Rocher de la Vierge, Biarritz

Name: Rocher de la Vierge
Address: Biarritz, France

#15 among attractions in Biarritz

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The Virgin Rock is a natural tourist attraction in the shape of a long ship's hull, overhung by a statue of the Virgin. It is an emblematic monument of the city of Biarritz in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. From the top of this rock, you can admire the whole bay of Biarritz, its Great Beach on one side and on the other, the Basque coast up to the Pyrenees.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°29'3"N, 1°34'15"W

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Rocher de la Vierge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Asiatica, Biarritz Aquarium, Église Sainte-Eugénie, Phare de la Pointe Saint-Martin.

0.9 miSE
43°28'41"N • 1°33'19"W
Asiatica, Biarritz
23 min walk • Art museum, Museum, History museum
~810 ftE
Museum
Biarritz Aquarium, Biarritz
4 min walk • Biarritz Aquarium, also known as le Musée de la Mer, is an aquarium in Biarritz. The building, in art deco style, was opened in 1933. It went through the first renovation in 1992 to add an important collection of marine animals.
~1760 ftE
Church
Église Sainte-Eugénie, Biarritz
9 min walk • The Sainte-Eugénie church is located in Biarritz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It depends on the parish of Notre-Dame-du-Rocher that it forms jointly with the parish communities of the church of Saint Joseph, the church of Saint-Charles, the church...
1.1 miNE
Lighthouse
Phare de la Pointe Saint-Martin, Biarritz
28 min walk • The lighthouse of Biarritz is located in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, on the territory of the city of Biarritz, more precisely at the point Saint-Martin, a rocky escarpment dominating the city.
0.5 miSE
43°28'54"N • 1°33'44"W
Musée Historique Biarritz, Biarritz
13 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gare du Midi, Biarritz
19 min walk • Gare de Barritz-Ville-an old, closed railway station in Biarritz, in the Department of Atlantic Pyrenees, in the new Akwitania region, in France. The station was created to better serve the Biarritz Center. It was on a line coming from the Négresse station at a distance of about 3.5 km. It was closed on September 14, 1980.
1 miSE
Football, Church
St. Martin's Church, Biarritz
27 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a Catholic church located in Biarritz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is part of the parish Notre-Dame-du-Rocher jointly with the church Sainte-Eugénie, the church Saint-Charles, the church Saint-Joseph, the chapel ...
0.8 miE
Church
Église orthodoxe russe, Biarritz
21 min walk • Church of the care of the Mother of God and Saint. Aleksandra Nevsky - an Orthodox parish church located in Biarritz, erected in 1892. It is subject to the archbishopric of the Western European parish of the tradition of Russian...
0.8 miE
43°28'52"N • 1°33'17"W
Médiathèque, Biarritz
22 min walk • Library
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Casino Barrière de Biarritz, Biarritz
15 min walk • The municipal casino of Biarritz is a building of Art Deco style built in Biarritz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in 1929 by the architect Alfred Laulhé. Partially renovated in the 1990s, it is listed as a historical monument in 1992.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocher de la Vierge?

Nearby attractions include Biarritz Aquarium, Biarritz (4 min walk), Église Sainte-Eugénie, Biarritz (9 min walk), Musée Historique Biarritz, Biarritz (13 min walk), Casino Barrière de Biarritz, Biarritz (15 min walk).

How to get to Rocher de la Vierge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocher de la Vierge:

Bus

Biarritz Mairie - Edouard 7 • Lines: Ligne 5 (16 min walk)
Biarritz Mairie-Edouard VII • Lines: 36 (16 min walk)