Grande Plage, Sand beach in Biarritz, France.
The Grande Plage extends for two kilometers along the coast, providing visitors with fine golden sand and views of the Bay of Biscay.
The beach transformed from a therapeutic bathing spot called Plage des Fous in the early 1800s to an esteemed resort after Empress Eugénie's frequent visits.
The Russian Orthodox church near Grande Plage reflects the influence of Russian nobility who frequented Biarritz during the nineteenth century.
The beach offers striped tent and chair rentals for 14 euros per half-day, with lifeguard services available from April through early November.
The nineteenth-century Hotel du Palais, originally constructed as a summer residence for Empress Eugénie, stands at the northern end of Grande Plage.
Location: France métropolitaine
Address: Grande Plage, Av. Charles de Gaulle, 17450 Fouras, France 17450 Fouras
GPS coordinates: 45.98849,-1.09936
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
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