Holidays in the city of Pau

Want to see most spectacular sights while on your holiday in Pau, it could not be easier they are located just a small funicular (cable-car) ride from the train station.

Set on a hillside stands the majestic château, the former residence of Henri IV, the first Protestant king of France. The town’s iconic street, the boulevard des Pyrénées, runs alongside and offers views of palm trees, mountains and the surrounding national park. Busy little streets shoot off behind ’the strip’ and converge around the main squares and central areas of Place Clémenceau and Place Royal. Everything is easily accessible from the boulevard - whether it be the bars that line it, the boutiques and clothes shops behind it or the Centre Bosquet a few minutes walk away, where you can do all of your shopping under the same roof.

Pau’s famed Béarn cuisine can be sampled at one of the many restaurants that clutter the oldest part of town located right by the château.

Pau Château Museum in Pau
The town's defining symbol and birthplace of Henri IV, the castle was originally built in 1370.

Boulevard Des Pyrénées in Pau
Kick back at one of the pavement cafés on the boulevard and quietly take in one of the best views in the world.

Musée des Beaux Arts in Pau
Well-organised fine arts museum with works by household names, Rubens and Degas.

Musée Bernadotte in Pau
Museum dedicated to the Frenchman who rose from the lowly ranks of the Gallic army to become King of Sweden in 1810.

Pau Racecourse in Pau
Enjoy a day out at the races French-style in this age-old, traditional racecourse that has a 3,500 capacity stadium.

Wine Tasting In Jurançon in Pau
Sample the local tipple at the numerous estates that run south of Pau towards the mountains. Look out for dégustation (tasting signs) Tailor-made tours organised by the tourist office.

Exploring The Béarn Region in Pau
Rent a car or hop on the bus and explore some of the picture-postcard villages that surround Pau. Salles-de-Béarn and Sauveterre-de-Béarn are two beautiful examples.

Lourdes in Pau
Twenty minutes away by train and you are at one of the holiest sites in the world - seven million pilgrims visit the basilicas of the Cité Réligieuse each year.

Skiing in Pau
The Pyrenees ski resorts are easily accessible from Pau and more affordable than the Alps for passes and hire.

Airports in Pau
Pau Airport (Aéroport Pau Pyrénées) is located seven kilometres north of the town centre and about an hour’s drive from the Pyrenees’ ski stations and sand beaches of France’s south-west coastline

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