Biarritz, the new epicenter of Basque gastronomy

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LE FIGARO SELECTION - From the gourmet seafood restaurant to the contemporary inn, from the traveling bistro to the brasserie with a view, a tour of the places to know in the Basque seaside town.
Hot stuff ahead! With its skyrocketing summer crowds, its excellent local produce, and its oceanic lifestyle , the Imperial City is attracting young chefs from the region and beyond. Our selection of new restaurants worth the detour.
The beacon of Biarritz's revival is Aurélien Largeau . Fired in December 2023 by the Hôtel du Palais due to suspicions of hazing a clerk who had denied any harassment - the case was dismissed - the thirty-year-old native of La Rochelle was able to take advantage of adversity to bounce back. This is how, with his partner, Mathilde Fesneau, dining room manager and sommelier, whom he met in Blois when they both worked for Christophe Hay, he inaugurated La Table d'Aurélien Largeau in the city center last October. " The procedure to defend myself against the harm suffered is still ongoing. But this painful step led us to open our own restaurant, where we are free to welcome customers as…
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