Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Pau, France

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 107 m
Descend 86 m

Experience Pau in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Pavillon des Arts

Show sight on map

The Pavillon des Arts is an exhibition space located in Pau that also houses the Centre d'interprétation de l'architecture et du patrimoine as part of the city's registration with the Villes et pays d'art et d'histoire label. Built in 1831 on the hillside and then extensively remodelled in 1907, the Pavillon des Arts has served various functions throughout its history: a bathhouse, a village hall and even a temporary casino.

Wikipedia: Pavillon des Arts de Pau (FR)

267 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Église Saint-Martin

Show sight on map
Église Saint-Martin asturdesign-net / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of Saint-Martin is a religious building located in the city of Pau, in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Martin de Pau (FR), Website

297 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Château de Pau

Show sight on map

The Château de Pau is a castle in the centre of the city of Pau, the capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Béarn. It dominates that quarter of the city.

Wikipedia: Château de Pau (EN), Website

512 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Musée Bernadotte

Show sight on map
Musée Bernadotte Florent Pécassou / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Bernadotte museum is located in Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), at the edge of the Hédas district. The museum traces the life and the journey of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte who became Marshal of Empire then king of Sweden and Norway.

Wikipedia: Musée Bernadotte (FR)

103 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Église Saint-Jacques

Show sight on map

The Church of Saint-Jacques is one of the churches in Pau, located in the heart of the city next to the courthouse.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Jacques de Pau (FR)

751 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 6: Église Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague

Show sight on map

The Church of Saint-Louis de Gonzague is a place of worship located on the Place Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague in Pau, in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague de Pau (FR), Website

285 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: Musée des Beaux-Arts

Show sight on map
Musée des Beaux-Arts

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau is a French municipal museum, located in the city of Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It was founded in 1864 on the initiative of the Society of Friends of the Arts of Pau and Charles Le Cœur, its president and first curator of the museum.

Wikipedia: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau (FR), Website

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.