10BIARRITZ

One of the most underrated destinations in France is the coastal city of Biarritz in the Basque Country. Located on the Atlantic Coast not far from the Spanish border, in centuries past Biarritz was a spa town and glam coastal resort popular with the country’s elite for its beaches and casinos.

Though it went through a neglected phase in the 20th century, Biarritz is having a hipster revival – these days it’s one of Europe’s best beach cities and surf destinations.

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