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Between the Pyrenees and the Ocean
Nestled in the corner of rural south-west France stands Pau, capital of the Béarn region and bastion of history and culture. The town occupies a unique geographical position in the foothills of the Pyrenees. As well as providing awe-inspiring views of the mountain range, Pau is only a few hundred kilometres from the major towns of Bordeaux and Toulouse and even closer to Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. A springboard to sunny beaches and snow capped mountains, Pau's pretty streets and excellent gastronomy are enough to ensure leaving will be difficult.
Pau's most spectacular sights are located just a small funicular (cable-car) ride from the train station. Set on a hillside stands the majestic château, the former residence of Henri IV, the first Protestant king of France. The town's iconic street, the boulevard des Pyrénées, runs alongside and offers views of palm trees, mountains and the surrounding national park. Busy little streets shoot off behind 'the strip' and converge around the main squares and central areas of Place Clémenceau and Place Royal. Everything is easily accessible from the boulevard - whether it be the bars that line it, the boutiques and clothes shops behind it or the Centre Bosquet a few minutes walk away, where you can do all of your shopping under the same roof.
Pau's famed Béarn cuisine can be sampled at one of the many restaurants located in the oldest part of town right by the château.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts is worth a visit, with a collection of European paintings by the likes of El Greco, Degas, Zurbaran and Boudin.
Sightseeing :
- Lescar Cathedral
- The château, today a national museum, and the grounds
- Alfred de Vigny fountain, on boulevard des Pyrénées
- The palais Beaumont
- A pelote game
- The Haras de Gelos, the national stud farm founded by Napoleon I
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts
- The Cité des Abeilles, or bee city
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