Best Biarritz holiday apartments

If you’re dreaming of an exciting beach holiday in France, you shouldn’t just look at the Mediterranean coast. Meanwhile the price level on the French Riviera is very high and you can enjoy sun and sea on the west French Atlantic coast much more relaxed. An apartment in Biarritz or a private holiday apartment in Capbreton is a cheap alternative to an accommodation in St. Tropez or in Nice for a simple accommodation would have to pay. So use your next holiday to learn to love the varied landscape of the coastal strip between San Sebastian and Soulac-sur-Mer.

Apartments in Biarritz in Belle Epoque houses

Biarritz has an eventful history. In the Middle Ages, the town on the Bay of Biscay was known as a whaling port, but when the whales were exterminated in the large bay, the village fell into a twilight sleep until the middle of the 19th century, when Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III, fell in love with the town and had a residence built on the enchanting coast. Aristocrats and wealthy people from Paris followed her and it was considered chic to have private accommodation in Biarritz. The Belle Epoque was a glorious time for Biarritz and even today you will discover beautiful houses from that time while walking through the streets. With a bit of luck you will find a charming apartment in Biarritz in the hilly old town, in one of the magnificent old villas. You prefer a modern ambience? Have a look at our offers, you will surely discover a holiday accommodation according to your taste!

A private apartment in Biarritz: enjoy the summer on the coast

Today Biarritz is more relaxed than it was in the 19th century, which is why the small town has a good reputation among those seeking relaxation, who prefer to spend their summer holidays on the coast. Biarritz is developing into a true Mecca for surfers. Young people from all over Europe come here to learn the secrets of surfing. The world’s surfing elite are also often gathered here in “California of Europe”. Most rent private accommodation in Biarritz and spend every free minute in the water. In the evenings, the international public meets in the well-attended bars, restaurants or the legendary casino of Biarritz.

A tour along the French West Coast

A trip along the Atlantic coast is interesting and varied. You could start your tour for example at the Basque coast in Spain. A private holiday apartment in San Sebastian is the ideal starting point to discover the Basque city, famous for its excellent cuisine. We continue towards France, where instead of couchsurfing in Biarritz, you should opt for private accommodation. This will allow you to move freely in your holiday home during your beach holiday and still have contact with the locals. By car you can quickly head north. Everywhere beautiful beaches and idyllic fishing villages lure you to stay. For another, longer stay it is worthwhile to rent a private holiday apartment in Soulac-sur-Mer. This is the name of the northernmost seaside resort on the Aquitaine coast, which is also very popular with bathers and has famous sights.