Located in the heart of the city, facing the Pyrenees, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Gave, the castle of Pau is the emblematic monument of this city and their evolution is closely linked.
Feudal castle, become over the centuries royal palace, imperial, national then museum, the castle of Pau offers to its visitors a true dive in the local and national history.
The architecture of the monument bears witness to a history of more than a thousand years. From the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, centuries have left their mark on its walls and its decorations. Numerous historical figures mark this place and above all others, that of Henry IV, first king of France and Navarre who saw the day on December 13, 1553.
