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.
Location: Pau
Address: Rue Suzanne Bacarisse, 64000 Pau, France
Phone: +33559800122
GPS coordinates: 43.33453,-0.36269
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Pau, the historic capital of Béarn, preserves notable traces of its royal past. The 14th-century castle, birthplace of Henry IV, overlooks the city and stands as the centerpiece of the local heritage. The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers views of the mountain range and connects several landmarks. The city maintains several museums, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée Bernadotte, housed in the French marshal's birthplace. Religious buildings such as the Saint-Martin and Saint-Jacques churches, along with the historic Parlement de Navarre, document urban development over the centuries. The funicular railway, opened in 1908, links the upper town with the railway station district. Pau also features sports and recreational facilities including the racecourse, the Circuit Pau Arnos, and the national stud farm in the adjacent commune of Gelos. Parc Beaumont and the Forêt de Bastard provide green spaces within the city limits. In Lescar, a few miles away, a medieval settlement maintains its own historical character.
Zénith de Pau
220 m
Zénith Pyrénées
216 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
4.1 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Pau
4.2 km
Les Halles
3.9 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Pau
3.3 km
Exotic Park
3.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pau
3.6 km
Parc Lawrence
3.5 km
Temple protestant de Pau
4.2 km
Villa Sainte-Hélène
3.6 km
Église Saint-André de Pau
3.7 km
Fun Room Escape Game
1.4 km
New Bowling des Pyrénées
2.1 km
Parachute City and Light Aviation
2.4 km
Médiathèque André Labarrère
3.8 km
Église Saint-Julien de Lons
2.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pau
2.2 km
Église Saint-François-Xavier de Billère
3.4 km
Église Saint-Michel de Montardon
4.2 km
Bernadotte Museum
4.2 km
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
3.9 km
Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des Derniers Jours de Pau
1.3 km
Maréchal Bosquet
4.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Pau
2.8 km
Chapelle du couvent des Réparatrices de Pau
4.2 km
Institut Claude Laugénie
2.1 km
Fablab de Pau
4 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes