Château de Pau
The castle where Henry IV was born, now a national museum with tapestries and historic rooms.
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Pau: airports, things to do and where to stay
Pau, capital of the Béarn, is the birthplace of King Henry IV and a former winter resort much loved by the British. Its boulevard looks out over the whole Pyrenees range.
Pau airports
From the airport to central Pau
Pau-Pyrénées airport is about 10 km from central Pau.
Idelis 17
City bus to central Pau in about 30 min, roughly every hour Monday to Saturday. No service on Sundays or public holidays.
Taxi
Licensed taxis outside the terminal. On Sundays and public holidays it is best to book in advance.
Pau
Things to do in Pau
Boulevard des Pyrénées
Clifftop promenade almost 2 km long with panoramic views of the Pyrenees.
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Funiculaire de Pau
Free funicular climbing from the train station up to the Boulevard des Pyrénées.
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Palais Beaumont
Former Belle Époque winter palace, now a conference centre and casino set in a large park.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Pau?
Pau is served by Pau-Pyrénées (PUF).
How far is the airport from central Pau?
Pau-Pyrénées airport is about 10 km from central Pau.
How do I get from the airport to central Pau?
From Pau-Pyrénées airport you can take Idelis 17 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Pau?
Highlights of Pau include Château de Pau, Boulevard des Pyrénées, Funiculaire de Pau, and Palais Beaumont.
Photo credits
- Château de Pau: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Boulevard des Pyrénées: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Funiculaire de Pau: Flo641, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palais Beaumont: Anne Dieu-Le-Veut, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons