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.
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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.
Pau, France
2-kilometer promenade offering a direct view of the mountain range from the castle to the Palais Beaumont.
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19th-century public park with walking paths, a bandstand, children's playground, municipal casino, palmarium, and artificial lake.
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Downtown building housing a permanent food market with local product stalls and several restaurants.
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Main public space in the city surrounded by 19th-century buildings, featuring a monumental fountain and shopping galleries.
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Urban transport linking the station to Place Royale since 1908, covering a 30-meter elevation over a 100-meter route.
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Museum institution housed in a mansion exhibiting European paintings, sculptures, and decorations from the 14th to the 19th century.
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13th-century religious building reconstructed in 1871 in neo-gothic style with stained glass windows and a 54-meter tower.
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18th-century dwelling where Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte was born in 1763, who became Marshal of the Empire then King of Sweden and Norway.
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Commemorative structure installed in Bois Louis presenting the names of cyclists who won the Tour de France.
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Equestrian breeding center established in 1808 on 13 hectares, including historical stables, a saddlery, and training spaces.
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Performance and concert venue located in the northern district, with a capacity of 4500 people for cultural events.
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Former casino converted into a convention center, built in 1900, with La Belle Époque restaurant, reception hall, and gardens.
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16th-century administrative building, former seat of the court of justice of Béarn, with a neoclassical facade and inner courtyard.
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Esplanade lined with large 19th-century hotels, offering views of the Pyrenees, connected to the station by the funicular.
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Old fortified city built on a hill with remnants from the 10th century, a Romanesque cathedral, and fragments of original ramparts.
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, France
Equestrian complex established in 1842 featuring a 2100-meter sand track, stables, and training areas.
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Monument inaugurated in 1962 with a stele and commemorative plaques honoring paratroopers who died in service to France.
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Museum institution presenting documents, objects, and testimonies about the 1939-1945 period in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region.
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Municipal establishment providing information to visitors, offering brochures, and organizing guided tours in the city.
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Municipal cultural institution on six levels with collections of books, movies, music, and reading areas located at Marguerite Laborde square.
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Municipal sports complex with three swimming pools, a wellness area, and aquatic activities for all ages.
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3-kilometer automobile track allowing motorsport practice with a driving school and competition organization.
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Municipal forest of 300 hectares with marked trails for walking and cycling as well as picnic areas. The forest contains oaks and maritime pines.
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Municipal sports center with a parquet basketball court, 7500-seat bleachers, and a 400-space parking lot. The building hosts sports events.
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Religious building constructed in the 20th century with a central nave and two aisles. A large mosaic decorates the wall behind the main altar.
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19th-century religious building with reproductions of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes on its vaults. The paintings depict biblical scenes.
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Interactive entertainment establishment inspired by quiz show codes with a host and buzzers.
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Former 19th-century religious building transformed into a cultural space for exhibitions, concerts, and artistic performances.
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Resource and advice center for renovating, constructing, and improving housing. Technical and regulatory documentation available.
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Municipal artistic education institution providing music, dance, and drama classes to students of all levels.