Luxury Property for Sale in Biarritz and Pau

Biarritz established itself as a popular coastal resort in the mid-19th century when Napoleon III and his wife Eugenie used to spend their summers here.  Since then it has proved popular not only with royalty but also with Europe’s rich and famous.  The wild beaches are undeniably spectacular and offer some of the best surfing in Europe.  For the lovers of golf, this is one of the best regions in Europe for playing with several highly rated and historic golf courses in and around the town.

Biarritz also offers some of the best boutique shopping in France and additionally some of the finest restaurants in the South of France. Furthermore, the seaside town boasts an enviable warm all-year-round climate. Biarritz is an area often described as ‘stylish and sophisticated yet laid-back and understated’. Pau is located in the South West of France, is the capital of the Pyrenees Atlantiques department. It is the most elegant of the towns and cities that overlook the Pyrénées from their vantage point on the high bluffs that run parallel with the mountains.  It is famous for the Boulevard des Pyrénées, a walk of three-quarters of a kilometer from the château to the Royal Beaumont Park with magnificent views of the mountains in the Pyrenees mountain range. The town is enchanting with Belle Epoque buildings, historic squares, well-preserved parks, gourmet cafes and restaurants and boutique shops lining the narrow streets, all adding to its charm.