Le Musée de la mer, Maritime museum and aquarium on Atalaye plateau, Biarritz, France
The Biarritz Sea Museum stands on a rocky plateau overlooking the ocean, positioned between the Fishing Port and Port Vieux beach.
The art deco building opened its doors in 1933 and underwent major renovations in 1992, expanding its marine collection and exhibition spaces.
The ground floor exhibits present navigation instruments and historical collections detailing traditional Basque tuna fishing and whaling activities.
The facility houses 5,400 marine animals across 537 species, with seal feeding presentations scheduled daily at 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
The museum features a specialized acoustic chair where visitors experience humpback whale sounds while watching underwater footage.
Location: Biarritz
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://aquariumbiarritz.com
GPS coordinates: 43.48334,-1.56819
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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
1 km
Rocher de la vierge
216 m
Aquarium de Biarritz
46 m
Villa Belza
198 m
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Biarritz
291 m
Casino municipal
697 m
Biarritz Market Hall
550 m
Chapelle impériale de Biarritz
1.1 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Biarritz
643 m
Le Port des Pêcheurs
247 m
Hôtel Plaza
775 m
Pâtisserie Miremont
541 m
Plage du port Vieux, Biarritz
94 m
Grande Plage, Biarritz
759 m
Le Petit Train de Biarritz
625 m
Grande plage
774 m
Côte des Basques, Biarritz
940 m
Scenic viewpoint
159 m
Rocher du Basta
423 m
Vue sur le port de Biarritz
248 m
Scenic viewpoint
58 m
Monument aux morts de Biarritz
29 m
Ancienne église anglicane Saint-Andrew de Biarritz
512 m
Scenic viewpoint
418 m
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Biarritz
484 m
Scenic viewpoint
120 m
Couvent des Dominicains de Biarritz
644 m
Hôtel La Maison Basque
743 mReviews
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