26/05/2026
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz: Where Emperors Once Summered
Late May marks the Atlantic coast season opening - Biarritz's legendary palace awakens for summer on Europe's most dramatic coastline.
🌊 Directly on Grande Plage - Atlantic waves meeting Belle Époque grandeur
🏛️ Built as Empress Eugénie's summer palace in 1854 - imperial heritage 🏊 Seawater pool overlooking the ocean - Atlantic meets luxury
🍽️ Michelin-starred Villa Eugénie restaurant - Basque gastronomy elevated
⛳ Golf, surfing, thalassotherapy - complete Atlantic experience
✨ Hôtel du Palais Biarritz - Hôtel du Palais
Napoleon III's gift to Empress Eugénie, now Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Where 19th-century imperial grandeur meets contemporary luxury on the Basque coast. 142 rooms and suites with ocean or city views, direct beach access, and that rare combination: historic palace authenticity with modern comfort.
Beyond the palace: Basque culture and cuisine. World-class surfing beaches. Saint-Jean-de-Luz charm. Spanish Basque Country proximity. Atlantic coast beauty.
Where European royalty has retreated for 170 years - Biarritz's most prestigious address opens for summer.
Ready to experience Biarritz's legendary palace?