Pau

Pau

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPauBillère at 2.4 km (5 min)
Insee code64445Gelos at 2.5 km (5 min)
Postcode64000Bizanos at 3.1 km (7 min)
Latitude43.2951000Lons at 4.6 km (9 min)
Longitude-0.3707970Uzos at 6.3 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 165 to 245 metersRontignon at 6.8 km (12 min)
Surface31.51 km²Meillon at 9.1 km (13 min)
Population84978 inhabitantsNarcastet at 9.1 km (15 min)
Density2720 inhabitants/km²Gan at 9.2 km (13 min)
National labelsMontardon at 10.2 km (15 min)
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesOusse at 12.1 km (15 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the foot of the Pyrenees, close to the ski slopes, the ocean and Spain, Pau has a climate and an exceptional location.

Birthplace of Henri IV, a land of history, gastronomy, wine, sports, culture, conventions, trade ... Let yourself be charmed by this unusual destination!

Many major events throughout the year: Carnival Bearnais in February, Grand Prix in May and Modern History, Tour de France, Hestiv'Oc Festival in August, the stars of Pau (CCI **** riding ) in October ...

Pau, become historic capital of Béarn in 1464, offers gastronomic specialties of southwestern and dishes typical Béarn or Pau: boiled chicken, the cabbage soup, sauce Bearnaise, foie gras, confit, duck breast and to goose Coucougnettes of the Vert Galant, voted best candy in France in 2000, the Jurançon, dry white wine or sweet renowned; wonders, crispy fritters traditionally made for Mardi Gras, the honey from the hills of Jurançon and St. Faust .


SIGHTSEEING

Sights in Pau:

The National Museum of Pau the Bernadotte Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts.

The funicular.

The Palais Beaumont.

Boulevard des Pyrenees.

The white water stadium Pau Pyrenees.

The golf-club-Pau Billère.

The National Stud-Pau Gelos ...

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Pau
Information pointsTourist Office of Pau
Leisure centresCasino of Pau,   Castle Museum of Pau,   Museum Bernadotte,   Museum béarnais,   Museum of Fine Art of Pau,   Racecourse of the Parc de Fresnay
MonumentsCastle of Pau
Performance hallsEspace Daniel Balavoine,   Exhibition Park of Pau,   Palais Beaumont,   Stadium of the Hameau,   Theatre Saint Louis,   Theatre Saragosse,   Theatre of the Monte-Charge,   Zénith de Pau
Natural sitesWood of Pau

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The Cathedral of Lescar.

PHOTOS
Castle Pau
 
Pau Castle
Castle Pau
 
Boulevard des Pyrenees
Pyrenees Boulevard
 
Boulevard des Pyrénées
Funicular Pau
 
Palais Beaumont Conference Centre History Pau
Place Clemenceau
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Night
Min. -6°C - Max. 1°C
Tuesday 14 February
Day
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Labarthe
Bosdarros
Gourmet restaurant practicing seasonal cuisine with local products, in a small village in the Pyrenees foothills.
Located 5.8 km from PauFrom 30 € to 85 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le clos des pins    
10
Saint-Faust
15 mins south of Pau, overlooking the Pyrenees and on the hills among the vineyards Jurançon, enjoy the quiet of this house located in a béarnaise park of 7 000m². - At 12 minutes of...
Located 8 km from Pau70 € the double room 
Villa du Chêne    
9.7
Siros
1 bed 2 persons in room 160 in the Yellow, 140 in the Blue Room decorated in a family suite, ground floor. Shared bathroom with two bedrooms (two sinks, a shower bath). Toilet wc. Living...
Located 10.4 km from Pau46 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes du petit hameau  
Arros-de-Nay
In their contemporary home, conveniently located on the hills within a framework of greenery and flowers in front of the Pyrenees, Marie-Claire and Francis gill offer two beautiful...
Located 12.9 km from Pau57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Vacances pour pêcheurs et randonneurs
Laroin
Holiday between lakes and forests to 5 minutes from Pau on a field a hundred hectares. Your chalets, one to three rooms are modern and well equipped with flat screen TV and wireless...
Located 5.2 km from PauFrom 330 € to 550 € per week 
Location Gite à Rebenacq vallée d'Ossau
Rébénacq
Holiday House 4 / 6 pers: Rébénacq beautiful village at the foot of the mountains of the Pyrenees Atlantiques located at the entrance of the Ossau valley this detached house has been...
Located 15.1 km from PauFrom 350 € to 480 € per week 
Gite la hount des coges
Escou
It is at the intersection of the valleys of Ossau, Aspe and Aimé Baretous welcomes you at the farm. This is a beautiful farmhouse typical Béarn with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees....
Located 16.7 km from PauFrom 450 € to 550 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping-Hôtel lessapinsD817OUSSE64320    
8.7
Ousse
Since 1959, the Hotel and Camping The Trees is a holiday destination or transit. This small rustic and authentic campsite can accommodate 100 people on level ground and part shade....
Located 8.2 km from PauFrom 10.50 € to 11 € per day 
Les ô kiri    
8
Baudreix
Between sea and mountains in the Pyrenees Atlantiques okiri the 25 cabins 10 mobile home, 2 tithome lake, beach sports whitewater, climbing tennis basketball, hiking, biking, between...
Located 13.2 km from PauFrom 17 € to 19 € per day 

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HOTELS
Appart'City Pau Hyper Centre     
8.4
Pau
Located in the heart of Pau, this Appart’city Residence is just a 10-minute walk from the SNCF Train Station. It offers furnished apartments 5 minutes from Henry IV castle. Each apartment...
Located in PauRoom from 62 €
Quality Hotel Pau Centre Bosquet     
8.5
Pau
This hotel is located in Pau City Centre, close to the historic district. It features a fitness room and a sauna, and free Wi-Fi access is offered in the soundproofed guest rooms. A...
Located in PauRoom from 76 €
Mercure Pau Palais Des Sports     
8
Pau
Located in a lovely verdant area 10 minutes from the railway station and 15 minutes from the airport, the hotel offers comfortable and modern accommodation. In the summertime, the Mercure...
Located in PauRoom from 78 €

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