Barnes : Spotlight on Biarritz

The undisputed star of the Côte Basque, Biarritz continues to draw a high­­end clientele in search of second residences. Facing the Atlantic and acclaimed for its fine art of living, this seaside resort has retained a high level of attractiveness. Update with Philippe Thomine-Desmazures, Manager of the Barnes Biarritz, Hossegor and Saint-Jean-de-Luz agencies.

The Côte Basque is keeping its head above water, resisting upheavals in the economy with activity that continues to be lively for prestige properties. “Here at Barnes, 2 out of 3 clients are looking for second homes,” explains Philippe Thomine-Desmazures. “Renovated and turnkey houses offering a walk-everywhere lifestyle are widely sought-after by our clients who do not want to spend time coping with renovation from a distance. Topping the bill, Biarritz is still the most expensive town on the Côte Basque with an average price of 9,372 € per sq.m, which can rise to 15,000 € per sq.m for a high-quality residence benefiting from a prime location.

Following 10 years in consultancy and marketing in Paris and Switzerland, Philippe Thomine-Desmazures returned to south-western France in 2010 and created the Barnes Biarritz agency. In 2017 and 2018, 2 more branches were opened in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hossegor. A 4th office was created in San Sebastian in 2022. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00). www.barnes-cotebasque.com

Following 10 years in consultancy and marketing in Paris and Switzerland, Philippe Thomine-Desmazures returned to south-western France in 2010 and created the Barnes Biarritz agency. In 2017 and 2018, 2 more branches were opened in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hossegor. A 4th office was created in San Sebastian in 2022. Barnes Biarritz, 2 place Bellevue, Biarritz (05 59 51 00 00). www.barnes-cotebasque.com

Offering a walk-everywhere lifestyle in Biarritz, this magnificent Basque house of 290 m2 benefits from modern comfort (air conditioning, home automation) and a lovely garden with a heated pool and an exotic wooden terrace. On 3 floors, and fully renovated, it is comprised of a superb cathedral lounge, a dining-room, high-spec kitchen, laundry room, and 6 bedrooms. Garage. 3.650.000 €.

Offering a walk-everywhere lifestyle in Biarritz, this magnificent Basque house of 290 m2 benefits from modern comfort (air conditioning, home automation) and a lovely garden with a heated pool and an exotic wooden terrace. On 3 floors, and fully renovated, it is comprised of a superb cathedral lounge, a dining-room, high-spec kitchen, laundry room, and 6 bedrooms. Garage. 3.650.000 €.

Ten minutes from the centre of Biarritz, this charming 1930’s house in a prized neighbourhood offers living space of 150 m2 on 3 floors, comprised of a spacious living-room opening out to a large balcony and giving accces to the garden, a study and 4 bedrooms. Garage. 1.550.000 €.

Ten minutes from the centre of Biarritz, this charming 1930’s house in a prized neighbourhood offers living space of 150 m2 on 3 floors, comprised of a spacious living-room opening out to a large balcony and giving accces to the garden, a study and 4 bedrooms. Garage. 1.550.000 €.

Ten minutes from the centre of Biarritz, this charming 1930’s house in a prized neighbourhood offers living space of 150 m2 on 3 floors, comprised of a spacious living-room opening out to a large balcony and giving accces to the garden, a study and 4 bedrooms. Garage. 1.550.000 €.

Ten minutes from the centre of Biarritz, this charming 1930’s house in a prized neighbourhood offers living space of 150 m2 on 3 floors, comprised of a spacious living-room opening out to a large balcony and giving accces to the garden, a study and 4 bedrooms. Garage. 1.550.000 €.

In the sought-after neighbourhood of Le Parc d’Hiver in Biarritz, in a lovely garden of 655 m2 with a pool, this magnificent neo-Basque property of 270 m2 was built in the 1920’s and has been renovated throughout with quality materials. On 3 floors, it offers a light and airy living-room with a fireplace and 6 bedrooms including a master suite. Garage.Price around 2,2 M€.

In the sought-after neighbourhood of Le Parc d’Hiver in Biarritz, in a lovely garden of 655 m2 with a pool, this magnificent neo-Basque property of 270 m2 was built in the 1920’s and has been renovated throughout with quality materials. On 3 floors, it offers a light and airy living-room with a fireplace and 6 bedrooms including a master suite. Garage.Price around 2,2 M€.

Offering a walk-everywhere lifestyle in Biarritz, this magnificent Basque house of 290 m2 benefits from modern comfort (air conditioning, home automation) and a lovely garden with a heated pool and an exotic wooden terrace. On 3 floors, and fully renovated, it is comprised of a superb cathedral lounge, a dining-room, high-spec kitchen, laundry room, and 6 bedrooms. Garage. 3.650.000 €.

Offering a walk-everywhere lifestyle in Biarritz, this magnificent Basque house of 290 m2 benefits from modern comfort (air conditioning, home automation) and a lovely garden with a heated pool and an exotic wooden terrace. On 3 floors, and fully renovated, it is comprised of a superb cathedral lounge, a dining-room, high-spec kitchen, laundry room, and 6 bedrooms. Garage. 3.650.000 €.

Demand for apartments is less strong, though a high-end apartment, renovated throughout and offering a sea view, parking space or a garage, will merit a well­sustained price and sell within a very short time. It is also worth noting that the strict regulation of seasonal rentals set in place 2 years ago has not at all produced the expected impact on rental proposals. Owners prefer to sell and Biarritz now finds itself with a significant stock of properties for sale. Even so, the market upturn seen in the last quarter of 2024 has been confirmed in the spring of 2025 with as much appeal as ever, magnetizing a French clientele, especially from Paris and still visibly active, but also from Bordeaux and Toulouse, in a much younger age range.”