Pyrénées-Atlantiques Travel Guide

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Aquashot
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Aquashot
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Aquashot
Biarritz showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Popular cities in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Biarritz featuring a beach
Biarritz
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Biarritz combines the architectural charm of a 1900s seaside town, the energy of abundant Atlantic waves and colourful arts and crafts.

Reasons to visit

  • Cote des Basques
  • Biarritz Lighthouse
  • Biarritz Aquarium
Saint-Jean-de-Luz showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Known for Small town, Recreation and Marinas
With its lively fishing port and traditional half-timbered houses, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a beautiful place to stop on the French Basque coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  • Les Flots Bleus
Bayonne
Bayonne
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Cheese
Just a few miles from the busy tourist city of Biarritz, the French Basque Country’s beautifully preserved capital offers an authentic taste of Basque culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of Bayonne
Laruns
Laruns
Known for Natural parks, Skiing and Adventure
Get away to Laruns! Enjoy the parks, skiing and adventure.

Reasons to visit

  • Pic du Midi d'Ossau
Pau
Pau
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Architecture
Visit this city of superb artwork and magnificent architecture set against a breathtaking alpine backdrop.
France showing a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and landscape views
Anglet
Known for Golf, Swimming and Spas
Embark on a forest adventure, spend fun-filled days on a beach and experience Basque cuisine at this town in southwest France.