Biarritz

Biarritz (UK: , US: , French:, Basque:; also spelled Miarritze; Occitan: Biàrritz) is a city on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrénées-Atlantiquesdepartment in the French Basque Country in southwestern France. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the border with Spain. It is a luxurious seaside tourist destination known for the Hôtel du Palais (originally built for the Empress Eugéniec. 1855), its seafront casinos, and its surfing culture.