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Short Breaks in Biarritz

Short breaks in Biarritz from City Breaks Direct include Biarritz cheap flights and accommodation in Biarritz, France. Hotels on all our city breaks are to the highest standard and offer a relaxing break, so guests can enjoy their getaway in luxurious accommodation.

Biarritz is located in the south of France and was once a holiday resort to royalty. Short breaks in Biarritz offer a rich aristocratic history, as the city was a favourite holiday resort of the Empress Eugenie in the 19th century. Today visitors can stay in the Palace she built on the beach, which is now the sophisticated Hotel du Palais, and offers the Eugenie les Bains natural springs. The resort also boasts visits from famous historical figures, such as Queen Victoria, Edward VI, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson and some of the Russian nobility, prior to the revolution.

Short breaks in Biarritz are now more affordable and the resort is home to a vibrant town and beautiful beaches, with a rich history and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Cultural activities include several unique museums, many art galleries and historical architecture to explore. Surfing is another popular activity on the Basque Coast and there are also many impressive golf courses. As heritage from its once high society days, short breaks in Biarritz also offer many spa and health activities and activities such as horse riding, tennis and squash.

Short breaks in Biarritz, France hotels offer excellent dining opportunities and if the gourmet hotel cuisine is not to your taste, Biarritz offers and excellent choice in restaurants, brassieres and cafes. From formal dining to authentic Basque food, visitors always eat well on a short break in Biarritz. Biarritz is also home a flamboyant nightlife, with an array of lively bars, casinos and nightclubs offering entertainment until the early hours.

Book a Biarritz cheap flight today and stay in one of the luxurious Biarritz France hotels on a short break in Biarritz and you too can feel like royalty in the South of France.



 

 


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Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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