LEISURE ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF PAU
For your more leisurely outings, the Boulevard des Pyrenees is one of the favorite places for visitors. It offers an exceptional panorama of nearly 150 km of the Pyrenees mountain range. This view is classified and protected since 1944! The "Promenade des Anglais montagnarde" with its 850 meter long balustrade serves as an orientation railing. It can be reached from the station by a funicular. Continue by visiting the English villas. These sumptuous residences of the XIXth century are the witnesses of the time when the aristocracy of the whole world flocked to Pau. They came to Pau to enjoy the mild climate. There are only about a hundred of them left, each one as impressive as the other. Finally, the Pau-Pyrenees white water stadium will delight the less and the more athletic. With its 300 meters long and flows of up to 15 m3 per second, the white water stadium is intended for the training of future canoe champions. In addition, it also hosts the training of the French elite pole. This ultra-modern equipment is also open to the general public who love thrills!
THE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF PAU
Start by visiting the Château Henri IV. Over the centuries, it has become a royal, imperial, national palace and then a museum, and offers its visitors a real dive into local and national history. The centuries have left their mark on its walls and in its decorations. Many historical figures have left their mark on it and above all, that of Henri IV, the first king of France. Then, you can discover the Beaumont Palace and its Park. The Winter Palace, today houses a casino and one of the most beautiful historical congress centers in Europe. And the Park, this English-style garden is home to remarkable trees and an open-air theater, where many shows are held, including the "Summer in Pau" festival. Finally, take the time to contemplate all the works of art present at the Fine Arts Museum. This museum presents sober and uncluttered. Second museum of Aquitaine, it has interesting collections of European painters and sculptors from the end of the 15th century to the 21st century. Then, the Bernadotte Museum, in the heart of an authentic Béarnaise house, come and discover the fabulous epic of a young officer from Pau under the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte, who became King of Sweden, Norway and Eastern Pomerania.
