Plan your stay

Pau travel guide

Use this Pau travel guide to explore the historic centre at your own pace and plan day trips to the vineyards, Pyrenees, Lourdes, caves or Atlantic coast.

Practical local guides

Make the most of Pau, close to your apartment.

The apartments face the Château gardens, a convenient base for walking around the historic centre and planning day trips. Start with a walk by the Château and Boulevard des Pyrénées, then choose a guide according to your time and interests. This Pau travel guide links to practical advice for getting around without a car, tasting local food and exploring the surrounding region. Check current visitor information with Pau Pyrénées Tourisme before setting out.

First visit

48 hours in Pau

Castle, historic streets, Boulevard des Pyrénées and Parc Beaumont.

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Practical

Pau without a car

Walking, Idelis buses, Coxitis shuttle and useful local mobility tips.

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Day trip

A day in Lourdes

Transport, parking, accessibility and an easy itinerary.

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Pyrenees

Gourette or Artouste

Choose a resort and prepare a ski day from Pau.

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Atlantic

Basque and Landes beaches

Biarritz, Anglet, Bidart, Capbreton and Hossegor.

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Underground Béarn

Caves near Pau

Bétharram or La Verna, according to your available time.

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On foot

Shops and restaurants around the residence

Bakeries, pharmacies, restaurants and supermarkets on one practical map.

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Before you go

Always check current opening times and conditions on the official websites. Check availability.