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Located in southwestern France in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region at the northern edge of the Pyrenees. Pau is the birthplace of King Henri IV and the gateway to the Pyrenees. The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers a unique panorama of snow-capped peaks, and the city is a starting point for numerous mountain hikes.

What awaits you

City tripHikingLocal cuisineNature

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 23°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (5°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
5°
Feb
6°
Mar
9°
Apr
13°
May
19°
Jun
23°
Jul
23°
Aug
17°
Sep
14°
Oct
8°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
16d
Mar
14d
Apr
17d
May
17d
Jun
9d
Jul
11d
Aug
14d
Sep
15d
Oct
14d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Pau as a Vacation Destination

Pau is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan