Fatherland of the king Henri IV but also of Bernadotte officer born here, who, under Napoleon 1st, become king of Sweden , Pau is a city which have marked the history. Prefecture of the Atlantic Pyrenees, department which shelters 2 populations with strong personalities the Basque and the inhabitants of Bearn, Pau is a place of hirings of holidays ideal for people in love with the nature and the winter sports. The charm of the city also finds in the many green areas the such as Beaumont Park.
Several Pyrenean ski stations are accessible from Pau, in particular the station of Candanchu Somport, Franco-Spanish ski station on the 2 slopes of the Pyrenees where the skiers will rent their material for a winter sports stay. The surroundings of Pau in the same way, are places for the hikers who appreciate the forests crossed by marked out paths. The Way of Saint-Jacob de Compostelle passes besides by there.
The gastronomy of Bearn is a little that of the Sud Ouest and one finds there foie gras and artisanal pork-butchery.
Many hotels, camp-sites or hirings of private individuals are at the disposal of the holiday makers for an estival, winter stay or low season.
Navarre Hotel: The villa navarre, hotel 4 seasons located in a very
beautiful park, has 30 luxurious rooms and the complete range of
service of an establishment of this category (air-conditioning,
satellite television and Internet, Coffre-fort, bathroom with hair
drier…). The restaurant proposes a very beautiful chart inspired by the soil, and the wine waiter will be able to advise you the best wines to accompany your dishes. For her leisures, the customers have an external swimming pool, with for panorama the Pyrenees. In its walls, the villa proposes its L ’ space forms with swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and hall sports. Adresse: 59 avenue Trespoey 64000 Pau.
- Hiring loft Pau: Apartment for rent, 120m2 very comfortable and agreeably furnished, standard loft for 4 people, in the centre town. Hiring for a day, a week end or a week. Equipped kitchen (furnace, dishwasher, refrigerating freezer), living room with television, DVD, hifi, 2 rooms with 1 bed 160x200 and 2 beds 90x200, bathroom with bath-tub, shower, washing machine. 2 WC. Adresse: Loft Carnot 7, rue Carnot 64000 Pau.
The tourist office located, Place Royale Hôtel de Ville 64000 Pau, will give you all information on this subject.
