A Rambler's tour of the famous French resort of Biarritz on the Atlantic coast which explores the many reasons behind its growth including the area's historical links with Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. [Includes diary notes, colour photographs plus Canadian-based research about its shared Basque-Newfoundland & Labrador, Whaling and Cod-Fishing heritages.] [English Edition]Contents:1 Historical background/2 Basque cod-fishing tradition, Biarritz, France, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada/3 The Decline of the Spanish and Portuguese Fisheries at Newfoundland/4 Basque whaling tradition in Biarritz, France, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada/5 Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada: Development of Basque Whaling/6 Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada commemorates 16th century Basque whaling in Canada and the role that it played in the history of our country/7 Archival Research/8 The largest of the Basque whaling stations was situated at Red Bay, where, in 1978, underwater archaeologists discovered three sixteenth-century Basque galleons/9 The Whalers' Cemetery/10 Work Stations along Shore/11 Legend Biarritz, France/12. Royalty's presence/13. Sea bathing/14. Empress Eugenie and Napoleon III/15. Biarritz's 19th century growth as a fashionable seaside resort/16. Private patronage/17. Tourist magnet/18. 2nd World War/19. Post 2nd World War/20. Surfing/21. Exploring Biarritz's tourist attractions/22. Highlights/23. Fine food and drink Biarritz, France/24. Specialities/25. Diary Notes/26. Dedication/27. References/