Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A panoramic view of a historic city with a river, bridges, and a prominent cathedral.
A coastal castle overlooking turbulent sea waves, a rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.
A coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a sandy beach.
A coastal walkway leading to a rocky island with people walking.
A coastal cityscape with a wide sandy beach, a lighthouse, and a promenade lined with buildings.

Popular cities in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A coastal beach with a stone staircase leading down to the shore, overlooking the ocean and a row of buildings.
Biarritz
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Cote des Basques
  • Biarritz Lighthouse
  • Le Gare du Midi
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A beach with people sunbathing and walking along a promenade lined with buildings.
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

  • Les Flots Bleus
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A sunset over a calm lake with rock formations.
Hendaye
Known for Marinas, Wind surfing and Hills
Love windsurfing, casinos, and castles? Get away to Hendaye!

Reasons to visit

  • Hendaye Beach
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A lighthouse, waves, and surfers.
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.
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A river with colorful buildings along the banks.
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.
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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
Bidart
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Escape to Bidart! Enjoy its theme park, golf, and beaches.
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Stay near popular Pyrénées-Atlantiques attractions

A coastal road with a stone wall, a lighthouse, and a castle-like building.

Cote des Basques

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