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Passport / Visa
The guide was updated:France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit
Warm weather travellers will appreciate summer in Pau, when the temperatures are pleasant but not too hot. The warm season lasts from mid-June until the end of September and July is the busiest month for tourism.
Winter sports lovers looking for snow will want to visit from late January to early March instead for the best chances of entertainment. In this case, February is the busiest month.
Spring and Autumn are the less crowded seasons, which makes them good for finding deals. Note that rain is more frequent during these periods.
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Airport
Pau-Pyrenees Airport (Aéroport Pau Pyrénées) is located seven kilometres north of the city centre and about an hour’s drive from the Pyrenees’ ski stations and the beaches of France’s south-west coastline.
IDELIS shuttle bus runs from Pau-Pyrenees Airport to Pau town centre and Pau train station. The buses depart from the airport every hour from 7:40am-7:40pm. From the train station the bus leaves approximately every hour from 6:30am-7:50pm. You can buy tickets directly from the bus driver and the journey from Pau-Pyrenees Airport to Pau train station takes about 30 minutes. However, please notice the IDELIS shuttle bus does not run on Sundays or on French public holidays and that it is advisable to book a taxi instead. A list of approved taxis can be found at the Information Desk and also on display at the entrance to the terminal outside.
IDELIS
+33 559 141 516
www.reseau-idelis.com
You can also find shuttle services upon request at the airport for Tarbes and Lourdes:
Transports Lacoste
+33 562 376 767
transport.lacoste@wanadoo.fr
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Public Transport
Pau town centre is compact enough for you to be able to cover all the areas of interest by foot.
Alternatively, the bus service of IDELIS is a cheap and reliable option. Shuttle buses run in the centre of Pau. You can choose between single fares, booklets, day passes and passes for longer periods.
Bicycles can be rented in the city and cars can be rented both at the airport and in town.
8h45 à 18h00, et le samedi de 10h à 12h00 et de 13h à 17h
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Taxi
Access64 taxi
+33 666 056 522
www.taxi-access64.fr
Taxi Didier
+33 605 260 416
www.taxipau64.fr
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Post
Stamps are available from kiosks and newsagents. Various post offices are present around the town.
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Pharmacy
There are numerous pharmacies located around Pau.
La Pharmacie des 7 Cantons
Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-7:30pm
1 rue Montpensier, Pau
+33 559 277 191
Pharmacie de la Poste
Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm
7 Rue Gambetta, Pau
+33 559 274 121
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Telephone
Country code: +33
Area code: (0)559
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Electricity
220 V, 50Hz
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