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Eglise St. Martin
One of the oldest buildings
here, built in the 1100s. Built in the days when Biarritz was a
prosperous center for the whaling industry.
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Place Ste. Eugenie
A popular public square
with many restaurants lining the sides offers an ideal meeting spot. The
Port des Pecheurs, or fisherman’s port, lies next to the Place and
offers some excellent seafood dining.
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Hotel du Palais
Built at the request of
Empress Eugenie of France, the Hotel is a landmark of Biarrtiz, and has
been patronized by royalty and nobility from around Europe. It is
located on the Grande Plage, the town’s main promenade.
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Sea Museum
Over 150 species of fish and other
wildlife from the Bay of Biscay and other seas.
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Asiatica Museum
A museum featuring the culture
of the crossroads region of India, Nepal, Tibet and China. It has
already been recognized as one of the top museums of oriental culture in
Europe today.
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Historical Museum of Biarritz
Chronicles the
fishing port roots to its turn as a resort for Kings and other wealthy
personages.
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Chocolate Museum
Biarritz has one too - a
chocolate museum! Art and history of chocolate on display to inform
visitors all about one of the most widely desired comfort foods in the
world.
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