BIARRITZ : BASQUE TREASURE
Often called “La French California”, Biarritz is a real gem of a town in the south-west, known for its authentic loveliness. Its kilometres of beaches, surrounding countryside and closeness to Spain all ensure an exceptionally delightful lifestyle and wordwide appeal.
A cradle of serenity, Biarritz has acquired over the years a reputation as a haven, prized by city-dwellers in search of nature and a laid-back atmosphere. A niche market and a cocoon preserved from the turbulence impacting the rest of France, its luxury segment is characterized by a stately ambiance, as described by Thibaut Longuefosse, Manager of MyBiarritz Property :
“Biarritz is a niche within a niche. Here, the luxury sector is oblivious to the crisis and “picture-postcard” properties sell for spectacular prices with very short turnarounds. After the pandemic and extraordinary years marked by a rare buying frenzy, we thought this winter that the party was over : nothing of the kind ! Sales in the high-end sector are soaring again”.
In the highly prized residential neighbourhood of Le Parc d’Hiver in Biarritz, this elegant, traditional Basque house built in 1910 by architect Alfred Laulhe in Anglo-Norman style, benefits from a magnificent park of 7,500 m2. The main residence of approx. 600 m2 has preserved its fine period features, boasts large reception rooms opening out to terraces, and offers 9 bedrooms. An annex and a huge basement complete the property. 4.950.000 €. Biarritz Sotheby’s International Realty, 4 avenue de la Reine Victoria, Biarritz www.biarritzsothebysrealty.com.
In the highly prized residential neighbourhood of Le Parc d’Hiver in Biarritz, this elegant, traditional Basque house built in 1910 by architect Alfred Laulhe in Anglo-Norman style, benefits from a magnificent park of 7,500 m2. The main residence of approx. 600 m2 has preserved its fine period features, boasts large reception rooms opening out to terraces, and offers 9 bedrooms. An annex and a huge basement complete the property. 4.950.000 €. Biarritz Sotheby’s International Realty, 4 avenue de la Reine Victoria, Biarritz www.biarritzsothebysrealty.com.
A short walk to the centre and beaches of Biarritz, this master residence built in 1913 by architect François-Joseph Cazalis has retained all the grandeur of the “Belle Époque”. Bordered by plane trees, its listed 3.46-acre park, leafy and protective, was designed by the Gélos brothers. The house of 700 m2 offers remarkable living areas with ceilings over 4 metres high and 13 bedrooms. An annex offers further living space of 90 m2. Double lock-up garage. 7.9 M €. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00).
A short walk to the centre and beaches of Biarritz, this master residence built in 1913 by architect François-Joseph Cazalis has retained all the grandeur of the “Belle Époque”. Bordered by plane trees, its listed 3.46-acre park, leafy and protective, was designed by the Gélos brothers. The house of 700 m2 offers remarkable living areas with ceilings over 4 metres high and 13 bedrooms. An annex offers further living space of 90 m2. Double lock-up garage. 7.9 M €. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00).
Like a postcard of Biarritz, this split-level apartment of 120 m2 on the 2nd and top floors of a magnificent stone residence enjoys panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. It is comprised of a living/dining-room, a separate kitchen, and 3 bedrooms. The property also benefits from converted attic space of 48 m2. 2.490.000 €. MyBiarritz Property, 5 avenue Jaulerry, Biarritz. (06 43 87 17 92). www.mybiarritz.fr
Like a postcard of Biarritz, this split-level apartment of 120 m2 on the 2nd and top floors of a magnificent stone residence enjoys panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. It is comprised of a living/dining-room, a separate kitchen, and 3 bedrooms. The property also benefits from converted attic space of 48 m2. 2.490.000 €. MyBiarritz Property, 5 avenue Jaulerry, Biarritz. (06 43 87 17 92). www.mybiarritz.fr
Dating back to 1928, this superb house in Biarritz, in neo-Basque style, renovated throughout, benefits from magnificent grounds of over 6,300 m2 with a heated and salt-treated pool. Its living space of 1,360 m2 is comprised of several living rooms including a vast interconnecting lounge with a fireplace, opening out to the terrace, a movie lounge, and
8 bedrooms including a spacious master suite. A cellar and 2 garages for 5 cars complete the property. Prix sur demande. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00).
Dating back to 1928, this superb house in Biarritz, in neo-Basque style, renovated throughout, benefits from magnificent grounds of over 6,300 m2 with a heated and salt-treated pool. Its living space of 1,360 m2 is comprised of several living rooms including a vast interconnecting lounge with a fireplace, opening out to the terrace, a movie lounge, and
8 bedrooms including a spacious master suite. A cellar and 2 garages for 5 cars complete the property. Prix sur demande. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00).
An observation shared by Philippe Thomine-Desmazures, Manager of the Barnes agency in Biarritz : “In Biarritz, the luxury segment follows the share prices of Hermès, LVMH and Kering, whose value never ceases to rise. This sector ignores inflation and rising interest rates, whereas these factors perturb the mid-range market. Prices continue to rise, less dramatically than in the past few years, but pursuing their ascension nevertheless. Furthermore, the decline of the euro versus the dollar favours Americans and we are again in touch with an international clientele”.
Yet again, Biarritz is in the spotlight, with a French clientele also on board. “The number of French buyers is on the rise and requests for year-round homes reflect the same momentum, in parallel to the international clientele and the market for second residences, as lively as ever,” says Bénédicte Marchal, Manageress of the Biarritz Sotheby’s International Realty agency. “A younger population is settling year-round in Biarritz, drawn by the lifestyle on the Basque coast. While a wait-and-see attitude still affects the other end of the market, the luxury segment is as buoyant as ever, with high-end properties selling very quickly.”
