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Anglet

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Anglet

Location in France

Anglet

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Agglomération Côte Basque-Adour

Area

26.93 km² (10.40 sq mi)

Population

(2012)

39,223

• Density

1,456.48/km² (3,772.3/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

64024 /64600

Elevation

0–76 m (0–249 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Anglet is a vibrant town in the southwest of France. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is part of the beautiful Basque Country. A "commune" is like a local government area or a town. Anglet is well-known for its lovely beaches and green forests. It's a great spot for holidays and outdoor activities.

Discovering Anglet
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Discovering Anglet

Anglet is a special place with a mix of nature and town life. It sits right on the Atlantic coast. This means it has amazing beaches and ocean views. The town is also close to other famous places like Bayonne and Biarritz.

Where is Anglet Located?

Anglet is in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. A "department" is like a county or a larger region in France. This department is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Anglet's location near the ocean makes it a popular seaside resort. It also has a mild climate, which is great for visitors.

What is Anglet Like?

Anglet has a population of about 39,000 people. This number was recorded in 2012. The town is led by its mayor, Claude Olive. He has been the mayor since 2014. The town covers an area of about 26.93 square kilometers. Its elevation ranges from sea level (0 meters) up to 76 meters.

Anglet is famous for its long sandy beaches. These beaches are perfect for swimming and surfing. The area called Chambre d’Amour is especially well-known. It has beautiful cliffs and views of the Biarritz lighthouse.

Nature and Green Spaces

Anglet is also known for its green spaces. It has large forests like the Pignada Forest. These forests are great for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature. There is also Izadia Park, which is a protected natural area. It's a wonderful place to learn about local plants and animals.

History and Culture

Anglet has a rich history. You can still see old farmhouses in the town. Some of these buildings date back hundreds of years. They show what life was like in the past. For example, the Camiade farm has a date of 1669 carved on it. These old farms often have a unique Basque style.

The town also has interesting architecture. The Church of Saint Mary, built in 1933, has a unique Art Deco style with Basque influences. There are also beautiful villas, like Villa Sofia. This villa was once home to Princess Yourievsky, who was married to Tsar Alexander II of Russia.

Activities in Anglet

Anglet offers many fun activities.

Beach Fun: The beaches are perfect for surfing, sunbathing, and playing in the sand.
Sports: You can try Basque pelota, a traditional sport. A chistera is a special glove used in this game.
Exploring: Walk or bike through the forests and parks.
Culture: Visit old churches and historic houses. The Villa Béatrix Enea is now a cultural center.

Anglet combines the beauty of the coast with a rich history and plenty of activities for everyone.

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Beach on the Chambre d’Amour at Anglet and Biarritz lighthouse
Chronoplus Bus Terminus for the Anglet beaches.
Panorama of the beaches of Anglet from la Barre (at left) towards the cliffs at the House of Love (at right)
Old house in Anglet - as witness to the rural past and listed in the inventory of heritage for the city of Anglet (Annex PLU)
Mimiague Farm in labourdin timbered style. The ground floor was designed for living and stables, the first floor for hay drying and curing of hams - Rue de Bahinos Anglet
One of the oldest farms in Anglet, the Camiade farm (Rue de la Hausquette). The date 1669 is engraved on the pediment of stone. It features a carved lintel and a gabled façade with a gable roof
Bascot House - typical of an old Lande house, squat, on a rectangular base with or without a floor used to store hay
An old farm in Anglet called Mauleon but whose original name was "Bergouey Farm". Part of the building dates from the end of the 15th century and beginning of the 16th century.
An old house surrounded by pine forests and fields
VVilla Sofia, inhabited by Princess Yourievsky, wife of Tsar Alexander II of Russia
The interior of the Church of Saint Mary in the 5 cantons district built in 1933
The Jules Ferry School at Anglet. In the foreground the school was built in neo-Basque style with additions on both sides with openings that reveal a more contemporary architecture. At the right is the rear side of the pediment, today in the courtyard of the school. Made of Bidache stone, it dates from 1899 and Chiquito de Cambo played there.
A characteristic image of the time, urbanization and the famous tourist site of Chambre d'Amour by Hotel VVF-1970
The Villa Béatrix Enea, head office of cultural affairs and the Twinning committee
Sculpture in the public gardens in front of the Villa Béatrix Enea
View from the Lazaret Forest: in the foreground, the stock of sulphur from Sobegi for the terminal at the Port of Bayonne, but located in the commune of Anglet
Very old Anglet house called Maison Bearnes cited in ancient writings (1600)
Blanc-Pignon district - an example of popular architecture in Anglet
Izadia Park
The Pignada Forest
Bellardie
Making a chistera
The church of Saint-Léon
Facade of the Chapel of Our Lady of Refuge
Church Saint Mary (5 Cantons) - classified as a historical monument
Church Saint Mary interior - of Basque inspiration but in art-deco style

Anglet facts for kids

Contents

Discovering Anglet

Where is Anglet Located?

What is Anglet Like?

Nature and Green Spaces

History and Culture

Activities in Anglet

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