Grande Plage area

Biarritz, France

The main beach and belle époque town centre, home to the Hotel du Palais and main promenade.

Places in Grande Plage area

• Cheri Bibi A Michelin-recognised restaurant worth an extended stay for foodies.
• Etxola Bibi Sip cocktails while watching the waves.

Practical notes for Biarritz

Best time to visit

June to September offers the warmest weather and best surf conditions, though the town's mild climate makes it pleasant much of the year.

Getting around

Biarritz's town centre and beachfront are walkable; a car is useful for exploring the wider Basque coast.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

French. English is spoken in tourism and hotels.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Biarritz continues attracting a food-forward crowd with Michelin-recognised restaurants like L'Impertinent and Cheri Bibi, part of a broader shift positioning the surf town as a legitimate culinary destination alongside its beach reputation.

Other neighborhoods in Biarritz

• Côte des Basques — A surf beach south of the centre, the heart of Biarritz's surfing culture.
• Les Halles market district — The town's market district, dense with pintxos bars and casual restaurants.

Read the full Biarritz guide