Arts and culture of the East:

Jades of all periods from China, plus ivories, bronzes and porcelains.

Tangkas of Tibet, illustrating the lamas, wrathful deities, mandalas, celestial guardians, bronzes of great teachers, Mahasiddhas (Tantric sages) ritual objects, tranquil Buddha.

Gilt bronzes & ritual objects of Nepal, great wooden sculptures redolent of the temples of Kathmandu & the compassion of Bodhisattvas.

Sculptures in diorite from 9th & 10th century temples of the Himalayas; a unique collection of mohras face masks carried by villagers to religious festivals.

Paintings, textiles, handicrafts & jewellery; specialized techniques of the artists & craftsmen of India.

La plage les 100 Marches, rue de Tulitenia, in Bidart: gay, surfer and naturalist frequented, fine sand beach. At intersection of rue de Tulitenia, and rue Etche-Spi, take the path to the beach and turn right for the gay part.

La plage l'Océan, main beach at Anglet, gay-friendly mix, and surfers.

La plage Miramar, 12, avenue Edouard VII, Biarritz center. Gay/straight mix, surfers too.

Operates between February 12th - November 13th. One of only three cogwheel trains in France, runs between the sacred Basque mountain of La Rhune on the Spanish border, and Col de Saint-Ignace, in Sare (park here), SE of Ascain. Panoramic views from 2,970 ft (905 m) include peaks of the Pyrenees, Basque Coast from San Sebastián to Biarritz and beaches of Les Landes beyond. 35 minutes each direction. Snack bar/restaurant & souvenir shop on site.

Ocean life from the Caribbean, the Gulf Stream to the local waters off this coast. Seals, sharks, rays; exhibits from ocean expeditions around the world, webcams, videos.