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Biarritz's casino (opened August 10, 1901) and beaches make the town a notable tourist centre for Europeans. Surfing at Biarritz is of a world-class standard, and the town has a strong surfing culture. Biarritz has had a long made its fortune from the sea: originally a whaling village, in the 18th century doctors recommended that the ocean at Biarritz had therapeutic properties, inspiring patients to make a pilgrimage to the beach for cure for their ailments. As well as the not-insignificant number of high ranking surfers who have made their home in Biarritz, Karl Lagerfeld is one of the town's better known residents.

Biarritz's fame arose in 1854Events January 13 The accordion is patented by Anthony Faas. February 11 Major streets lit by coal gas for first time. February 14 Texas is linked by telegraph with the rest of the United States, when a connection between New Orleans and Marshall, Texas i when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) built a Palace on the beach (now the Hotel du Palais). The British royal family regularly took vacations in Biarritz: European royaltyA royal family is the extended family of a monarch. Generally, the head of a royal family is a king or queen regnant. The term "imperial family" more appropriately describes the extended family of an emperor or empress regnant, while the terms "ducal fami such as Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and Alfonso XIII of SpainAlfonso XIII of Spain ( May 17, 1886 February 28, 1941), King of Spain, posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, was proclaimed King at his birth. He reigned from 1886-1931. His mother, Queen Maria Christina, was appointed regent during his minority. In 19 were frequent visitors.

Biarritz is now home to:

• the Asiatica Museum, which houses a significant collection of Asian art primarily from India, Nepal, Tibet, and China.
• The Museum of the Sea, which boasts 24 aquariums containing sharks and seals
• The annual Biarritz Surf Festival on the beach at the Côte des Basques (the premier surf event in Europe)
• St-Martin's Church, constructed in the 12th century, and restored in the middle of the 16th century.
• The Russian Orthodox Church in Biarritz, constructed in the 19th century for visiting Russian aristocrats, with its famous blue dome.
• The Chapelle Imperiale built for Empress Eugenie, which has an intricately decorated roof interior, and elegant wall tiling.
• A Museum of Chocolate, which explains its history and manufacture.

Spectacular cliffs and lookouts lie to the west of the main beach.

The town lies in Basque territory, and Basque flags and symbols are prevalent throughout Biarritz.

Biarritz is easily accessible from Paris by TGV. A large and modern backpackers' hostel is near the rail line, about 30 minutes walk from the beach.

External links

• Information on the history of Casino Barrière de Biarritz (the casino at Biarritz)
• Website of Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz (including photographs)

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