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Nevertheless what means the flags on the seaside ?
Warnings on seashore You might have seen them, and asking your self “okay, however what all these coloured flags means?”. Properly, we’re going to allow you to, as a result of it would prevent life ! Swimming within the sea is not the identical as a pool, and since our nice nation has changing into highly regarded, too many many individuals are swimming and doing nautical actions that may be dangereous to others in some areas. Do not forget that the ocean continues to be mom Nature, and that’s extremely harmful in some methods. Browsing individuals, bodyboarding individuals and swimming individuals are cohabitating collectively. Typically you simply have to recollect that you may’t surf in all places at anytime. Instance on this footage on the Côte des Basques seashore. Surf individuals would not know the best way to get away safely as a result of they did not observe different native sufing individuals whom is aware of the best way to nonetheless surf in these situations. Respect the native guidelines ! Earlier than happening a water spot, all the time watch jiffy and ask your self if you are able to do it. Take your time, and do not put different […]

Around the World the Basque Country and Orson Welles (1955)
In 1955, Orson Welles was commissioned for a series of 26 documentaries. Only 6 will see the light of day, one of which was shot in the French Basque Country.

Le Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz
Napoleon III decided to built it, and the Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz started to be used has a dike. Now it’s a beautiful seesight and point of view for tourism

Biarritz 1910 by the International Herald Tribune
Take a little look at the tribune made by the International Herald Tribune in 1910. IHT tribune written in 1910 And in bonus few images of Biarritz in 1910

Obligatory masks wearing in Biarritz and closed beaches
New mayor MAIDER AROSTEGUY has put new rules against the spreading of the virus COVID-19 for the city of Biarritz.

Biarritz sunset is like California
It’s true, here in Biarritz we are like California! We don’t live in the same country but have the same love of the beach. It’s our way of life.
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Nevertheless what means the flags on the seaside ?
Warnings on seashore You might have seen them, and asking your self “okay, however what all these coloured flags means?”. Properly, we’re going to allow you to, as a result of it would prevent life ! Swimming within the sea is not the identical as a pool, and since our nice nation has changing into highly regarded, too many many individuals are swimming and doing nautical actions that may be dangereous to others in some areas. Do not forget that the ocean continues to be mom Nature, and that’s extremely harmful in some methods. Browsing individuals, bodyboarding individuals and swimming individuals are cohabitating collectively. Typically you simply have to recollect that you may’t surf in all places at anytime. Instance on this footage on the Côte des Basques seashore. Surf individuals would not know the best way to get away safely as a result of they did not observe different native sufing individuals whom is aware of the best way to nonetheless surf in these situations. Respect the native guidelines ! Earlier than happening a water spot, all the time watch jiffy and ask your self if you are able to do it. Take your time, and do not put different […]

Around the World the Basque Country and Orson Welles (1955)
In 1955, Orson Welles was commissioned for a series of 26 documentaries. Only 6 will see the light of day, one of which was shot in the French Basque Country.

Le Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz
Napoleon III decided to built it, and the Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz started to be used has a dike. Now it’s a beautiful seesight and point of view for tourism

Biarritz 1910 by the International Herald Tribune
Take a little look at the tribune made by the International Herald Tribune in 1910. IHT tribune written in 1910 And in bonus few images of Biarritz in 1910

Obligatory masks wearing in Biarritz and closed beaches
New mayor MAIDER AROSTEGUY has put new rules against the spreading of the virus COVID-19 for the city of Biarritz.

Biarritz sunset is like California
It’s true, here in Biarritz we are like California! We don’t live in the same country but have the same love of the beach. It’s our way of life.

Biarritz from drone during quarantine lockdown
Watch the amazing empty Biarritz city from the sky ! Watch those beautiful images from the drone.

Basque cities celebrations
Many Basque cities have celebrations during the year. The often celebrates their Saints or for others, old battle victories. But it’s different than a historical commemoration, and much more like days to have fun, drink beers, eat basque foods, and dance. Let’s have a small look on 2 towns, Irun and Donostia San Sebastian

Hô Chi Minh in Biarritz 1946
From the 12th of june to the 27th, Hô Chi Minh, the separatist leader of North Indochina made a plane stop in Biarritz.

Biarritz prepares for G7
French President Macron announced it during the last Canada G7 summit in 2019, the coastal seatown of Biarritz will host the next G7. During 4 days, Biarritz will be the center of the world, but it also will be the biggest bunker city in the world.

Celests lanterns in Biarritz
Like many years now, Biarritz is making around the end of the year and the beginning of the new year a tradition imported from Asia : the lanterns.

Oldarra, a Basque’s men choir – July 2017
One of the most famous polyphonic Basque choirs. Known and recognized all over the world, this choir of men sings in Basque to the delight of all. Powerful, light, sensitive, hard, their tones and timbre resound in churches and concert halls. If you want to know more about them, here is a french interview about where they come from and their story ! (only in french sorry). Oldarra links : Facebook Website

Biarritz Surf Gang, the movie/documentary
In the 1980’s, Biarritz wasn’t the spot only known for surfing, it had many other different faces. Only few were able to surf and they were locals. Some were pacifists, others were more brutal on strangers whom wanted to take their spot ! It was sex, drugs, all night long parties, rock and roll and of course, surfing on virgin spots… A real story about a real surf gang A story about the french surf made by old 8mm movies that has been found and that reveal the story of those years in this gang. Made by Pierre Denoyel and Nathan Current two surfers from Biarritz, enter in a universe where all was about keeping their spot and way of life in this french town. The movie will be released on the 30rd of June on the french application Studio+ (link). More : Biarritz surf gang

The surf economy in Biarritz and around
This is an extract of the national french news TV FRANCE 2 which talks about Biarritz and the surf economy. It’s in french.

From Spain to France, that’s Basque Country
From San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Spain) to Guethary (France), have a closer look on what is the Basque country around some culture, geography and history. To see the traduction of the description’s documentary, just click on the button below : Basque country by Cap Sud-Ouest More details : France3

How amazing is Basque Country
Watch this beautiful video where you can see our magnificient Basque Country. Video made by Atlantic Drones, watch the link below the video : Made by Atlantic Drones.

“Hôtel du Palais” in Biarritz one of the world’s most beautiful beachfront hotel
According to CNN’s last article, the famous Biarritz’s hotel named “Hôtel du Palais” is one of the “21 of the world’s most beautiful beachfront hotels“

Biarritz will host 2017 ISA World Surfing Games
International Surfing Association (ISA) choose Biarritz The city has indeed been choosen to host the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. This announce brings the competition to Europe for the first time since 2008 ! The decision was held in Costa da Caparica, in Portugal. In May 2017, the 30th world’s best national surfing teams will come to compete for gold medals and first places. In fact it will not only be in Biarritz, but also in Bidart and Anglet, two others cities well known for their surfing spots. This event has already been organised in the Basque and Landes country : 1980 for Biarritz and 1992 for Lacanau. The news has made everyone happy because Biarritz is known as the birthplace of the European surf. Championnat du monde de surf en 2017 aura lieu à …Biarritz 🇫🇷. La France accueille les grands événements @SurfingFrance @Paris2024 — Thierry Braillard (@Th_Braillard) 19 septembre 2016 In 1957 an american scriptwriter, Peter Viertel brings a surf in the city of Biarritz and give it to young men of the city that will become : “the tontons surfeurs”. But, that’s another story … Sources : International Surfing Association Video by MOOSMEDIA Video by Zuma Production

A Basque jam sacred at the World delicatessen Epicure’s contest
Urre Gorria sacred best jam 2016 at the World delicatessen Epicure’s contest The third edition of the world finest delicatessen products choose a Basque jam as a finest one for 2016. Organized in Paris at Palais Royal place, a lot of candidates where presents on many different categories from the appetizers to cafes , through condiments, biscuits , spice mixes and other vinegars … But it’s a local enterprise from Bayonne (city near Biarritz) who won the contest with a jam made with wild apple and patxaran (see the image below). Their work has been recognized toward a jury made by food critics, chefs and grocers purposes. What has been scurtinized by the jury is the eating quality, the appearance of the product, but also its manufacturing process, its originality and its packaging. If you want to try this jam gold prize 2016 you can buy it here : URRE GORRIA

Chanel and Biarritz, beginning 101 years in the past
Gabrielle Chanel discovers Biarritz She already made her identify with fortunates folks, notably in Deauville. However with the battle coming, wealthy folks and celebrities are escaping from west coast of Normandie and town of Paris. Coco, discovers Biarritz due to right here love Arthur Boy Capel. Biarritz is already a well-known vacation spot for sea swimming, the famend society life at the Hôtel du Palais and cabarets. And Spain is a impartial nation and actually shut, so it is a safety place for everybody. The primary Chanel trend home It is in 1915, in Biarritz, that Chanel opens her third store and that is the place the place the primary Chanel trend home opened. Following her personal inspiration, she decides to shortens skirts and removes the dimensions. Like Paul Poiret who suppressed the corset in 1906, she frees the physique of the girl. Her outlets advantages of shoppers all through the elegant society that has collapsed through the battle on this secure resort of Biarritz metropolis. She decides to open her first store within the venter of town of Biarritz. The workshops are put in within the Villa Larralde, road Gardères, simply behind. They may employed 60 small basque palms, a few of them will […]

The pintxo a famous small basque sandwich
The pintxo (literally “thorn” or “spike”) is a small snack Typicaly eaten in bars, it’s a tradition from the northern of Spain and very popular in the Basque Country and Navarre. Usually eaten in bars or taverns it’s really a local culture. Their other name is “tapas”, but what make they different, it’s because they are spiked with a toothpick to a piece of bread (most of the time). You can have many pintxos with many differents ingredients (ex : meat, seafood, fish, vegetables, etc). Pintxos can be very sophisticated and very elaborate. They are served in individual portions and always ordered and paid for independently from the drinks. See the video below : Source : TF1

Makila a symbol of the Basque country
Makila or makhila is strictly speaking the traditional Basque walking stick In reality it is much more than this: it is a century-old badge of honor in villages across the Basque Country, a must have accessory of the master of the Basque house, a walking help in a region with a rugged terrain and, maybe most importantly, a…weapon. With the occasion of the “European Arts and Crafts Days” held this year at the beginning of April I visited the only makila makers of the Basque Country, whose workshop -“Ainciant Bergara”- situated in the village of Larressore, is distinguished with the label “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)” (“Living Heritage Company”). In size of the workshop Ainciant- Bergara family has been making makilas for six generation is tiny, a two room place, but what is even more surprising is that their makilas are known in the whole world having been offered to luminaries like Ronald Regan, Duke of Edinburgh, former French president Francois Mitterand, Pope John-Paul II and actress Natalie Portman on her wedding to Benjamin Millepied. Nicole Bergara, our host, was gracious to share with us many aspects of the makila making process but stressed that the family keeps the ancient […]
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Beautiful point of view of Biarritz ! If you want to know more go to read this article : Rocher de la Vierge Napoleon III decided to built it, and the Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz started to be used has a dike. Now it’s a beautiful seesight and point of view for tourism
Monsieur Txokola started in Bayonne, one of the oldest place where chocolate were imported and worked in Europe ! Monsieur Txokola is one of the rarest chocolate maker in France whom is working directly from the bean ! The two chocolate masters Ronan Lagadec et Cyril Pouil.
La Côte des Basques – beach
The first surf spot of France in history, surfed by the famous "tontons surfeurs"The famous beach called “Côte des Basques”, which is famous for it surf spots. It’s also the first surf spot of France and entrance of the surf in Europe, ride by the famous “Tontons surfeurs”. When the tide is high, you can’t stand on the beach, but at low tide, the spot is perfect to take sun bath, to walk along and just breath. Have a look on the live webcam : click here