equipment, with lifeguards monitoring swimmers from June through September.
The nearby Rocher de la Vierge, a rock formation accessed by a bridge, serves as a natural observation point for watching surfers navigate Atlantic waves.
Location: France métropolitaine
Address: Grande Plage, France
GPS coordinates: 46.68392,-1.93601
Latest update: October 22, 2025 11:55
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