Title: French Basque Country Travel Guide: Best of French Basque Country, France Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# French Basque Country Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Grand Beach showing rocky coastline and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065483/167c256c-23f9-43e3-b931-408d7e538300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Grand Beach showing rocky coastline and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065483/167c256c-23f9-43e3-b931-408d7e538300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Biarritz showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/586/d9a56608-7844-496e-9746-1899aef4d6fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aquitaine showing a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349688/1b463dfb-1d68-4530-8afe-f22ff16c73d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aquitaine showing outdoor eating and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065483/1c0f6049-6d71-4fa4-9b16-5d9ef5138137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit French Basque Country

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in French Basque Country

![Old Harbor which includes a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214045/af2fbaa9-73b4-4f08-8a3c-c04e3a98365c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Biarritz City Centre

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

 Biarritz City Centre is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Casino Barriere or Biarritz City Hall. 

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### Iraty

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

 While there might not be top attractions in Iraty, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lac Marion and Lake of Mouriscot. 

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- Top hotels in French Basque Country
- Top Holiday Rentals in French Basque Country

![Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14932400/14932358/936591bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz

10 Allee Du Cadran Anglet 

£60

25 Feb - 26 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Anglet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (507 reviews)

Internet was OK and the breakfast was was nice.

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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![Grand Tonic Hotel & SPA NUXE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565400/565322/ebbd07d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grand Tonic Hotel & SPA NUXE

58 Avenue Edouard VII Biarritz Pyrenees-Atlantiques

£91

1 Feb - 2 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)

Très bien

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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![Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517100/517037/ef2e1c5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz

11 avenue Edouard VII Biarritz Pyrenees-Atlantiques

£98

9 Feb - 10 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (978 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

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Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz

24 Av. de la Milady Biarritz Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Stay at this aparthotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thalmar and Marbella Beach are located ...

7.6/10 Good! (211 reviews)

Clean room, well positioned in Biarritz

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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![Pierre & Vacances Résidence Eguzki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/975700/975620/1f8ca937_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pierre & Vacances Résidence Eguzki

13 Avenue André Ithurralde Saint-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Stay at this family-friendly residence in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St-Jean-de-Luz ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)

Room was lovely Receptionist very helpful

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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![Résidence Vacances Bleues Le Grand Large](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2530200/2530191/91fcfacc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Résidence Vacances Bleues Le Grand Large

1 Rue Dalbarade Biarritz Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Stay at this residence in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (809 reviews)

Our efficiency suite had a small kitchen and a fabulous balcony overlooking the ocean. Unforgettable. Front desk staff were delightful and very helpful. Parking was appreciated, as we walked everywhere. Thoroughly enjoyed renting e-bikes 2 blocks away and exploring the city, lighthouse, beaches, ...

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Cote des Basques which includes rocky coastline and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065497/78ee8f84-7947-4e70-ac46-952abbfd379e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cote des Basques

Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cote-Des-Basques-Biarritz.d6065497.Attraction)

![Biarritz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214036/9f3a2fe9-c2c2-4785-9308-a06146df0ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Le Gare du Midi

You can get tickets for a performance at Le Gare du Midi during your stay in Biarritz. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Gare-Du-Midi-Biarritz-City-Centre.d6214036.Attraction)

![Grand Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065483/3539ea6a-28dd-4840-8746-c42054b85738.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Grand Beach

Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks.

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![Biarritz Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065489/58626a9c-1b63-4153-9be2-6173c314aa03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Biarritz Lighthouse

Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy panoramic views of Biarritz and the magnificent Basque coastline.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Biarritz-Lighthouse-Biarritz.d6065489.Attraction)

![Aquitaine featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156218/495494f1-73da-4e6d-8045-e31b764a2082.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Marbella Beach

This rugged and scenic beach on the Basque coast is popular with surfers and a great place to escape the crowds of Biarritz.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Beach-France.d6156218.Attraction)

![Sea Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065485/7eb1d06b-0299-4e8c-88cb-6ff805dc0b8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Biarritz Aquarium

Get up-close to an array of sharks, watch animals being fed and learn about Biarritz’s whaling history at this museum and aquarium.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Biarritz-Aquarium-Biarritz-City-Centre.d6065485.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Bay in San Sebastian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/454912/2e13021c-73d3-425e-a38e-84c4f116a4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

£61

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-sebastian-biarritz-full-day-tour.a454912.activity-details)

![Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1001603/b5f66856-95be-4009-8df8-a7df7510e18c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

£22

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bilbao-historical-small-group-tour.a1001603.activity-details)

![Aerial view of a church in Spain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/195223/4fc5e76a-54c9-4426-bcac-caedf474e511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

£65

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-basque-country-full-day-tour.a195223.activity-details)

![Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1001612/f2c545d9-ac9a-41df-a918-2bdedd28f874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

£22

per adult

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![Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4535443/86bdb95b-d836-467f-934e-8fd9333f98af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

£14

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bilbao-san-mames-museum-and-stadium-tour.a4535443.activity-details)

![San Juan de Gaztelugatxe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1157544/2bf9d57d-3fc0-4b24-8a7d-afcd336ef57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika

£61

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-route-san-juan-de-gaztelugatze.a1157544.activity-details)

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## Cities near French Basque Country

![Biarritz featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/586/9ce950d5-dcd5-4cf8-96a9-65622df9d58d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Biarritz

![France showing a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4337/86893d0b-bca1-4e5f-b7f6-f379ab85804e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Anglet

![Panorama of Bayonne with bridge Pont du Genie across the Nive river on the front view, Aquitaine, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4744/f883ca07-0974-4fe3-8803-cfb19e0e9c01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bayonne

![Saint-Jean-de-Luz showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5536/4715d5b8-18b9-4ad6-87ff-67f70f19a9b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Saint-Jean-de-Luz

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