Boulevard des Pyrénées - Pau

Pau City break : a week-end to explore the city's highlights

Pau, a gateway to the Pyrenees, is a town of many features. Make the most of a colourful week-end combining snow and palm trees, in the capital of the Béarn area.

SATURDAY – 11am

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To get your day off to a good start, set off to discover this lovely city with a stroll through the old town's lovely narrow streets. Look upwards and admire the houses as they guide you, and make the most of the boutiques and quaint cafés that liven up the streets. In the city centre, a collective of three artists invested an abandoned area and brought it back to life with their street art. The Atelier ambulant project is a great way to discover a new facet of the city.

Wander to the new covered market (« Halles ») to discover its innovative architecture, taste local flavours and meet the area's producers. Gastronomy fans won't want to miss the city's « gourmet pass » ; available at Pau's Tourist Office, which enables you to taste all the local delicacies (Pyrenees cheeses, Bayonne ham…).

SATURDAY – 2pm

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You simply cannot visit Pau without taking a tour of its famous castle, a memorial place which perpetuates the legend of King Henry the 4th. Admire the Royal Apartments and « salle des Cent couverts », then end your visit by taking in the amazing view of the town and the river Gave. This tour takes you on a journey, 1,000 years back in time to explore local and national history.

Next, enjoy a drink on a Boulevard des Pyrénées terrace and admire the exceptional scenery. The contrast between the palm trees and the snowy peaks in the backdrop make for a a sight you won't forget !

Pau is a green town with well-kept secrets. Relax in the shade of centennial trees in parc Beaumont. Walk around cyprès chauve lake and stop off for rest at the music kiosk.

For an evening drink, we recommand the Snug, a cocktail bar opposite the castle. Their drinks are homemade with seasonal fruit from the market. You'll enjoy the atmosphere in each of the bar's three rooms.

SUNDAY - 11am

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For culture fans, a visit to the fine arts museum is a must. Built in 1930, it is one of the region's main museums. Its exhibitions are renowned for their quality and the variety of works, from the 15th century to today. Here, you'll find paintings by great artists such as Zurbaran, Bassano and Jordaens. All year long, many activities are organized for visitors of all ages.

Into sports ? Test our different golf courses (the town is home to Europe's oldest golf course) then hop over to the racecourse to attend a horse race. A show you won't forget ! For a thrilling experience, try white-water rafting or canoeing/kayaking at the stadium, an amazing spot in the city, to experience aquatic adventures at the foot of the mountains and just a few steps from the castle of Pau.

For lunch with a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees mountains, we suggest hôtel Villa Navarre. The chef's fine gourmet cuisine is made with local products.

SUNDAY – 2pm

Pau was awarded four « lauriers » by the « Ville active et sportive » label. The destination can count on the lively supporters its regional sports teams. In summer, many Tour de France passages occur in the city. Cycling fans simply must visit « Tour des Géants », on the old velodrome, to admire an interactive exhibition dedicated to this internationally famous event.

In May, come and attend the oldest automobile race in town. Its challenging circuits make it quite successful among many race drivers.

If you have some extra time, explore the Pyrenees mountains and admire the splendid landscapes. Just thirty kilometres from Pau, one of France's Most Beautiful Villages, Navarrenx. For a final gourmet experience, take the Jurançon route to meet winemakers and farmers and taste local white wine, with hints of honey and spices.

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Domaine Tinou

Producer of Jurançon wine, red and rosé from Bearn. Certified Ecocert SAS 32600 F

Organic farming since 1964. Visit and free tasting by appointment for the groups.

1325 Chemin Rancés Quartier Rey 64290 LASSEUBE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Domaine de Cabarrouy

Winemakers in the A.O.C. Jurançon wine(Protected Appellation of Origin), Patrice and Freya welcome you in their house of the XVIIIth century. The property overlooks the traditional village of Lasseube and is located in front of the Pyrenees chain. The tranquility of the vaulted cellar invites you to taste dry and soft wines from a singular countryside. Another room is reserved for the reception of groups up to 50 persons.

448 Chemin Cabarrouy Route d'Oloron - Quartier Houratate 64290 LASSEUBE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Le tour du dolmen en écomobilité

This beautiful loop follows the signposted "Tour du Dolmen" trail, with an extension from the station. It allows you to discover the Béarn countryside surrounded by the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Away from the beaten track, it has a few surprises in store: it passes through 2 remarkable villages, a dolmen - the largest in the département - and a section of the Chemin du Piémont Pyrénéen, following in the footsteps of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.



This route is proposed by the Comité Régional de Randonnée Pédestre. Departing from a train station or TER bus stop, it allows you to join a walking or hiking itinerary, and take a stroll in ecomobility!

202 km
Medium
64260 BUZY
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- FFRandonnée Nouvelle-Aquitaine -
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Voie verte de la Vallée d'Ossau

The first sections of the Ossau Valley greenway/bike route have been completed. It will eventually link Buzy to Eaux-Bonnes and will cross 9 municipalities.

To date, 13 km of cycle route (Buzy/Bielle and Geteu/Laruns station sections) with rest areas equipped with multifunctional bicycle terminals. A very easy bike ride at the foot of the mountains, at the entrance of the green Ossau valley, on a greenway that took over from an old railroad. It has a bucolic landscape dimension on the edge of the powerful river Gave that comes down from the mountains, but also a heritage dimension.

11 km
1h 30m
Very easy
Gare de Buzy 64260 BUZY
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
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Office de Tourisme Vallée d'Ossau - Arudy

Place de la Mairie 64260 ARUDY
Du 02/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
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La ferme Hondet

The Hondet farm is located in Lasseubetat, on the Jurançon hillsides between Oloron Sainte-Marie and Pau. It's a small, family-run business in full expansion, whose main activity is the force-feeding and processing of fattened ducks.

Initially, the Hondet farm was devoted to dairy cows. In 1983, the introduction of milk quotas weakened the then booming farm, forcing us to diversify. We opted for duck force-feeding.

Our products are sold on the farm: duck ribs and sausages, pâtés with foie gras and semi-cooked foie gras, preserves.

37 chemin de Hondet 64290 LASSEUBETAT
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Maison Canterou

In the hills of Monein, on the route of Jurançon vines near Lacommande, the “Maison Canterou” is in a wine-farm qualified as “Agriculture raisonnée », Marie-JO and her daughter Corinne will host you as real friends.

This typical Béarn farm, dating from 1860, relates the history of the family, generation after generation. 3 rooms, with carefully chosen décor, are arranged on the first floor of the house, overlooking the vineyards, with delightful views of the hillsides. All of the rooms have full bathroom facilities. Table d’hôte set meals 3 times a week.

Special Features: Tasty breakfasts made with home-made products (yoghurts, jams, crêpes, French toast) are served on a beautiful flower-filled terrace, facing the Pyrenees.

496 route de Lacommande Quartier-Laquidee 64360 MONEIN
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
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Les Jardins d'Ossau

In the village of Buzy, 30 kms from Pau, the ossau gardens offer you a production of small fruits and jams. Ideal for picking fruit at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains. The farm is located near the peat bog of Buzy.

Sale of fruits and home-made jams all year round. Possibility of picking berries (mainly blueberries) in July and August. On site you will find a natural camping area for a quiet stay in the middle of nature.

2 chemin de Départ 64260 BUZY
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
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Camping Les Jardins d'Ossau

In the heart of a protected natural site, in the village of Buzy, is the campsite Les Jardins d'Ossau. The flora and fauna is particular with a peat bog (sphagnum mosses, carnivorous plants, droséras). Ideal for a starting point for a hike in the Ossau Valley.

It is a campsite set in the middle of nature, with 12 pitches on a large shady meadow, wooden chalets to rent by the week and a berry orchard, which you can pick yourself and also learn how to make delicious jams. The campsite Les Jardins d'Ossau welcomes you for a relaxing and educational holiday. On-site sale of jams, fruit and vegetables.

2 chemin de Départ 64260 BUZY
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
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Maison d'Orride

Near Oloron Sainte-Marie, at the end of a long road (sports cars and road bikes, contact us), we welcome you in an old 17th century farmhouse, enthroned in the middle of a preserved nature and overlooking the mountains of Béarn and the Basque Country. Renovated as a charming guest house, with traditional and ecological materials, it will plunge you into a retro and nostalgic atmosphere while offering you modern and quality comfort with a family suite (up to 6 people) and two spacious rooms. Areas for relaxation and well-being are at your disposal: swimming pool, hammam, gym, lounge, garden, massage on reservation..., as well as our suggestions for local discoveries. Local products and organic vegetables are on the menu of our generous and inspired table d'hôtes (some days of the week, on reservation).

D'Orride 64400 LEDEUIX
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Ferme Saulue

Route de Verdets 64400 LEDEUIX
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Chez Zélie

NEWS: The restaurant Chez Zélie offers takeaway meals to order on Sunday lunchtime. Reservation required within the week.

Sunday lunchtime pick-up on site, remember to bring your containers.

This establishment welcomes you in a modern and luminous setting with sober and soothing tones.

The restaurant offers a local and traditional cuisine, based on a maximum of fresh and local products to honour the menu with traditional specialities. Meals are served either in the dining room or on the terrace.

Also at your disposal: a post office as well as a deposit of bread and newspapers.

29 rue de Barétous 64570 ANCE FÉAS
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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LAVIE Marie AC

A holiday home in the heart of the countyside, a few kilometres from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, on the doorstep of the Jurançon vineyards.

This detached holiday house is one of the buildings of a large Béarn farmhouse, offering another holiday home and bed and breakfast. The holiday home is distinguished by its fireplace and its old beams, giving a homely atmosphere. Marie always reserves a special welcome for her guests and talks lovingly about her native Béarn. Numerous little paths lead from the holiday house, perfect for exploring with the family.

Tourist attractions: 5 km away lies the typical Béarn village of Lucq de Béarn, with its listed 16th century church. Wine tasting and visits to wine estates. Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the capital of Haut-Béarn.

Appartement 2 Quartier Auronce 64360 LUCQ-DE-BEARN
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
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LAVIE Marie

Quartier Auronce 64360 LUCQ-DE-BEARN
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
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Chez Zélie

These two rooms are located in the Barétous valley, near the foothills of the Béarn mountains, about 7 kilometres from the town of Oloron Sainte-Marie and 30 kilometres from the Pierre Saint-Martin resort.

The rooms have beds at 0.50 cm from the ground, a television with teletext subtitles and wardrobes with wardrobes less than 1.30 m high from the ground. Each room has an Italian-style shower room, with a mobile seat, mixer taps, transfer bar and vertical bar. The toilets located in the shower room are accessible with a bowl at 0.50 cm high. The colour contrast in the chain of movement is respected and there are visual warning strips on the glass entrance door.

Breakfast is served in a common room.

29 rue de Barétous 64570 ANCE FÉAS
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Maison d'hôtes Les 3 Baudets

Located in the heart of the countryside, on an estate of 14 ha, with protected views of the mountain and the charming village of Issor, the Auberge des 3 Baudets is a real haven of peace!

This carefully restored typical old Béarn farmhouse combines the charm of yesteryear with all modern comforts.

Park, garden, swimming pool, pleasant and spacious rooms, tasty and hearty meals, where everything is generous, good humour natural and relaxation compulsory!

Description of the accommodation, private garden adjoining owner, car park, bathroom with shower private shower room

Mountain view. Shared swimming pool facilities.

Languages spoken: German, Spanish and French. Services: table d'hôtes meals, Wi-Fi

Maison Escoubès Quartier Béziat 64570 ISSOR
Du 29/05/2024 au 31/10/2024
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
- Communauté de Communes du Haut-Béarn -
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Domaine Malarrode

This estate is on the hillsides of Monein, near to Pau and facing the Jurançon vines and the Pyrénées. For generations the Malarrode estate has been home to the Mansanné family who have harvested the vines and farmed the land. In 1986, Gaston decided to devote the entire estate to winemaking; a total of 14 hectares of vines were planted, part of which were terraced. He then restructured the vineyard and invested in new barrels for the cellar. He focuses on the quality of the harvest to produce three very typical vintages : one dry and two sweet Jurançons.

Guided tours of the set up, tastings and direct sales are on offer and campervans are welcome via the France Passion network.

361 route du haut ucha Quartier Ucha 64360 MONEIN
Du 02/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
- Office de tourisme Cœur de Béarn -
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Le Balcon de l'Ossau

In the heart of the Ossalois village of Bescat with its sloping streets, facing south and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, you will find the guest house "le Balcon de l'Ossau". About 25 km separate Bescat from Pau, 17 km from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 31 km from Gourette and about 45 km from Spain.

Three rooms decorated and personalized by Kathrin and Michel. Located on the first floor of an old presbytery, they have an independent entrance opening on the garden and a pleasant terrace for breakfasts with view on mountains. Jams and yogurts prepared by Kathrin. Parking at 50 meters.

17 Rue Du Bourg 64260 BESCAT
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
- OT Vallée d'Ossau Pyrénées -
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