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Monuments and notable sites in Pau

The historical monuments of Pau reflect its royal past. The 14th-century castle, birthplace of Henry IV, overlooks the city. The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers a view of the mountain range. The Palais Beaumont, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Bernadotte birthplace house present local history and art. Religious buildings, historical squares, and the funicular illustrate urban development. The city also has natural spaces and sports facilities, including the racetrack and the motor racing circuit.

Château de Pau
Château de Pau

Pau, France

Residence of the Kings of Navarre during the Middle Ages, this fortress was transformed into a royal palace. It features collections of tapestries and period furniture.

Boulevard des Pyrénées
Boulevard des Pyrénées

Pau, France

2-kilometer promenade offering a direct view of the mountain range from the castle to the Palais Beaumont.

Parc Beaumont
Parc Beaumont

Pau, France

19th-century public park with walking paths, a bandstand, children's playground, municipal casino, palmarium, and artificial lake.

Les Halles
Les Halles

Pau, France

Downtown building housing a permanent food market with local product stalls and several restaurants.

Place Clémenceau
Place Clémenceau

Pau, France

Main public space in the city surrounded by 19th-century buildings, featuring a monumental fountain and shopping galleries.

Funiculaire de Pau
Funiculaire de Pau

Pau, France

Urban transport linking the station to Place Royale since 1908, covering a 30-meter elevation over a 100-meter route.

Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts

Pau, France

Museum institution housed in a mansion exhibiting European paintings, sculptures, and decorations from the 14th to the 19th century.

Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin

Pau, France

13th-century religious building reconstructed in 1871 in neo-gothic style with stained glass windows and a 54-meter tower.

Bernadotte Museum
Bernadotte Museum

Pau, France

18th-century dwelling where Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte was born in 1763, who became Marshal of the Empire then King of Sweden and Norway.

Tour des Géants
Tour des Géants

Pau, France

Commemorative structure installed in Bois Louis presenting the names of cyclists who won the Tour de France.

Haras National
Haras National

Gelos, France

Equestrian breeding center established in 1808 on 13 hectares, including historical stables, a saddlery, and training spaces.

Zénith
Zénith

Pau, France

Performance and concert venue located in the northern district, with a capacity of 4500 people for cultural events.

Palais Beaumont
Palais Beaumont

Pau, France

Former casino converted into a convention center, built in 1900, with La Belle Époque restaurant, reception hall, and gardens.

Parliament of Navarre
Parliament of Navarre

Pau, France

16th-century administrative building, former seat of the court of justice of Béarn, with a neoclassical facade and inner courtyard.

Place Royale
Place Royale

Pau, France

Esplanade lined with large 19th-century hotels, offering views of the Pyrenees, connected to the station by the funicular.

Medieval City of Lescar
Medieval City of Lescar

Lescar, France

Old fortified city built on a hill with remnants from the 10th century, a Romanesque cathedral, and fragments of original ramparts.

Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Jacques

Pau, France

19th-century religious building in Neo-Gothic style with a five-bay nave, colorful stained-glass windows, and a Cavaillé-Coll organ.

Pau Racecourse
Pau Racecourse

Pau, France

Equestrian complex established in 1842 featuring a 2100-meter sand track, stables, and training areas.

Paratroopers Memorial
Paratroopers Memorial

Pau, France

Monument inaugurated in 1962 with a stele and commemorative plaques honoring paratroopers who died in service to France.

Museum of Resistance and Deportation
Museum of Resistance and Deportation

Pau, France

Museum institution presenting documents, objects, and testimonies about the 1939-1945 period in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region.

Pau Pyrénées Tourist Office
Pau Pyrénées Tourist Office

Pau, France

Municipal establishment providing information to visitors, offering brochures, and organizing guided tours in the city.

André Labarrère Media Library
André Labarrère Media Library

Pau, France

Municipal cultural institution on six levels with collections of books, movies, music, and reading areas located at Marguerite Laborde square.

Nautical Stadium
Nautical Stadium

Pau, France

Municipal sports complex with three swimming pools, a wellness area, and aquatic activities for all ages.

Circuit Pau Arnos
Circuit Pau Arnos

Pau, France

3-kilometer automobile track allowing motorsport practice with a driving school and competition organization.

Bastard Forest
Bastard Forest

Pau, France

Municipal forest of 300 hectares with marked trails for walking and cycling as well as picnic areas. The forest contains oaks and maritime pines.

Palais des Sports
Palais des Sports

Pau, France

Municipal sports center with a parquet basketball court, 7500-seat bleachers, and a 400-space parking lot. The building hosts sports events.

Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Joseph

Pau, France

Religious building constructed in the 20th century with a central nave and two aisles. A large mosaic decorates the wall behind the main altar.

Notre Dame du Bout du Pont Church
Notre Dame du Bout du Pont Church

Pau, France

19th-century religious building with reproductions of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes on its vaults. The paintings depict biblical scenes.

Quiz Room Pau
Quiz Room Pau

Pau, France

Interactive entertainment establishment inspired by quiz show codes with a host and buzzers.

Chapelle de la Persévérance
Chapelle de la Persévérance

Pau, France

Former 19th-century religious building transformed into a cultural space for exhibitions, concerts, and artistic performances.

Maison de l'Habitat
Maison de l'Habitat

Pau, France

Resource and advice center for renovating, constructing, and improving housing. Technical and regulatory documentation available.

Conservatory
Conservatory

Pau, France

Municipal artistic education institution providing music, dance, and drama classes to students of all levels.

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