Biarritz was our “home base” from where we explored the Basque autonomous region by car.
Bay of Biscaye at night
The sea lighted up - looking out from our apartment window the evening we arrived in Biarritz
Biarritz - pedestrian friendly
Early morning along a quiet street.
Here the mussel laughs (Restaurant name)
Mussels for less than 10 euros
Église Sainte-Eugénie
Neogothic, Roman-Byzantine style, dedicated to the patron saint of Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III.
Hôtel du Palais - entrance
Intricate - wrought iron gate
Hôtel du Palais
Built in 1855, once the summer residence of Eugénie di Montijo, wife of Napoleon III.
Mercado Les Halles - fresh seafood
As fresh as can be. The sign says crayfish, lobster and crab upon order.
Mercado Les Halles - a great selection of cheese
Public market - a must-visit for the food and the ambience
Mercado Les Halles- old world tomatoes
Farm fresh, outside stalls
Mercado Les Halles
An outside stall. A huge variety of farm produce. White asparagus was in season.
Mercado Les Halles - fresh oysters
From Bordeaux, freshly shucked for us and presented beautifully, 1 euro each
Mercado Les Halles - foie gras
An overload of foie gras
Colours of the Basque flag
A restaurant!
Port Vieux: Bay of Biscaye
The couple found a perfect spot to enjoy the sun and the calm sea
Place du Port Vieux
A favourite spot for those who love the sun. Clothes optional. Once a the site where whales were beached for processing.
Lighthouse at the Pointe Saint Martin
Built in 1834, 73 metres above sea level. The lighthouse was important during the whaling era.
Surfing the Bay of Biscaye
The second surfer about to take a spill