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Biarritz is an elegant, historic coastal town on France’s Basque coast in the Bay of Biscay. Starting as a small fishing village, in the 1800 Biarritz became a popular resort for European royalty. Today it is a popular tourist destination, famous for its wonderful beaches, Gaelic charm and superb Basque food. Biarritz is also famous as a surfing destination and has a number of surfing schools. The Biarritz landmark the Rocher de la Vierge, a rocky outcrop with a statue of the Virgin Mary. The best place to learn about the history of Biarritz is The Biarritz Historical Museum. The Aquarium of Biarritz showcases species that live in the Bay of Biscay and in other places along the Gulf Stream.
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