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Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz's finest hotel in a real palace built by Napoleon III for his wife Eugenie. The luxurious interiors of the palace have remained almost intact. You can dine in the tea room or the Michelin-starred Villa Eugénie restaurant. A night at this hotel will cost about 700 euro.

Bayonne is a small town 8 kilometres from Biarritz with cosy streets. It is also the place where bullfights are still held. In addition, the largest festival in France, Fêtes de Bayonne, is held here in summer. Together, Bayonne, Biarritz, and Anglet make up the BAB agglomeration. You can get to Bayonne from Biarritz by train in 10 minutes; the ticket costs about 2 euro.

At the end of July, a festival takes place on the central streets of Bayonne near Biarritz. It includes a carnival and a music program. However, tourists can get to the city centre during this period only if they are dressed appropriately — you should wear a white shirt, white trousers or a skirt, as well as a red scarf or shawl — a kind of symbol of France.