2 days in and around Pau

Pau
2 days in and around Pau

A getaway in Béarn tempts you but you wonder what to visit in Pau and nearby? If there are family outings? What are the essential visits to discover Pau and its surroundings? or where to find nice walks in the region? We offer you a tourist circuit over a weekend to discover Béarn from Pau, the capital of Béarn.


Article opening photo © Lesley Williamson

Photos of the article © Guide Béarn Pyrénées + additional information

Visit Pau, the capital of Béarn

As a priority, we advise you to spend a day in the capital of Béarn: Pau. It is a very pleasant city for cultural outings, its green spaces and its city center steeped in history. Here are our visit tips for a day trip to Pau:


Pau
Pau
Pau
Pau


Urban stroll in Pau, the royal capital. Read our article to organize a day of discovery, shopping and enjoying the attractions of the city of Henri IV!


Garden of the Château de Pau - Photo © Lesley Williamson
Garden of the Château de Pau - Photo © Lesley Williamson

What to visit around Pau

If you want to get out of the city a bit, without going too far from it, we have selected the coolest sites to do around Pau:


Photo © Asson Zoo

Photo © Asson Zoo

The Gave de Pau - Photo © Charline Prod'Homme
The Gave de Pau - Photo © Charline Prod'Homme

We wish you a pleasant discovery of the city of Pau, for a weekend or a longer getaway to discover the surroundings of the capital of Béarn.


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