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Aug 29, 2019 · Learn about Pau, a delightful city in a superb location near the Pyrenees with historic ties to the English who flocked here in the 19th century.
- Kelby Carr
Pau, Ancient Royal City at the Foot of the Pyrenees. Nestled gracefully at the foothills of the majestic Pyrenees and gently caressed by the invigorating breeze of the Atlantic, the charming city of Pau emerges as an exquisite jewel in the picturesque landscape of southwest France.
Pau is a commune overlooking the Pyrenees, and prefecture of the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The city is located in the heart of the former sovereign principality of Béarn, of which it was the capital from 1464.
The capital of the former province of Béarn, Pau is mainly a spa and tourism centre. It stands on the edge of a plateau 130 feet (40 metres) above the valley of the Pau Stream, which descends from the Pyrenees.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- From The Gave de Pau River to The Boulevard Des Pyrénées
- The Castle of Pau
- The Old Town of Pau
- Pau: A Real Garden City
The river which crosses Pau is named after the town. The Gave de Pau has its source at the famous Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyreneesand flows over 180 km through Lourdes, Pau and Orthez before flowing into the Adour River. The railway station is located at the bottom of the valley between the Pau River and the Heid Canal. Nearby, the old-fashioned ...
Pau’s most famous monument is its castle which dominates the old town. The castle was built on top of a small hill overlooking the River Gave de Pau, on the outskirts of the old market town. The castle became the royal birthplace of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre. The region underwent three major restorations: in the Middle Ages, during the R...
Close to the castle, the old part of town features ancient and narrow streets which have kept their medieval characteristics. The area is not extensive however is worth a stroll to admire the restored medieval and Renaissance townhouses. The area is well maintained and the old buildings have been preserved as much as possible. There are numerous ca...
Pau houses many public gardens. The National Garden surrounds the castle and huge parks comprising several varietal species adorn the city, which enjoys a sunny climate. Rare trees, exotic vegetation, a palm grove, royal gardens and hidden gems populate the area. Pau is a good base from which to explore the Pyrenees and is a gateway to the five Béa...
Capital of Béarn and Prefecture of the Pyrénées Atlantiques. Pau and its agglomeration of nearly 150,000 inhabitants benefit from an exceptional geographical location, between the sea and the mountains. Life is peaceful in this pretty city of Paloise, always with the Pyrenees chain as a grandiose backdrop...
Ideally located halfway between the sea and the mountains, at the heart of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the historic capital of Béarn invites you to discover its many treasures! An emblematic monument of the city, Pau Castle was in turn a fortress of the Viscounts of Béarn, a castle fort under Gaston Phoebus and a royal residence in the Renaissance.
