Pau
France · Nouvelle-AquitaineFR
Prefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Pau is a commune overlooking the Pyrenees, the prefecture of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of Southwestern France.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 80,441
- Coordinates
- 43.311, -0.356
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 214 m
Overview of Pau
Travellers heading to Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France will find Pau, a mid-sized city. Records put its population near 80,441. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around sports, adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Pau
Sports in Pau
(5)The sports shortlist for Pau: Biking, Golf, Hunting, Snowboard and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Pau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Pau
(2)Adventure in Pau covers Parachute and Skydiving. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pau.
Nature in Pau
(2)Nature lovers get National Parks and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Pau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Pau
(2)Under nightlife, Pau is tagged with Casinos and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pau.
Water Sports in Pau
(1)Under water sports, Pau is tagged with Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pau.
Best time to visit Pau
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Pau, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Pau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pau known for?
- Pau, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, is best known for sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 80,441 residents.
- What can you do in Pau?
- Recorded activities in Pau include Biking, Golf, Hunting, Snowboard and Tennis. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Pau?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Pau located?
- Pau is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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