Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Biarritz, France

Once a Napoleonic retreat, the small city of Biarritz, in south-west France, has flourished into a mighty cultural hub and surfers' idyll, with elegant Belle Époque and art deco architecture. Stretches of golden shores flock with board-carrying beach-goers, while locals pour from streetside pâtisseries and sangria-serving tapas bars – be sure to stop by the local night markets to pick up some brightly coloured Basque linens and tomato-topped pintxos.