On the southern coast of France, there is an idyllic town that has hosted such luminary visitors as Napoléon III and Coco Chanel—yet it’s also a surfer’s paradise. This captivating anomaly is none other than Biarritz. Imagine breathtaking landscapes, a rich cultural tapestry, and the aroma of tra...
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Frédéric Beigbeder is a French journalist and critic, and a frequent contributor to El País Icon, Interview, and Esquire. He also manages the literary section of Le Figaro Magazine. Beigbeder is a bestselling author and has been awarded various prizes, including the 2003 Prix Interallié and the 2009 Prix Renaudot.

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The Classics Collection

Biarritz Basque

$105

I do not know a place more charming and magnificent, I only have one fear: that it will become fashionable.

— Victor Hugo

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Page count

288 pages

Number of illustrations

over 200

Language

English

Released on

June 2024

Dimensions

W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in

Cover materials

Linen hardcover

ISBN

9781649803399

Weight

6.0 lb

Frédéric Beigbeder

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