Forêt domaniale de Bastard, National forest in northern Pau, France.
The forest extends over 300 hectares, featuring shaded paths, wetlands, and numerous wooded areas populated with oak and chestnut trees.
The territory, formerly used as pastureland, transformed into a cultivated forest area during the second half of the twentieth century.
The GR 653, part of the Arles Way of the Saint James Path, crosses through the forest connecting the towns of Morlaàs and Lescar.
Visitors have access to 10 kilometers of maintained trails, including bicycle paths, walking trails, and a separate equestrian route.
Seven educational stations and fifty orienteering markers allow visitors to explore the forest through educational and athletic activities.
Location: Pau
Address: Bd Olof Palme, 64000 Pau, France 64000 Pau 64000 Pau
Website: https://pau.fr/article/la-foret-de-bastard-un-espace-de-loisirs-pour-tous
GPS coordinates: 43.34333,-0.35937
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:31
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.
Zénith de Pau
973 m
Zénith Pyrénées
971 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
5.1 km
Les Halles
4.9 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Pau
4.3 km
Exotic Park
3.8 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pau
4.6 km
Parc Lawrence
4.5 km
Villa Sainte-Hélène
4.4 km
Église Saint-André de Pau
4.7 km
Fun Room Escape Game
2 km
Église Saint-Julien de Serres-Castet
4.9 km
Château du Bilaà
5 km
New Bowling des Pyrénées
3 km
Parachute City and Light Aviation
2.3 km
Quiz Room Pau
4.4 km
Médiathèque André Labarrère
4.8 km
Église Saint-Julien de Lons
3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pau
2.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Buros
3.7 km
Église Saint-François-Xavier de Billère
4.3 km
Église Saint-Michel de Montardon
3.2 km
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
4.9 km
Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des Derniers Jours de Pau
1.9 km
Maréchal Bosquet
5.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Pau
3.8 km
Institut Claude Laugénie
3.1 km
Fablab de Pau
5 kmReviews
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