Coteaux de Jurançon
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Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / ST
Pau: a city of a thousand faces
A city with a double royal heritage, a picture-postcard town, a holiday resort, a health resort, a sporting, gourmet, lively and cultural destination… Nowhere else will you find such contrasts, but this is the place you’ll want to return to, to discover and explore every nook and cranny!
From one discovery to the next Our lovely surprises
Architecture, fabulous gardens, history both big and small – our selection of things to see, do and discover…
Authentic Béarn experiences The team’s choice
Béarn isn’t just a place to visit – it’s a place to experience!
Encounters, flavours, craftsmanship, nature and traditions: set off to discover the experiences that define the character of our region.
For beauty lovers
Themost beautiful view on earth! Just like Lamartine, we’re sharing our favourite views and spots!
To be experienced here and only here The diary
Pau loves a party! We love helping you discover our living heritage and taking you on a journey back in time! Thrills guaranteed…
The spirit of sharing Bearnese Encounters
The people of Béarn are proud of their region; if they leave, it is often so that they can return to it all the better…
With a twinkle in their eyes, they’ll tell you all about their town, their passion and their dreams. They put their heart and soul into it and will ensure you experience some wonderful stories.
Go and meet them, listen to them – they are our finest ambassadors.
Here and nowhere else FAQ
- Why visit Pau in the Pyrenees?
Pau combines cultural heritage, royal history, gardens and views of the Pyrenees. The town is best explored on foot, from the castle to the Boulevard des Pyrénées, with the Béarn region and the mountains as a backdrop.
- What are the must-see attractions in Pau?
Places to explore include: Pau Castle, the Boulevard des Pyrénées, the funicular railway, the Palais Beaumont, the gardens, the museums and the heritage left behind by the Belle Époque.
- Where can you see the Pyrenees from Pau?
Boulevard des Pyrénées offers one of the best views of the mountain range. This panorama forms part of the ‘Horizons palois’, a collection of 17 listed sites that preserve the views from Pau.
- Why is Pau known as a royal city?
Pau is notably the birthplace of Henry IV, who was born at the château in 1553. Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau in 1763, would also become king, under the name Charles XIV of Sweden.
- What remains of the Belle Époque in Pau?
Villas, parks, palaces, the Boulevard des Pyrénées and the funicular railway bear witness to the period when Pau became a popular holiday destination for an international clientele.
