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Biarritz Basque

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On the southern coast of France, there is an idyllic town that has hosted such luminary visitors as Napoléon III and Coco Chanel—yet it’s also a surfer’s paradise. This captivating anomaly is none other than Biarritz. Imagine breathtaking landscapes, a rich cultural tapestry, and the aroma of traditional Basque cuisine lingering in the air. This holiday hot spot, perfectly poised along the Atlantic coast, is your gateway to the villages of Basque Country, treasures like Guéthary, Anglet, Bidart, and Arcangues.

Biarritz exudes an old-world charm, intimately felt on the pelota courts in town and experienced while weaving among the moored wooden fishing boats in Guéthary. Craftsmanship is a time-honored tradition in this region—valuing the handmade process of making makilas and championing the century-old linen producers. Readers might initially come for the waves in Biarritz Basque, but they will stay for the soul.

  • Harcover
  • 288 pages
  • Over 200 illustrations
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph F. ★★★★★

The chapter on the town's mix of royal history and surf culture really captured that unique contrast. I've been reading a few pages each night, and it makes me want to book a trip immediately.

Michael ★★★★★

Didn't expect a travel book to spend so much time on surfing, but the sections on the swells and the town's dual personality were my favorite part. Napoléon III and Chanel sharing pages with wave talk is exactly the kind of odd mix that made this fun.

Evelyn ★★★★★

The chapters on the surf scene and the old belle-époque hotels sit side by side without feeling stitched together, which is exactly the contrast that made me buy it. I read the whole thing before my trip and it held up on the ground.