The best museums Aquitaine

Gujan-Mestras produces every year 50 % of the oysters of the Basin. Located on the port of Larros, the Maison de l'huître was created by oyster farmers to make their profession known and to promote the Basin; an important breeding centre for oysters. The visit (1h) is divided into three stages: a film (English/Spanish/German) on the work of the oyster today, a guided tour of the different rooms (work of the oyster farmer, breeding techniques and history of the oyster through the centuries) and the discovery of the outdoor route (Port de Larros).

At the Army's Light Aviation Museum and Helicopter, 2 500 m ² of expo, dotted with more than 30 aircraft, is dedicated to the history of the army's light aviation and helicopter in particular. You will learn a lot about the history of the aeronautical adventure and the laws of gravity through which the helicopter holds its flight secrets. A place of history and a conservatory of science and technology… Exciting!

A collection of harmoniums, unique in Europe, was gathered in the th century church in the beautiful th and th century frescoes and beautifully restored. It presents the main harmoniums factors of the th century and over thirty instruments in very good condition. Music lovers or those who don't can play on most of them. The museum is open all year by appointment and during school holidays. 

When you cross the traffic circle leading to Biarritz Ocean and the two structures that are the Biarritz Aquarium and the Cité de l'Océan, you cannot remain indifferent in front of the impressive 10 meter high sculpture, the Lady of the Sea. "La Dame de la Mer" unfurls the waves of its impressive aluminum hair, marking with force the arrival on the site. Designed by the Spanish artist Manolo Valdès, known for his Meninas inspired by those of Velázquez, who draws his inspiration from Picasso and Matisse.