Biarritz, France lies on the Atlantic coast facing the Bay of Biscay near the Spanish border. It is a luxurious seaside town popular with tourists and surfers for its beautiful beaches, including Grande Plage, the main beach. Notable landmarks include the Casino Bellevue, Casino Barrière de Biarritz, Javalquinto Castle housing the tourist office, and Hôtel du Palais, formerly the summer home of Empress Eugenie.