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Things to do in Biarritz

Biarritz is located in the south-west of France on the Atlantic coast and possesses numerous beaches. It has about27 000 inhabitants, Biarritz is full of history locations so it is very popular among tourist that enjoy in historic journeys.

1. Chapelle Impériale

Chapelle Impériale

Chapelle Impériale (Imperial chapel) was built in the nineteenth century. This charming chapel combines harmoniously Roman-Byzantine and Moorish style. It was dedicated to the Black Madonna Mexican Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was classified as a historical monument

3. Museum of the sea aquarium Biarritz

Museum of the sea aquarium Biarritz

The Museum of the sea aquarium Biarritz will give you a dazzling spectacle: the only hammerhead sharks live in France. In a giant pool of 1500 m3, they have thirty rays and sharks. A Caribbean lagoon and mangrove will transports you miles away from the Basque Coast. You will see the life of coral reefs: clownfish, anemones, eels ... They also have a gallery devoted to the history of fishing in the Basque Country.clownfish, anemones, eels ... They also have a gallery devoted to the history of fishing in the Basque Country.

5. Musée Asiatica

Musée Asiatica

The richness of its collection and the quality of works of collected art ranks the Asiatica Museum among the five major European museums of oriental art. The museum's collection includes more than a thousand works of art from prehistory to the present day, representing regions of India, Nepal, Tibet, and China.

2. Musée Historique

Musée Historique

Musée Historique (Historical Museum) of Biarritz is located in the original place that was the oldest Anglican Church in the Broquedis Street. It has a rich collection of varied materials (objects, photographs, paintings, video projections, etc...) which tells the story of Biarritz.

4. Eglise Orthodoxe

Eglise Orthodoxe

Eglise Orthodoxe (Ortodox Church) is located in the 8 Avenue of the Empress. It was built at the end of the nineteenth century in a Byzantine style by the architect Mr. Tisnés. It is then decorated with icons coming straight from Saint Petersburg. The Orthodox Church of Biarritz has a beautiful iconostasis.

Also, Biarritz is a great city where you can have fun and relax. That is why this is a popular place for vacations.

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