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Virgin on the Rock

Biarritz, France
Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Biarritz
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Shanghai
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Biaritz is a special place for big waves and the virgin on the rocks requires you to walk beside the cost (no parking beside it) go over a small bridge and then you are facing the huges waves More

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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Breathtaking views ! Many places to watch the crashing waves of Biarritz, and la Grande Plage. Be ready with your camera. More

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
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Great photo opportunities for the coast, the rocks and the Grand Plage from here. More

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Boston
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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Expansive views, interesting rock formations with places to climb, plenty of places to watch the crashing surf -great photo ops...plus it's close enough to stroll the town for an Armorino gelato and walk the coast down to the grande plage and casino. Parking is the biggest hurdle. More

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France
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2004
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Living in South West of France I often walk in Biarritz and I invite you to come wih me by watching my album I enjoy walking in Biarritz. From the Rock on the Virgin you can see the whole Basque coast and Spain in the distance. A wonderful sight always different because of the changing sea and lightsl More

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Marseille, France
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Zielona Gora, Poland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Paris
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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BEAUCAIRE
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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