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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Pau: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Pau
- Pau's history is divided into two parts: It was the birthplace of King Henri IV, one of France's most beloved rulers, in 1553.
- Visit the Château de Pau to learn about his childhood and witness the turtle shell in which he was cradled.
- The other link begins in the mid-nineteenth century when wealthy Scottish doctor Alexander.
- Taylor advised Pau because of its healthful environment.
- It swiftly became a well-heeled British retreat with a racecourse, golf club, and opulent palaces and hotels.
- But whatever you do, you sit back on the Boulevard des Pyrénées and gaze out over the Ossau Valley at those magnificent peaks lined up on the horizon.
- Capital: Pau
- International Airport: Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Population: 85,158
- Currency: New Zealand Dollars
- Time: UTC/GMT +1 hour
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Palauan
- Religion: Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Pau
- The king's birthplace, Château de Pau, is one of the highlights, with the turtle shell in which he was cradled like a newborn remaining intact.
- The boulevard is endlessly exciting for morning jogs and utterly romantic as the sun sets.
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts is a museum dedicated to the fine arts. Louis la Caze, who gave 30 significant paintings in the 1800s, is one of the men to thank for the great collection of works at Pau's fine arts museum.
- The Musée Bernadotte museum, located at the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, tells one of the most intriguing stories of the Napoleonic era.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Pau
- Summer (June–August): Summer weather is often moderate and warm, with average temperatures exceeding 20°C.
- Winter (December–February): The winters are damp, and temperatures regularly drop below 10 degrees Celsius. The majority of the time, it snows.
- Spring (March-May): Spring temperatures average around 11°C, with heavy rainfall possible.
- Autumn (September–November): Autumns are wetter than the summers, with temperatures averaging around 6°C.
- From June to August, summer is the greatest time to visit Pau because the city looks magnificent and the sun shines brightly on the beautiful countryside, making it appear pure.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Pau
Château de Pau
- On December 8, 1553, King Henri IV was born at this castle, and he has long had a particular capture of the French hearts.
- If you want to view the interior, you'll have to join a group because you can't go self-guided.
- The following tours are available in French or Spanish: They run an hour and tour you around a series of lavishly adorned rooms with vaulted ceilings, gilded walls, valuable paintings, and some of France's most delicate Gobelins tapestries.
- If language is an issue, a leaflet with English information is available.
- The king's birthplace, which still preserves the turtle shell in which he was cradled like a newborn, is one of the highlights.
Boulevard des Pyrénées
- Boulevard des Pyrénées, built in the closing years of the nineteenth century, has to be one of France's most remarkable streets.
- It extends along a terrace at the top of the cliff above the Gave de Pau, connecting the Château de Pau west with the Parc Beaumont 800 metres east.
- Getting back in shape, The Pyrenees peaks, such as the distinctive Pic du Midi d'Ossau at the further end of the Ossau Valley, which begins directly next to Pau, may be seen in the distance to the south.
- The avenue is lined with little panels that inform you what you're looking at.
- The boulevard is endlessly stimulating for morning jogs, and as the sun sets, it is unfathomably gorgeous.
Funiculaire de Pau
- The funicular railway, which has been in operation for almost a century, sends trains trundling up and down the 30 per cent grade between the Gare de Pau and the Boulevard des Pyrénées.
- Since 1978, the service has been free, and trains run every three minutes.
- The track is just around 100 metres long, but it will come in handy if you arrive by train with heavy luggage, as Pau's well-heeled visitors may have done in the early 1900s and saw the steep ascent from the station to the Boulevard des Pyrénées.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Pau Off the Beaten Track
Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Louis la Caze, who gave 30 significant paintings in the 1800s, is one of the men to thank for the great collection of works at Pau's fine arts museum.
- La Caze is also remembered for donating 583 works to the Louvre, the largest donation the museum has ever received.
- El Greco, Jacob Jordaens, Zurbaran, and Breughel, the Elder are among the prominent names from the 16th and 17th centuries represented at Pau.
- The 19th-century collections are almost entirely French, with works by Granet, Boudin, Camille Corot, Eugène Carrière, and Edgar Degas among the artists represented.
Musée Bernadotte
- This museum, located near the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, tells one of the most remarkable stories of the Napoleonic era.
- Bernadotte grew up in a modest family, the son of a prosecutor in Pau.
- But, during a period of great turmoil, he rose through the ranks of the army to become a general and then the Emperor's Marshal and later claimed the Swedish crown.
- This man's descendants make up the current Swedish royal family.
- Paintings, miniatures, china, medals, and intriguing pieces of personal mementoes such as letters, telegrams, and everyday goods have been retained in the house as an average Béarnaise residence of the time, with the support of the Swedish royal family.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Pau Culture and Traditions
- Pau is located in Aquitaine, the French province to the southwest. Because of the region's proximity to Spain's border, many aspects of Aquitaine culture may surprise tourists expecting more conventional Gallicism.
- Some people in Aquitaine, particularly the elderly, speak Occitan or Basque as their first tongue.
- Tourists are unlikely to hear Occitan on the streets these days, though there may still be street signs from the early part of the twentieth century when a significantly higher number spoke it of people.
- Around Pau, Basque is likewise uncommon, but it gets more widespread as you travel south in the region.
- It's an excellent idea to taste some foie gras while in Pau, as this dish is a well-known Aquitaine delicacy.
- Oysters, mullet, and carp are among the popular seafood options, with oysters, mullet, and carp being particularly popular among locals.
- Aquitaine is also home to the city of Bordeaux, so finding a local wine to go with your fruits de mer dinner is never a problem.
- Another fascinating aspect of Pau is the English influence, dating back to the early 1800s when General Wellington and his army lived here during the Napoleonic Wars.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Pau: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Jambon de Bayonne
#Food
- Jambon de Bayonne is a dried pork ham from southwestern France salted with salt from the Adour river basin after maturing for at least seven months.
- The ham becomes supple and acquires its particular aroma with hazelnut undertones, delicate taste, and melt-in-the-mouth attributes when thinly sliced during the maturation process.
- It was once a popular dish on the tables of royalty and the wealthy.
- It can be served thinly sliced with olives or cheese as an appetiser, in salads with spinach, asparagus, melon, and cheese, or as a main dish with chicken, potatoes, tarts, or fricassées.
Ossau-Iraty
#Food
- Ossau-Iraty is a semi-hard, uncooked cheese created from goat's milk from the Pyrenees mountains.
- Small cheeses of this type must be aged for 60 days, but the Ossau-Iraty must be aged for at least 90 days.
- Underneath the mouldy, iron-grey skin lies an ivory-coloured body with a granular, creamy texture that melts quickly.
- The flavours are rich and powerful, with hints of nuts and toasted wheat, sweetness, and a faint grassiness.
- Ossau-Iraty is so unusual that it is considered one of the earliest cheeses ever made and is praised as one of the easiest cheeses to pair.
Izarra
#Food
- Izarra is a peppermint-flavoured herbal liquor that comes in two flavours: fragrant, bright yellow Izarra and peppermint-flavoured green Izarra.
- Despite being based on an old 19th-century Basque liqueur, Joseph Grattau created the current version of Izarra in 1906.
- Thirteen herbs and spices are used to make Yellow Izarra Jaune. It's a rich, aromatic drink with spicy and herbal overtones and honey hints.
- Green Izarra Vert is made with a secret blend of 16 herbs and spices, tinted green with a natural herbal infusion, and has a peppermint scent that dominates and gives it its characteristic refreshing flavour.
Au Parapluie des Pyrénées
#Fashion
- If inclement weather catches you off guard, this small company in Pau may be able to save the day: they've been selling and repairing umbrellas for nearly two decades.
- Their umbrellas are entirely handcrafted, as is customary.
- This makes them one-of-a-kind items to acquire, and because they are so robust, your investment might last a lifetime.
Tact
#Fashion
- Tact is a small shop that sells local artists' and artisans' work.
- Here you'll find designer jewellery, home decor, embroidered pins, trinkets, and much more.
- Tact places a premium on the quality and distinctiveness of its products.
Fromagerie Alexandre
#Fashion
- Pau's Fromagerie Alexandre is a cheese business in the city's heart.
- It's no secret that the French like "Fromage" and highly value its quality and flavour.
- You can sample a selection of cow, sheep, and goat cheeses and unique purchase souvenirs.
Paultons Park Rides
#Fun
- Paultons offers a wide range of rides for kids, families, and thrill-seekers, all of which are included in the price of admission (excluding Go Karts).
- Our amusement park has something for everyone, including roller coasters, water attractions, train rides, flat rides, drop tower rides, a driving school, and much more!
- A balloon ride, Ferris wheel, boat rides, tractor rides, train rides, and other rides are available for children under one metre.
- Use our ride guide tool to find out which rides you and your family will like the best.
Peppa Pig World
#Fun
- Peppa Pig has its theme park!
- All admission tickets include Peppa Pig World, part of Paultons Family Theme Park.
- Visit the world's first and largest Peppa Pig World, which features nine exciting rides designed for young children and ideal for toddlers!
- Meet Peppa Pig and George, two of the most popular cartoon characters, who come on the veranda in front of the school house every day that the Park is open for photo opportunities with their adoring admirers.
- Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, Zoe Zebra, and Suzy Sheep also appear throughout the holiday season.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Pau: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Pinail National Nature Reserve is located in northern Nouvelle-Aquitaine, between Poitiers and Châtellerault, in the Vienne, around the town of Vouneuil-sur-Vienne.
- The 2-kilometre discovery trail will take you straight into the heart of Brandes de Poitou's unique scenery.
- You'll discover the history of the plants and creatures you see along the walk, including peat bogs, ponds, moorland, and millstones.
- In the summer, guided tours are held every Wednesday and Sunday from 5 to 6.30 p.m., and in the off-season, once a month.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Pau Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Pau Festival of the University of Thessaly started in the summer of 2016.
- It has been organised every year to build and establish a distinct creative presence within the university's cultural role.
- The Pau Festival is organised by the University of Thessaly with the support of the Rector's Office, in collaboration with the Research Committee and the Property Development and Management Company of the University of Thessaly, under the artistic direction of Maria Thoidou, Head of Music Ensembles of the University of Thessaly (member of the Special Scientific Staff), and with the voluntary participation of members and collaborators of the Music Ensembles of the University of Thessaly.
- The Pau Festival is hosted at the Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Thessaly in the Old Monastery of Pau, located in Argalasti, Pelion.
- Many excellent and renowned musicians from Greece and abroad have already participated in the Festival, supported by the state radio and television (ERT).
- From 2020, the Pau Festival will be included in the register of cultural institutions of the Ministry of Culture.
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