Pau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
About Pau
The town was fortified in the 11th century, and the château de Pau was the birthplace of Henri IV of France. Pau has a population of around 85,000. Pau is the capital of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques and encompasses the Basque and the Bearn people. It is a perfect base to explore Southwest France and the Pyrenees mountains.
Top Attractions in Pau
Explore the best things to see and do in Pau:
- ★Château de Pau
Pau Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:
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