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Pau ( French pronunciation: [po], Occitan pronunciation: [paw]) is a commune overlooking the Pyrenees, and prefecture of the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. [4] The city is located in the heart of the former sovereign principality of Béarn, of which it was the capital from 1464.
France This Way review: Pau is an impressive town, with a large and vibrant town centre as well as the views to the mountains and a castle among the attractions, and a visit is recommended - preferably on a sunny day if you want to appreciate the views!
Aug 15, 2023 · Pau, Ancient Royal City at the Foot of the Pyrenees. Nestled gracefully at the foothills of the majestic Pyrenees and gently caressed by the invigorating breeze of the Atlantic, the charming city of Pau emerges as an exquisite jewel in the picturesque landscape of southwest France.
Welcome to the gateway to the Pyrenees! Join us beneath the palm trees of Pau, for the carnival or the crime novel festival. We also picked up some tickets for a concert at Henry IV’s castle. Seated in the restaurant of Étienne Rozès, you’ll develop a taste for the South-West. On the menu? Boiled chicken, obviously!
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Jan 26, 2020 · Boulevard des Pyrénées. Laid out in the final years of the 19th century, Boulevard des Pyrénées has to be one of France’s most extraordinary streets. It links the Château de Pau in the west with the Parc Beaumont 800 metres to the east, and runs along a terrace at the top of the cliff above the Gave de Pau.
Aquitaine. Capital of the historic Béarn in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department, elegant Pau stands beneath the Pyrenees. Every major city has its iconic street. The boutique-lined boulevard. The monumental avenue. Or perhaps the quaint quarter fringed with historic houses. But few can boast anything to match the elegant city of Pau…
