200° of fabulous viewspot of the city “Atalaye” means rocky promontory in Basque. From this unique viewspot, many “Biarrots” ( people from Biarritz) were keeping an eye for the return of the fishermen’s boats. Also they could look out if walles were passing and go hunting them, because yes they were walles hunter. But not anymore since more than a century. They could also watch if ennemies were coming close, they even decide at this place if they have to raise men for kings wars, takes fishermen boats and sailors to go fighting. Now it’s only a beautiful view spot to watch Biarritz from a top point and the sea with large view on the “Rocher de la Vierge” spot, Biarritz city, and all the Atlantic Ocean.

Enlight Biarritz’s history Built in 1834, at 73 meters high above sea level, it has 248 steps. Oaks trees has been replaced by tamarisk trees. Opening informations January / February / March / April / October / November / December: Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (6:00 PM after the daylight saving time) School holidays: Every afternoon from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (6:00 PM after the summer time changeover) May / June / September: Every afternoon from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM From July 1st to August 31st: Every day from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and2:00 PM to 7:00 PMLast hours of access to the Lighthouse: 20 minutes before closing. Please contact the Tourist Office before visiting the Lighthouse because according to the weather conditions : +33 5 59 22 37 10 Scheduled reservation

A taste of history Opened in 1872 by Etienne Singher a confectioner from Saint-Moritz, it has been acquired by Jospeh Miremont in 1880. It has become famous with the kings of Europe such as King Alphonso XIII of Spain who oftened lunch there, but also H.M King Edward VII of England who also came to have teatime. You would love the ancien style and the pastries made there, go and see for yourselves !