Pau - France
This lively student town is the perfect base for exploring the Pyrenees, and it also has its own
considerable charm.
Situated at the heart of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region, Pau is a buzzing student city with
lots to offer culture vultures, gastronomes and nature lovers.
First stop is : Chateau de Pau, a stunning Renaissance-style castle that boasts beautiful
gardens and one of the richest collections of 16th to 18th century Gobelins tapestries.
Address: 2 rue du Chateau
Tel: 00 33 5 59 82 38 02
www.musee-chateau-pau.fr
Second stop: Artigarrede, an artisan patisserie, where you can pick up russes, a popular
local cake made with almonds and cream
Address: Rue Gassion
Tel: +33 5 59 27 47 40
Third stop: The Saturday Market, where you'll find the best Bearnais produce for sale.
Address: Place de la Republique
Finally, complete your trip by visiting the boulevard des Pyrenees, for breathtaking views of
the Pyrenean summits on a clear day.
considerable charm.
Situated at the heart of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region, Pau is a buzzing student city with
lots to offer culture vultures, gastronomes and nature lovers.
First stop is : Chateau de Pau, a stunning Renaissance-style castle that boasts beautiful
gardens and one of the richest collections of 16th to 18th century Gobelins tapestries.
Address: 2 rue du Chateau
Tel: 00 33 5 59 82 38 02
www.musee-chateau-pau.fr
Second stop: Artigarrede, an artisan patisserie, where you can pick up russes, a popular
local cake made with almonds and cream
Address: Rue Gassion
Tel: +33 5 59 27 47 40
Third stop: The Saturday Market, where you'll find the best Bearnais produce for sale.
Address: Place de la Republique
Finally, complete your trip by visiting the boulevard des Pyrenees, for breathtaking views of
the Pyrenean summits on a clear day.
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