Welcome to Pau
Nestled in the corner of rural south-west France stands Pau, capital of the Béarn region and bastion of history and culture. The town occupies a unique geographical position in the foothills of the Pyrenees. As well as awe-inspiring views of the mountain range, Pau is only a few hundred kilometres from the major towns of Bourdeaux and Toulouse and even closer to Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. A springboard to sunny beaches and snow capped mountains, Pau’s pretty streets and excellent gastronomy are enough to ensure leaving will be difficult.
Facts
| Population | 90,000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | From 9.30-10.00am to 7.00-7.30pm and often closing for one to two hours for lunch. |
| Newspapers | La Dépêche du Midi La Nouvelle République des Pyrénées Sud Ouest Le Monde Le Figaro Libération |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance 15 Police 17 Fire 18 |
| Tourist information | Office de Tourisme et de Congrès - Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) Address: Place Royal (Hôtel de Ville), in the centre Tel: +33 5 59 27 27 08 |
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