Pau
・Castle where Henry IV was born
【City description】
It’s a town on a hill and we can see the Pyrenees Mountains from there. In addition, Henri IV who began the Bourbon dynasty was born in this town and we can visit his castle at present.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
4h30
【Budget】
7 euros
【Fatigue】
★★☆☆☆
【Map and access to Aquitaine】
①Poitiers: The town where Joan of Arc was tried
②La Rochelle: A popular port town with three towers
③Bordeaux: The central city famous as the port of the moon
④Pau: A town on a hill overlooking the Pyrenees
⑤Bayonne: A town where Basque culture remains strong
⑥Biarritz: One of the leading resorts in the Basque region
⑦Saint-Jean-de-Luz: A seaside town where Louis XIV was married
You can get to Pau from Bayonne by train in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Pau Station
★Go to the street in front of the station and go through a roundabout.
②Funicular★Get off the funicular and turn left to go to Pyrénées Boulevard.
③St-Martin Church★Go to Henri IV St by the dead end. It takes 5 minutes.
④Pau Castle★We walk around the center street. When you leave the castle, turn left and go to Maréchal Joffre St. Turn left at the third crossroad to go to Cordeliers St by the end. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
⑤St-Jacques Church★Go to Saint-Jacques St in front of the church and turn right at the first crossroad. It takes 5 minutes by walk.
⑥Clemenceau Square★Go straight on Maréchal Foch St. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
⑦Art Museum★Return to the street and turn left at the second crossroad of the post office to go to Gambetta St. Turn left at the dead end.
⑧Beaumont Palace★Go to Pyrénées Boulevard while looking at the Pyrenees Mountains as far as the funicular and go back to the station. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】Pau Station
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【Start】
①Pau Station
Gare de Pau
★Go to the street in front of the station and go through a roundabout.
②Funicular
Funiculaire
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
★Get off the funicular and turn left to go to Pyrénées Boulevard.
③St-Martin Church
Église St-Martin
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 6 pm
Close: Sunday
It is a Gothic style church with a distinctive 70 meter bell tower. The decoration of the dome-shaped altar inside is also delicately made, and the rose window is also very beautiful.
★Go to Henri IV St by the dead end. It takes 5 minutes.
④Pau Castle★
Château de Pau
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 7 euros
Opening hour: 9h30 am – 11h45 am / 2 pm – 5 pm
(9h30 am – 5 pm in summer)
Close: 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
This is the castle where Henry IV was born. It was destroyed during the French Revolution, and the only thing that remains associated with him is a cradle made of sea turtles. Visits are by guided tour only.
★We walk around the center street. When you leave the castle, turn left and go to Maréchal Joffre St. Turn left at the third crossroad to go to Cordeliers St by the end. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
⑤St-Jacques Church
Église St-Jaques
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 7h45 am – 6 pm
Close: Tuesday, Sunday
This church, with its two spires, is located right next to the courthouse and its gardens. The interior gives the impression of being dark, but the stained glass windows are made to stand out.
★Go to Saint-Jacques St in front of the church and turn right at the first crossroad. It takes 5 minutes by walk.
⑥Clemenceau Square★
Place Clemenceau
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Boutiques make way for views of the Pyrenees in the town’s central square.
★Go straight on Maréchal Foch St. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
⑦Art Museum◎
Musée des Beaux Arts
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 11 am – 6 pm
Close: Monday, 1/1, 5/1, 7/14, 11/1, 12/25
This museum has an Art Deco style exterior. The staircase entrance with red walls and paintings is beautiful. Works with Pau and the Pyrenees as their themes are also on display.
★Return to the street and turn left at the second crossroad of the post office to go to Gambetta St. Turn left at the dead end.
⑧Beaumont Palace
Palais Beaumont
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This palace on the outskirts of town is used for conferences and other purposes.
★Go to Pyrénées Boulevard while looking at the Pyrenees Mountains as far as the funicular and go back to the station. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】
Pau Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
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【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
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