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

Église Sainte-Eugénie
Neogothic, Roman-Byzantine style, dedicated to the patron saint of Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III.

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 - fresh oysters
From Bordeaux, freshly shucked for us and presented beautifully, 1 euro each

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.