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Pau
Pau is in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Aquitaine.
The highlight of a visit to Pau needs a clear day - the 'Boulevard des Pyrenees' between the Beaumont Parc and the Chateau de Pau passes along the top of a cliff and has amazing views across the Pyrenees. Many of the peaks are visible, from the Pic d'Anie to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau is in the centre of the view. Stunning.
The town of Pau itself is also attractive and worth exploring. The part around the chateau is the most interesting, with a good selection of cafes, shops and restaurants lining the narrow streets. There are many open squares and places in the town, further adding to its charm.
The castle itself can be visited - for me the inner courtyard was the highlight, but if you are an enthusiast of Napoleon III you will also be interested to see his apartments.
Pau was perhaps the first town in France (since medieval times) to become overrun with English - it was a very popular destination with adventurers from England and Scotland throughout much of the 19th century.
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Places to visit - Pau
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Pau.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Pau are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
Tourist Classifications for Pau
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
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