Palais des Sports de Pau, Indoor sports arena in Pau, France
The Palais des Sports de Pau is an indoor sports arena in Pau with four square entrance towers connected by metal beams supporting a central vault with skylights. The building holds around 7,700 seats and can be reconfigured flexibly for different sports and concerts.
The arena opened in 1991 and began serving as the city's main events venue. Over its years of operation, it has grown to become a central location for local and regional sports competitions.
The basketball court received the name of Pierre Seillant, Élan's historical president, during the facility's 30th anniversary celebrations in 2021.
The venue is easily accessible with ample parking and sits in a central location. The interior layout provides good sightlines from most seats, making visits comfortable.
The structure rises 25 meters high with glass facades and stands as the largest basketball-specific arena in France.
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