Pau - Do & See
- Nearby guides:
- Biarritz
- Bordeaux
- Zaragoza
- Bergerac
- Toulouse
- Vitoria
- Bilbao
- Carcassonne
- La Rochelle
- Limoges
- Other guides in France:
- Courchevel
- Grenoble
- Grenoble Ski Region
- Les Deux Alpes
- Limoges
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Nice
- Nîmes
- Paris
- More
Pau Château Museum
The town’s defining symbol and birthplace of Henri IV, the castle was originally built in 1370.
Boulevard Des Pyrénées
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
Well-organised fine arts museum with works by household names, Rubens and Degas.
Musée Bernadotte
Museum dedicated to the Frenchman who rose from the lowly ranks of the Gallic army to become King of Sweden in 1810.
Pau Racecourse
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
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
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
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
The Pyrenees ski resorts are easily accessible from Pau and more affordable than the Alps for passes and hire.
