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
  1. Home
  2. Things to see and do
  3. A sports story!

A sports story!

Sport has a long history in Pau, and the tradition lives on thanks to sports facilities that are suitable for all kinds of activities and can host top-level events. There’s no excuse not to get active in Pau! Take a leaf out of the book of your illustrious predecessors: Henri IV was an avid Jeu de Paume player. In the 19th century, vacationing English and American sportsmen enjoyed sport, both to watch and to play. Sport has long since made its mark in Pau: golf, Jeu de Paume, tennis courts… Now it’s up to you to bring it to life!

Sport lovers See it, practice it, live it...

Whether you’re a player or a fan, Pau has what you’re looking for. Great teams, great clubs, great facilities, great outdoors… There’s no shortage of things to do!

Billere Handball 05 Bhb64Billere Handball 05 Bhb64
©Billere Handball 05 Bhb64|BHB 64
Vibrate with sport
Sports in Pau come in all shapes and sizes, with a touch of local originality! The facilities are top-notch for quality sporting activities! We've put together a selection of...
Read more
Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01
©Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01|Ville de Pau / L'Atelier d'Hervé
Sports in Pau
Doing sport in Pau? It couldn’t be easier. From beautiful sports facilities to beautiful nature, from large to small clubs, there’s something for every taste and...
Read more

Sport and nature

Want to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and reconnect with the elements? Pau offers you a magnificent playground for enjoying the great outdoors.

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
Beautiful walks await you on the Jurançon hillsides. Between the vineyards and the Pyrenees, the landscape changes with the seasons, offering hikes to be done over and over...
Read more
Randonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 01 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme LaRandonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 01 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme La
©Randonnees Pau Bearn Pyrenees 01 Pau Pyrenees Tourisme La|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / LA
Accessible on wheels and castors
When you’re on the move or have difficulty walking, you need paths that are accessible, signposted and safe… Here’s our selection of easily-accessible paths...
Read more
City walks and hikesCity walks and hikes
©City walks and hikes|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme - Stéphane Torres
All nature walks in the city
Pau is a garden city, with its Parc Beaumont, Domaine du Château and Kofu gardens, yet without a car in town, you can still enjoy the greenery! With century-old trees, rare...
Read more
Lescun Circus 09Lescun Circus 09
©Lescun Circus 09|AADT64 / P.Gaillard - Munsch
Lescun circus
Just 67 km from Pau, the village of Lescun lies at the gateway to a natural cirque, one of the treasures of the Pyrenees. If you love hiking and beautiful landscapes, this is...
Read more
Sunrise on Boulevard des Pyrénées - PauSunrise on Boulevard des Pyrénées - Pau
©Sunrise on Boulevard des Pyrénées - Pau|Ville de Pau / Dronieguy / Maxime Seimbille
Weather
The mild local climate has made Pau’s heyday and continues to delight visitors and residents alike. Abundant sunshine and rain promise our parks, gardens and vegetable...
Read more
Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01
©Parc Aquasport Pay Pyrenees . L'Atelier D Herve . Ville De Pau 01|Ville de Pau / L'Atelier d'Hervé
Sports in Pau
Doing sport in Pau? It couldn’t be easier. From beautiful sports facilities to beautiful nature, from large to small clubs, there’s something for every taste and...
Read more
Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2
©Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / ST
To do when it’s very hot
Pau can sometimes be very hot, so it’s a good idea to take refuge in a park, by the water or in the great outdoors under the cool trees. Here are a few ideas for keeping...
Read more
Le Tour Des Geants Pau 05 Emilie Massal Communaute Dagglomeration De PauLe Tour Des Geants Pau 05 Emilie Massal Communaute Dagglomeration De Pau
©Le Tour Des Geants Pau 05 Emilie Massal Communaute Dagglomeration De Pau|Communauté d'Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées / Émilie Massal
The Tour des Géants: an open-air museum
In Pau, the Tour de France has its own museum! At the Philippe Tissié stadium in the Bois Louis, on the site of the former velodrome, an exceptional museum was opened in 2015:...
Read more
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
It’s not always easy to get the kids moving! But there’s nothing easier than taking them on a hike, a walk or a stroll in or around Pau. They’ll be able to...
Read more
Guide Pyrene A VeloGuide Pyrene A Velo
©Guide Pyrene A Velo|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme - Pyrène à Vélo - Alexandra Clercq
All bike tours
Nature and cycling enthusiasts, follow our signposted trails for a gentle discovery of the region. At the foot of the Pyrenees, in the vineyards, on the hillsides, magnificent...
Read more
Cycling in Pau's Parc BeaumontCycling in Pau's Parc Beaumont
©Cycling in Pau's Parc Beaumont|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme
Bike rental/repair
Put the car down and enjoy Pau by bike – it’s good for your health! If you don’t feel like taking your bike on vacation, don’t worry, just rent one on...
Read more
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
Pau is a sporting city: 5 of the region's top teams regularly perform at national and even international level. But what would a team be without its supporters and a stadium, a...
Read more

Sports events

15Mar
Trail des abeilles
The RPI AUBERTIN/SAINT FAUST parents? association is organizing the 7th edition of the Trail des abeilles. Come and challenge yourselves on the paths of our magnificent...
14Feb
Handball: Pau Billère Handball Vs Selestat
28Mar
Football - Ligue2 BKT: PAU FC Vs FC Annecy
19Jul
Tour de France 2024 : Etape Pau / Luchon Superbagnères
The route in town will take place on avenue Gaston Lacoste, then avenue Napoléon Bonaparte, avenue Léon Say, boulevard des Pyrénées, rue Adoue, rue Henri IV, rue Bordenave...
6Apr
Bosc'a Trail
Lo BOSC?A TRAIL is a foot race run on trails and marked paths with a number of technical features. For this edition, a 12km race, a 22km race and a duo challenge (cumulative...
18May
Championnat de France de Rafting
17Feb23Feb
Tennis - Open Téréga Pau Pyrénées
23Mar
La Pyrenea Triathlon
17May18May
Championnat de France de Rafting
7Mar
Football - Ligue2 BKT: PAU FC Vs Estac Troyes
11Apr
Football - Ligue2 BKT: PAU FC Vs Clermont foot
23Feb
Run & Bike
Following its success in 2024, Section Paloise Pau Triathlon is organizing the second edition of the Run&Bike du Château de Franqueville in Bizanos (64). A splendid, historic...

Living Pau intensely

Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2
©Detente Boulevard Pyreneespau Pyrenees Tourisme 2|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / ST
To do when it’s very hot
Shepherd's umbrellaShepherd's umbrellaChristophe Pando
©Shepherd's umbrella|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme | Laurent MOYNAT
What to do when it rains
Chateau Pau Parc2009Chateau Pau Parc2009
©Chateau Pau Parc2009|Pau Pyrénées Tourisme / DG
Pau as I like it
L'Ete A Pau Concert Theatre De Verdure 15 Ville De PauL'Ete A Pau Concert Theatre De Verdure 15 Ville De Pau
©L'Ete A Pau Concert Theatre De Verdure 15 Ville De Pau|Ville de Pau
Pau, cultural hub
Massage Spa Bambou Hôtel Parc BeaumontBamboo Spa MassageParc Beaumont Hotel
©Bamboo Spa MassageParc Beaumont Hotel|Hôtel Parc Beaumont
Wellness activities
Close