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A landmark and symbol of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge is a rock formation in the Bay of Biscay with dramatic views and a statue of Virgin Mary on top. On one side of the Rock is the Grande Plage, the main Biarritz beach, and on the other side is the Basque Coast with the Pyrenee mountains far on the horizon. There is a footbridge that connects La Rocher to the mainland. It is difficult to say whether the view from the rock is more spectacular in good weather or during the storm. The statue of Virgin was installed on the rock in 1865 by grateful fishermen who were not able to reach the port in the storm until they saw the light on the rock, which guided them to the port.
Espl. de la Vierge, 64200 Biarritz, France, Phone: +33-5-59-22-37-10
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