In a luxury setting looking out over the ocean, Thalassa Biarritz features unique stays of well-being at the heart of one of France’s finest seaside resorts.
The 5-star Sofitel Thalassa Biarritz Le Miramar, directly connected to the thalassotherapy Institute, stands proudly on the sea-front where the magic view never changes. Some 300 yards down the road, the Mercure Thalassa Régina & du Golf, a charming hotel from the “Belle Epoque”, overlooks the sea and golf-course, as proud as ever of its Second Empire architecture. Yet another feature of this prestigious site is the quality of dining, with traditional or “wellness” menus to enjoy the pleasures of top French gourmet food. Over a week or a week-end, choose from the institute’s many therapy programmes and à la carte well-being breaks.
The thalassotherapy institute
Thalassa Biarritz invites you to take time out to free your mind and listen to your body through the virtues of sea-water. Always at the leading edge of excellence, the institute thrives on a luxury atmosphere and refined decoration: 4 private and intimate pavilions welcome you, each having its own identity, its own aromas and colours, and its own dedicated team.
Supervision by caring experts (dieticians, physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, a sports coach and beauticians…) deliver all the professional skills you need to be sure of a marvellous stay. You can also discover the restful and soothing atmosphere of our relaxation lagoon.
Active marine agents
Sea air, vivifying and bracing, is reputed for its anti-stress and revitalizing action. Sea-water provides a three-way action that works wonders for our health. It contains almost a hundred mineral salts (Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium…) and trace elements (Zinc, Iron, Fluorine, Iodine...) that are vital to the organism. The lift you get from sea-water facilitates body movement and soothes the joints. Last but not least, heated sea-water helps to regulate the blood flow and procures relaxation. Sea-plants or algae are real concentrates of minerals and trace elements. When applied to the body, warm wraps of sea-plants give pure moments of relaxation.
Our therapy programmes are prepared with our thalassotherapy experts according to your needs and subject to availability.
Culture & Discovery
Biarritz with its majestic beach is a front-line destination forever marked by the visits of Empress Eugénie and the greats of this world. It proudly sports its credentials as the chic ocean-side resort, the capital of surf and golf. At the heart of the Basque country, it boasts a rich heritage and a culture closely tied to its traditions. In Biarritz, come discover the soul of the South- West.
A cultural top-spot
Life in Biarritz buzzes to the rhythm of any number of events, including the "Le temps d’Aimer" festival (contemporary and classical ballet dancing), the international Latin American Cinema & Culture festival and the Fêtes Musicales de Biarritz… The town is also full of curiosities and monuments: museums of the sea, chocolate and oriental art, or again prestigious landmarks such as the church of St-Martin, the “Chapelle Impériale”, the picturesque fishing port and the Rocher de la Vierge…
Excursions & discoveries
St-Jean-de-Luz: the small “city of corsairs”, with visits to the harbour, the bay and the magnificent church of St John the Baptist. La Concha de San Sebastian in Spain: a picturesque stop-off with the shell-shaped harbour and the old quarter with its narrow back-streets. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, which houses a wide sample of 20th century art. Not to be missed: Ainhoa, a bastide village and stop-off on the road to St James of Compostela; Bayonne, the cathedral, cloisters and fortifications; the bay and cliffs of Hendaye at the Spanish frontier; Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a typical village of Basse Navarre with a superb citadel…
Basque gastronomy
Try the specialities of south-western France with the very many typical bodegas to be found in Biarritz. Bayonne’s famous ham, tapas, piperade, sea products, duck’s liver and Irouléguy wines and spirits...
Sport comes naturally
A multitude of sporting and leisure activities: • 11 golf courses in the region (with over 30 tournaments each year) • Surf, tennis, rugby and Basque pelota with the spectacular "Cesta Punta", rafting, kayak canoeing and canyon descents
