Grande plage, Central beach along the Atlantic coast in Biarritz, France
Grande Plage extends for two kilometers with golden sand alongside the Bay of Biscay, framed by the Hotel du Palais and Rocher du Basta.
The beach transformed from Plage des Fous to Imperial Beach during the 19th century when Empress Eugenie established it as a European nobility destination point.
The Mickey Beach Club provides activities for children ages 3 to 12, maintaining the French tradition of organized beach activities for young visitors.
Visitors can rent traditional striped beach tents from the 1920s with two chairs, and free WiFi access is available throughout the beach area.
The beach maintains a smoke-free environment and features vintage-style parasols and chairs that reference its 19th-century imperial heritage.
Location: Biarritz
GPS coordinates: 43.48500,-1.55889
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:36
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.
The Atlantic beaches of New Aquitaine extend along the coast, featuring natural spaces for water sports, swimming, and leisure. These beaches alternate between fine sand, pine forests, and dunes, with varied activities at each location. Multiple swimming areas include seasonal lifeguard services and basic facilities such as showers and parking.
Hôtel du Palais
277 m
Aquarium de Biarritz
728 m
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Biarritz
527 m
Casino municipal
159 m
Biarritz Market Hall
518 m
Russian orthodox church of Biarritz
342 m
Synagogue of Biarritz
342 m
Miramar
492 m
Chapelle impériale de Biarritz
325 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Biarritz
510 m
Le Port des Pêcheurs
536 m
Église Saint-Charles de Biarritz
595 m
Hôtel Plaza
246 m
Pâtisserie Miremont
361 m
Grande Plage, Biarritz
38 m
Le Petit Train de Biarritz
218 m
Scenic viewpoint
615 m
Rocher du Basta
353 m
Vue sur le port de Biarritz
576 m
Scenic viewpoint
743 m
Ancienne église anglicane Saint-Andrew de Biarritz
476 m
Plage du Miramar, Biarritz
499 m
Scenic viewpoint
357 m
Scenic viewpoint
656 m
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Biarritz
720 m
Couvent des Dominicains de Biarritz
539 m
Gare du Midi
618 m
Hôtel La Maison Basque
167 mReviews
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