Biarritz-parme
Places of Interest: Louis XIV's house, the Infante's house, Saint Jean Baptiste church, St Pee sur Nivelle, the villages of Urrugne, Ciboure, Bayonne. Biarritz (12km) : Prestigious resort of the Pays Basque. And of course Spain, only a few miles away...
SPORT and LEISURE:
* Tennis
* Watersports
* Mountain biking
* Climbing
* White water sports
* Paragliding
* Pelote basque
* Boat trips
* Golfing...
Sea water therapy centre, casino, nightclub...
USEFUL INFORMATION:
The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday:
* Doctors and Pharmacies.
* Horse-riding centre.
* Children's beach clubs.
* Restaurants specialising in local cuisine.
** For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.5.59.26.03.16.
Crossing France from Normandy to Pays Basque is like crossing different countries meeting with extreme changes of life and scenery along the way.
* NORMANDY: Large and elegant beaches contrasting with a green countryside.
* BRITTANY: A region with its own independent history, an indented coastline with some wonderful beaches here and there...
* VENDEE: Stretching from the Isle of Noirmoutier to La Rochelle along the Atlantic coast, the Vendee area offers great beaches, extensive vinyards, imposing castles and picturesque villages.
* CHARENTE-MARITIME AND LAND: Land of gastronomic delights and fine wines, the area has large beaches, quaint villages, lakes and cities known for their glorious past.
* PAYS BASQUE: Rich in traditions and entertainment, the French Basque Country has a very artistic and cultural heritage.
Land of gourmets and culinary arts, with 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines...Be a guest to France's finest table. From the North to the South, the country takes pride in its writers & poets, its world famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums, all of which worked their magic, attracting holiday-makers from all around the globe.
France boasts some of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes which influenced and became models for paintings by impressionist and surrealist masters, arousing the curiosity of people who came to see with their own eyes what it was all about...
Whether you enjoy sports, both on land or at sea, or you have a liking for remains of the Past, or if you are simply a nature lover, France will welcome you with open arms. People from all regions, towns and villages are expecting you and may even tempt you to take up residence in a country where the living is easy.
A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
Nestling in the far south-west of France, Basque Country boasts a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Hills and forests make it a heaven for walking and cycling with a wide choice of wonderful landscapes and an unspoilt environment. It is a joy to discover its traditions and colourful festivals of all kinds: Whether a bullfight in Bayonne or a friendly fight between two neighbouring villages, no need to go further...
Biarritz is the undisputed capital of the French Basque Country, it is also a smashing seaside resort with large beach areas and a meeting place for surfers around the world. Its beautiful rocky coastline and its casino are two other outstanding features.
The area is renowned for its cuisine : Bayonne ham, "Ttoro" (local fish dish), "Piperade" (spicy hot mix of olive oil, garlic, onion, eggs and tomatos)...
