Top Things to do in Pau
10 Things to Do in Pau That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Pau, France including Boulevard des Pyrenees, Stade d’Eaux Vives Pau-Pyrenees, Experience Canyon, Adventure Rooms Pau, Les Jardins Sothys, Funiculaire de Pau, Beta-Bloc Escalade, Chateau de Pau, Circuit Pau Arnos, Musee des Beaux Arts.
Restaurants in Pau
1. Boulevard des Pyrenees
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By Arnaud P
"Pau has the most beautiful land view in the same way that Naples has the most beautiful sea view" (« Pau est la plus belle vue de terre comme Naples est la plus belle vue de mer »).
Enough said.
You have to be here and feel that you are part of history.
2. Stade d’Eaux Vives Pau-Pyrenees
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Between sea and Mountains, next to the Pyrenees and Spain, the Pau-Pyrénées whitewater stadium welcomes you all year long. Try canoeing, kayak, rafting, whitewater swimming. A pool for beginners 4 rivers with different flows. recreation and picnic areas.
Reviewed By FernIze - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is one of two white water stadiums in France. It is certified for world championships in Kayak and Canoe. It is modern, nicely situated close to Pau on the side of the Gave river, has a restaurant and excellent facilities. It essentially is an artificial water circuit, for which eh level/speed of water can be moderated to allow for different levels of complexity. At the finish, there is an escalator belt which lifts the boats or rafts back to the start. You can come here to enjoy watching professionals compete (or train), or make use of the many possibilities for amateur white water activity, including rafting.
3. Experience Canyon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 63 reviews
Occupational Structure Training and Canyon guide (Pyrenees, France, Europe and International).Mountain activities and whitewater / Adventure / Training.Centre ICOpro Labeled structure ICOpro.
Reviewed By Mike G - Johannesburg, South Africa
Laurent Poublan of Pau is an excellent canyon guide; a masterful rigger; and dynamic individual.
I went canyoning with Laurent and his team as a day trip out of Pau and the entire experience was fantastic. Laurent organised all the transport and access as well as perfect training. Inside the canyon he was in his element and clearly controlled the entire process.
The equipment was perfect and the safety absolute.
A definite must do experience if you are in this part of the world.
4. Adventure Rooms Pau
Overall Ratings
5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Arizona64320 - Idron, France
Un superbe accueil dans cet endroit insolite... Enigmes bien menées dans un cadre aux décors diversifiés... notre premier adventure trip, vraiment très divertissant et extrêmement addictif ! On recommande... l'équipe est adorable.
5. Les Jardins Sothys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Nick W - Hythe, United Kingdom
Well worth the time - a lovely setting and charming Gardens and helpful staff. The shop is worth a look around too and the stuart is excellent.
6. Funiculaire de Pau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By rayraynewby - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
An interesting method of transport for getting from the railway station up to the Boulevard Des Pyrenees and vice versa. Also it's free.
7. Beta-Bloc Escalade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Paul O
Ambiance et qualité des blocs au top! Une salle pour tous les niveaux! Avec un petit bar en prime!!!
8. Chateau de Pau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 967 reviews
Louis-Philippe, who held dear the celebration of French historical memorabilia, wanted Pau, so linked to the memory of Henri IV, to be part of this artistic programme, and a major contribution to his political credibility. Himself unable to visit the site, the king kept abreast of the work at his Bearnaise residence, while the Dukes of Orléans, Némours and Montpensier were entertained there with all due ceremony. The important purveyors to the Crown created an original suite of furniture in the then fashionable neo-gothic and neo-renaissance style for the chateau of Pau. These furnishings are an example of the authentic decoration of a royal abode under the July Monarchy. The tapestries on show at the château of Pau are, virtue of their number and quality, one of the most valuable collections in France.
Reviewed By FKine - Melegnano, Italy
We got the last French guided tour of the day (you can have other language options just written) . Entrance was 7 euros and the visit lasted less than 30 minutes, inside the old kitchen, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. During summer there are light shows on the evening for free.
9. Circuit Pau Arnos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Vj57 - Pau, France
Every week there are different events held at the circuit for cars and motorbikes. Track days, testing and racing. Spectators can view most of the circuit from the stands. The circuit continues to be improved all the time. Set on a hillside the circuit is very undulating so very popular with the drivers.
10. Musee des Beaux Arts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By MILOUW - New York City, New York
Do not expect much from this museum. There are some nice old masters paintings and a beautiful Albert Marquet painting. Also some Art Deco sculptures. But on the whole most works are second rate with an emphasis on late XIXTH century painters.
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