Biarritz

Miscellaneous

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

Related Topics:
Basque territory - Basque flag

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Biarritz's casino (opened August 10, 1901) and beaches make the town a notable tourist centre for Europeans.

Related Topics:
Casino - August 10 - 1901 - Tourist - Europe

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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.

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A large and modern backpackers' hostel is near the rail line, about 30 minutes walk from the beach.

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Births

Biarritz was the birthplace of:

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• Ernest Fourneau (1872-1949), chemist
• Maurice Hankey, 1st Baron Hankey (1877-1963), British civil servant
• Arnaud Massy (1877-1950), golfer
• Pauline Carton (1884-1974), theater and film actress
• Jean Borotra (1898-1994), tennis player
• André Dassary (1912-1987), operetta singer
• Léopold Eyharts (Colonel, French Air Force) (born 1957), ESA astronaut (Mission Specialist)

Twin towns

• Augusta, Georgia, United States
• Cascais, Portugal
• Ixelles, Belgium
• Zaragoza, Spain