Why Biarritz Should Be Your Next Summer Escape
La Grande Plage, Biarritz, France
If you’re looking for somewhere chic but not overdone - a place with beaches, good food, and a little bit of French charm without the Riviera crowds; Biarritz is it.
I stayed here this summer and fell in love with how royal architecture meets surf-town, and surprisingly great food. It’s elegant, but you can still walk around in a swimsuit and sandals and feel like you belong.
Here’s what I recommend from my own trip:
Where We Stayed: Hôtel La Suite
We booked the two-bedroom ocean view suite at Hôtel La Suite, and it was perfect. The rooms were bright and modern, with big windows looking right out at the water.
It felt kind of like a chic little apartment more than a hotel. Nice and clean, plenty of space, and surprisingly decently priced for the location (€953 for 2 nights in a room that sleeps 6, that’s €80/person/night). You can walk everywhere from here, and waking up to the view made it feel special without being stuffy.
If you want something more formal and iconic, the Hôtel du Palais is the famous choice. An old royal palace turned hotel right on the beach, but La Suite fit our vibe better.
Where to Eat & Drink
Eden Rock Café
This was hands-down my favorite spot for drinks and a light meal. It’s right on the water, with incredible views of the cliffs and the sunset. The vibe is casual but buzzy, and the food is perfect for sharing. We ordered charcuterie, chicken fingers, and cocktails and just talked for a while.
Yeüz Slice
If you’re craving something super easy and satisfying after a beach day, Yeüz Slice serves giant pizzas, a 7 min walk from the Grande Plage. The staff were super friendly and the pizza was ginormous! Really good.
What to Do
The days in Biarritz are pretty slow, but so beautiful.
Spend the day at Grande Plage (the main beach) or explore the smaller coves like Plage de Port Vieux.
The market at Les Halles and pick up fresh bread, cheese, and fruit.
Take a walk out to the Rocher de la Vierge at sunset
Try a surf lesson!
Why I’d Go Back
Biarritz has that rare mix of elegance and ease. You can drink rosé in the sun, eat pizza with sandy feet, and then watch the sunset from a grand hotel terrace all in the same day.
If you want help planning your trip — and making sure you book the best spots with perks where possible — I’d love to help.
📩 Contact me here and I can share more details about where we stayed, what we loved, and how to do it right.
About Jack
Jack Logan, Travel Agent
Jack is a well-travelled student Connecticut who booked his first flight when he was 13. At Cornell University's Nolan School, he specializes in hotel development and real estate. With a proven track record of generating $110,000 in bookings as a travel agent, he combines a deep understanding of real estate and guest experience to drive innovative and impactful projects in the hospitality industry.
