Love for the sport is another feature of the local people. Taking care of their own health is among their main concerns. The city is called the European capital of surfing not without reason. And in the mornings, here you can meet a lot of jogging people. Another feature of the locals is a high level of responsibility. A resident of Biarritz never mouths empty words, tries to avoid conflicts, and always fulfills …
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A favourite place for walking among the guests of the resort is the coastline, next to which there are popular hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. At the end of the coastline there is an outstanding architectural monument - Villa Belza, which was built in the late 19th century. The history of this luxury villa is full of interesting events, originally it housed private apartments. After that, the villa …
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Those who appreciate relaxing in a picturesque area will also have a chance to stay in an elite resort hotel - Résidence Mer et Golf Eugénie offering its 4-star services. The hotel is located in a private garden occupying an area of 2 hectares. Its vast private area accommodates a variety of sports grounds, including a mini-golf course and several tennis courts. Despite its high status, the hotel has a very easy …
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With children of school age, as part of the cultural program, you can look into the local history museum, Musee Historique de Biarritz. The variety of exhibits presented here is striking. Old clothes, unique books, black and white photographs, paintings and sculptures, are just some of the antiques that can be seen in the museum. The museum is located in the restored building of a former church and is distinguished …
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A great example of the modern style and luxury is Mercure Le Président Biarritz Centre. Its rooms are dominated by white and cherry shades, and accessories made of noble woods make the setting even more aristocratic. Each room has a huge window, through which it is convenient to enjoy the panoramic view of the coast. The hotel public areas' design is also very elegant and refined, it is complemented by built-in …
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Another attractive place for admirers of elite shopping is Natacha multi-brand store. It has Dior and Prada pavilions and a large Hugo Boss boutique. In this store, you can get not only new clothes and shoes but also stylish brand accessories, as well as cosmetics and perfumes. Budget travelers should visit the neighborhood of Biarritz, where a popular BAB2 outlet is located. All-year-round quality items of …
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France - moving around the country
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In France, buses are considered to be an excellent means of transportation, not only for intercity travel, but also for intra-city travel. In large cities, you will find almost at every stop a timetable which indicates the time of departure of the train you are boarding as well as other departed trains. Prices for trips vary based on the destination and season. It should be noted that in different regions there are separate transport network of buses or trams, with each having its own unique pricing system. You can buy tickets from the driver or in the newspaper kiosks. Please note that in the capital of France you can move about by using underground trains. The Metropolitan has 17 main branches that connect all areas of Paris, as well as 5 suburban branches that go beyond the capital.
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Nature and parks of France
Between Grenoble, Briancon and Gap is the national park of Ecrins, in the territory of which there are at once 3 four-thousandths - Barre-des-Ecrins, Dome de Neige des Ecrins and Peak Lorik. The area of the park is occupied by pine and oak forests, alpine meadows; glaciers are located on the hills. There are more than 30 trails laid in the park which are in excellent condition. On the island of Corsica is the Kalanka National Park. It is a deep valley filled with the sea. The valley is surrounded by orange and pink rocks, which spectacularly rise above the sea line at an altitude of about 300 meters. The rocks were heavily eroded, and therefore took quite original and unusual forms. This unique and incredibly beautiful landscape is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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