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In and around Pau, you’ll be amazed by the wealth of landscapes and activities on offer… The WHAOUUUUU effect is guaranteed. Here, we like to share good advice and good food. History awaits you around HenriIV, but you’ll also discover that balloons and planes took off here, that golf was played for the first time in continental Europe, and that Jurançon is an exceptional wine. Between the surprise effect and the invitation to share, you won’t be disappointed!

Get inspired to prepare your stay

You’ll enjoy discovering the lesser-known faces of Pau: whether you’re curious or a gourmet, you’ll love it!

Pau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice GabelinPau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice Gabelin
©Pau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice Gabelin|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme - Patrice Gablin
Pau, much more than you expected
The subtle combination of the 4 seasons has made Pau a green city, dotted with parks and gardens. Sometimes time stands still. It’s good to stroll or contemplate the Pic...
Obsidienne Plat L ObsidienneObsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
©Obsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
For the love of taste!
In Béarn, gourmandise is not a sin! It’s a natural curiosity for the good products of a rich land. All the senses are called upon: the taste of good things, the sight of...
Coteaux de JurançonCoteaux de Jurançon
©Coteaux de Jurançon|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / ST
Here and nowhere else
Pau is a surprise for those who don’t know it! It’s the starting point for a voyage of discovery into a history full of twists and turns, between city and nature,...

Our favorites

Ideas and recommendations to help you enjoy the best of the destination.

Waterside walksWaterside walks
©Waterside walks|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / LA
Walks and hikes around water
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The boulevard des Pyrénées with your family - PauThe boulevard des Pyrénées with your family - Pau
©The boulevard des Pyrénées with your family - Pau|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
Family walks and hikes
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©Les Pyrenees From Pau 02|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / DG
Pyrenees from Pau
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©Chateau Pau Aerienne Patrice Gabelin|Pau Pyrénes Tourisme / Patrice Gablin
Pau Castle and the medieval quarter
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Parc Beaumont - Pau - The BandstandParc Beaumont - Pau - The Bandstand
©Parc Beaumont - Pau - The Bandstand|Ville de Pau
Destination Belle Epoque…
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Randonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 02 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme LaRandonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 02 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme La
©Randonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 02 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme La|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / LA
Hillside walks
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©Tour France Pau Bearn Pyrenees Laurent Etchamendy Communaute D Agglomération Pau Bearn Pyrenees 06|Communauté d'Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées / Laurent Etchamendy
The Tour de France in Pau
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City walks and hikesCity walks and hikes
©City walks and hikes|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme - Stéphane Torres
All nature walks in the city
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Pau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme GuilhamassePau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Guilhamasse
©Pau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Guilhamasse|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
A legacy of resort spirit
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Poule Au Pot RevisiteePoule Au Pot Revisitee
©Poule Au Pot Revisitee|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
Our good addresses for a feast
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Planche Et Bar A Vins PauPlanche Et Bar A Vins Pau
©Planche Et Bar A Vins Pau|La P'tite Guinguette des Sardines
Wine and board bars
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Obsidienne Plat L ObsidienneObsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
©Obsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
For the love of taste!
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To be lived to the full

Nay - Pont De ClaracqNay Pont De Claracq Pays De Bearn Adrien Basse Cathalinat
©Nay Pont De Claracq Pays De Bearn Adrien Basse Cathalinat|Pays de Béarn / Adrien Basse-Cathalinat
Reaching out from Pau
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Bouteille De Jurancon Aux Caves Bacque Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Paul LouisBouteille De Jurancon Aux Caves Bacque Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Paul Louis
©Bouteille De Jurancon Aux Caves Bacque Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Paul Louis|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / PL
Where to buy Jurançon?
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Section Paloise Rugby - Stade du Hameau - PauSection Paloise Rugby Stade Hameau Ville De Pau
©Section Paloise Rugby Stade Hameau Maxime Marrimpoey Ville De Pau|Maxime Marrimpoey
Major stadiums
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Pyrenees From Pau View Boulevard Automne Dronieguy Maxime Seimbille Ville De PauPyrenees From Pau View Boulevard Automne Dronieguy Maxime Seimbille Ville De Pau
©Pyrenees From Pau View Boulevard Automne Dronieguy Maxime Seimbille Ville De Pau|Ville de Pau / Dronieguy Maxime Seimbille
Top places to visit around Pau
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Restaurant Lossau Pau L Ossau Restaurant 1Restaurant Lossau Pau L Ossau Restaurant 1
©Restaurant Lossau Pau L Ossau Restaurant 1|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / CM
Treat yourself without breaking the bank
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Villa San Carlos Trespoey Pau Pyrenees TourismeVilla San Carlos Trespoey Pau Pyrenees Tourisme
©Villa San Carlos Trespoey Pau Pyrenees Tourisme|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
Belle Epoque resort villas
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Copy Right SkertzoCopy Right Skertzo
©Copy Right Skertzo|Skertzo
Museums in Pau
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Elan Bearnais 08 Eric TraversieElan Bearnais 08 Eric Traversie
©Elan Bearnais 08 Eric Traversie|Ville de Pau
The club of Pau’s five major sports teams
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©Dsc 0501|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / DG
Gift vouchers
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Pau, the heart of the city
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Shopping day in Pau
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©Gave De Pau Pont 14 Juillet Chateau Pau 2|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
Stopover in Pau
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Highlights Agenda

13Dec
Nocturne du musée
6Dec8Dec
Visitas del Castillo en español
24Dec
Visite commentée "Entre David et Fragonard, l'histoire d'Henri IV de François-André Vincent"
2Jan20257Jan2025
Visitas del Castillo en español
27Jan2025
A la table du Roi
24Dec
L'histoire d'Henri IV de François-André Vincent
20Sep20247Jun2025
Programme saison culturelle 2024 / 2025 - Ville de Billère
21Sep21Dec
Cultivons Pau + Vert - Automne 2024
6Dec8Dec
Visitas del Castillo en español
23Jan2025
Nuits de la lecture
13Dec
Visite flash du nouvel accrochage des collections : Voyages
25Jan2025
Les rendez-vous des patrimoines - Visite des magasins de conservation
29Dec
Les rendez-vous des patrimoines - L'Hippodrome
2Jan20257Jan2025
Visitas del Castillo en español
1Sep202431Jan2025
Les rendez-vous des patrimoines - septembre 2024 à janvier 2025
Events, meetings, conferences, tours and urban walks from April to June 2024.
9Dec
Le nouvel accrochage de la salle Marquet de Vasselot

To be lived to the full They tested it for you.

It's all here!

Pau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme GuilhamassePau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Guilhamasse
©Pau Villa Anglaise Palais Sorrento Pau Pyrenees Tourisme Guilhamasse|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
A legacy of resort spirit
Coteaux de JurançonCoteaux de Jurançon
©Coteaux de Jurançon|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / ST
Here and nowhere else
Obsidienne Plat L ObsidienneObsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
©Obsidienne Plat L Obsidienne
For the love of taste!
Chateau Pau Parc2009Chateau Pau Parc2009
©Chateau Pau Parc2009|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / DG
Pau as I like it
Hiking Pau Bearn Pyrenees 15 Pau Pyrenees Tourism LaHiking Pau Bearn Pyrenees 15 Pau Pyrenees Tourism La
©Hiking Pau Bearn Pyrenees 15 Pau Pyrenees Tourism La|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / LA
Walks and hikes in and around Pau
Pau, FRANCE - May 11 : during the Top 14 match between Section Paloise and Oyonnax at Stade du Hameau on May 11, 2024 in Pau, FRANCE. (Photo by Romain Perchicot)Pau, FRANCE - May 11 : during the Top 14 match between Section Paloise and Oyonnax at Stade du Hameau on May 11, 2024 in Pau, FRANCE. (Photo by Romain Perchicot)
©Pau, FRANCE - May 11 : during the Top 14 match between Section Paloise and Oyonnax at Stade du Hameau on May 11, 2024 in Pau, FRANCE. (Photo by Romain Perchicot)|Romain Perchicot / Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées
A sports story!
Un Air De Vacances 20 Ville De Pau Adrien Basse CathalinatUn Air De Vacances 20 Ville De Pau Adrien Basse Cathalinat
©Un Air De Vacances 20 Ville De Pau Adrien Basse Cathalinat|Ville de Pau / Adrien Basse-Cathalinat
Things to see and do
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©Chateau Pau Parc2009|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / DG
Organizing your stay
Pau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice GabelinPau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice Gabelin
©Pau Vue Generale Boulevard 01 Patrice Gabelin|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme - Patrice Gablin
Pau, much more than you expected
La Forge Moderne - PauLa Forge Moderne 01
©La Forge Moderne 01 Patrice Martins De Barros|Patrice Martins de Barros
Meeting and sharing
Carreau des Halles - PauCarreau des Halles - Pau
©Carreau des Halles - Pau|Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées
Shopping
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