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20 07 2010

PAU, France: Pau Chateau, Grand Views to the Pyrenees and the Tour de France

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Europe, tags: , , , ,

Where is Pau?

Pau is 50km from the Pyrenees in southern France and stands on a 200m elevation, making it the perfect travel destination for splendid views to the Pyrenees from the Boulevard des Pyrenees. Alphonse de Lamartine said: “Pau has the world’s most beautiful view of the earth just as Naples has the most beautiful view of the sea.”

The Chateau de Pau is located in the centre of Pau and was built during the 14th century. Here the museum of Bearnais architecture is housed where you can see architecture, furnishings and other aspects of Bearnais life.

Pau is featuring today because Stage 16 of the Tour de France is finishing here.

France (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Pau

One Great Reason to Visit Pau

One great reason to visit this travel destination is most definitely for the stunning views to the Pyrenees and surrounding valleys.

Pau, France

For More Information

  • Wikipedia
  • Official Tourism Site

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    5 Responses to “PAU, France: Pau Chateau, Grand Views to the Pyrenees and the Tour de France”
    1. Tweets that mention Today's #dream #travel destination is: PAU, France Stage 16 of the #tdf will finish here today! -- Topsy.com says: July 20th, 2010 at 8:01 am

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    2. Mark H says: July 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 am

      I loved Pau when I stayed there some years ago. Excellent food, relaxed lifestyle and people. We must also both be enjoying the Tour de France as my latest post is on one of the mountain passes just near Pau (http://www.travel-wonders.com/2010/07/enduring-col-du-tourmalet-france.html).

    3. Kirsty Wilson says: July 22nd, 2010 at 11:43 am

      Yes, it does appear we both love Pau…and the Tour de France. I would love to follow it one year but pity you’d have to share it with 1,000s of others! 😉

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