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EPIC EDIBLESBiarritz’s 6 Most-Loved Foods

France is renowned for its culinary achievements, and Biarritz is no exception to the rule. From its lively market to its fresh seafood restaurants, Biarritz is a true delight for anyone who loves to eat.

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Yes, you could always make a second trip to Biarritz (highly recommended). But for the tourist who is short on time and keen to sample some of the area’s most-loved foods, we’ve created this brief guide to Biarritz’s culinary highlights.

In the following pages, we’ll give you insider tips on what to eat and where to eat it. You’ll also meet our top six favorite market vendors, restaurateurs, bakers, and more. It’s time to grab a glass of wine and have a taste of Biarritz’s most epic edibles.

Enjoy!

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BIarrItz: An Up-and-Coming Foodie DestinationFrance is renowned for its culinary achievements, and Biarritz is no exception to the rule. the city sits on the Bay of Biscay, giving it access to some of the freshest seafood in the country.

Biarritz is also located in the heart of Basque country, only 30 minutes away from San Sebastian, in an area that has received much attention in recent years for its elegant regional cuisine.

With so many elements in its favor, it’s no surprise that Biarritz is a true delight for anyone who loves to eat.

But Where to Start?!Everyone who visits Biarritz faces the same problem: there are simply too many restaurants, cafes, markets, and bakeries to choose from.

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EPIC EDIBLE #1

Fresh Oysters from L’écaillerie and La Cabane à Huîtres1

Brothers Marc and Jean Nopal began L’écaillerie in the Biarritz Market or Les Halles when they were just 18 and 20 years old. Today, L’écaillerie is famous for its huîtres, or oysters, which are sourced from the Arcachon Basin, the oyster capital of France.

La Cabane à Huître—which means “the oysters’ chant”—is the Nopal brothers’ up-and-coming eatery just down the street. It’s another venue for showcasing the simple beauty of fresh, local seafood. Here, the oysters are the stars—just as they are in the market stall—but you’re sure to love every other delectable dish served.

Where to Find It: Market Stall (mornings)Halles Centrales64200 Biarritz+33 05 59 24 06 72

restaurant (afternoons)62 rue Gambetta64200 Biarritz+33 05 59 54 79 65

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Where to Find It: Market Stall (mornings)Halles de Biarritz64200 Biarritz

Shop (afternoons)47 rue Gambetta64200 Biarritz+33 535 465 446

If you’re looking for the comfort of an american-style bakery, the Milwaukee Café is the place to be. Owned and operated by Wendi and Emily Abeberry, the Milwaukee Café boasts homemade muffins, cookies, cheesecake, and more. While everything at the Milwaukee Café is incredible, the carrot cake in particular garnishes rave reviews as “the best ever.”

Because of its uniquely American flare, a lot of English-speaking tourists and locals hang out at the café, which has both a stall in the Biarritz market and a newly opened shop down the street. The Milwaukee Café is also the only place in town where you can order a coffee to go. Many of our guests make a daily pilgrimage here to get their morning caffeine fix.

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CarrOt CaKE from Milwaukee Café2

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raSPBErrY tartS from Henriet

Where to Find It: Places Georges Clemenceau64200 Biarritz+33 05 59 24 24 15

10, boulevard thiers64500 San-Jean de luz+33 05 59 22 08 42

3, avenue de Bayonne64600 Anglet+33 05 59 63 86 16www.chocolaterie-henriet.com

Henriet is a chocolate lover’s dream! The chocolatier is infamous for its cocoa-laden confections and authentic Basque touron, a candy made from honey and almonds.

But if you really want to splurge, the best edible on Henriet’s menu is the raspberry tart. Made with fresh-picked raspberries, cream, and a buttery crust, the tart is sweet without being overly so. It’s the perfect finale to any meal.

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Where to Find It: 27 Places Georges ClemeneauBiarritz+33 559 242 168

49 rue Gambetta64500 Saint Jean de luz+33 559 260 354www.macarons-adam.com

Leave all your preconceptions about macaroons behind. These macarons are nothing like the American macaroon, and have a far more rustic and almondy taste than the much-celebrated Parisian macaron.

Adam has perfected its recipe over three centuries, and the result is a deliciously soft cookie that literally melts in your mouth. You won’t find any crazy colors or flavors here—the Adam macaron is perfect just the way it is.

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MaCarONS from Adam

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JaMBON DE BaYONNEfrom Pascal Manoux5

If charcuterie was an art, Jambon de Bayonne would be Pascal Manoux’s masterpiece. Flavored with locally-harvested sea salt, the Bayonne-style ham is arguably the best in France.

In addition to ham, Pascal Manoux offers chitterlings, chorizo, canned foie gras, confit, and more—all available in the Biarritz Market, a purveyor of regional foods within the Biarritz market.

Where to Find It: Charcuterie ManouxHalles de Biarritz64200 Biarritz+33 05 59 24 21 08

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Where to Find It: Halles de Biarritz64200 Biarritz+33 558 893 120www.foiegrasmaisonparis.com

Foie gras is beloved worldwide, but few people know that the delicacy is actually a regional specialty of southwest France. In fact, one of the most well-known purveyors of foie gras, Maison Paris, began over a century ago in a small town not too far from Biarritz called Chalosse before expanding to the rest of France.

In spite of its large following, Paris continues to sell all of its exceptional products at the Biarritz market. A bottle of wine, some foie gras from Paris, and freshly baked bread is all you need for an impromptu picnic on the beach.

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FOIE GraS from Paris6

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aBOUtGregoire Peilleron and KeyweekGreg Peilleron owns and operates Keyweek, a vacation rental management company that provides luxury holiday homes in Biarritz and the surrounding cities of arbonne and anglet.

Keyweek is known for its impressive portfolio, which includes some of the area’s most elegant and sought-after villas and apartments. Each one comes fully equipped with everything you need for an idyllic vacation in Biarritz, and almost every home boasts incredible panoramic views.

In addition to connecting you with your dream vacation rental, Keyweek provides exceptional service during your stay. If you have any questions about your vacation home or the area, Greg and his staff are just a phone call away. Keyweek is also available to connect you with childcare providers, tour guides, private chefs, and more.

Born and raised in the area, Greg also co-owns Biarritz by Locals, a tour company that introduces travelers to an authentic experience of Biarritz and the surrounding Basque countryside. Adventures include surfing lessons, Basque cooking classes, Market lunch tours, and Tapas tours in San Sebastian.

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