Discover the history of Pau on a guided walking tour of the Old Town. From the Boulevard des Pyrenees through the Hedas neighbourhood to the gardens of the Castle of Pau.

PRICE: $363
per group up to 6

 

Begin at the majestic Place Royale, where the bronze statue of King Henry IV, the beloved “Good King,” welcomes you. Stroll down the Boulevard des Pyrenees with sweeping views over the Pyrenean peaks. Pass by the church dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours and the wonderful hotel Gassion: a silent witness to the city’s golden age as “The Queen of Winter Resorts.”

Winding into the Old Town, enter a maze of cobbled streets and ancient facades. From hôtel Sully to the Chateau de Pau where Henri IV was born, wander into Rue Maréchal Joffre, a lively boulevard filled with shops. From the Marguerite de Navarre square to the rue des Cordeliers, leading to the Saint Jacques church: a stop on the pilgrims’ route to Santiago de Compostela.

Discover the house of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte where you discover a remarkable tale of destiny that ties Pau not only to France but also to Scandinavia’s royal line. Then, discover where “Behold a Pale Horse” was filmed as you stroll through the “Hedas” neighborhood: originally a natural gully that carried rainwater and waste to the Gave de Pau but recently had one of the most fascinating transformations in the city’s history.

Your tour concludes where Pau’s history began: the gardens of the chateau. A city that was once royal and still is!

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Discover the history of Pau on a private walking tour of the Old Town

Guided walking tour of Pau
Visit to Place Royale
Stroll down Boulevard des Pyrenees
Visit to Church of Saint Martin of Tours
Visit to hotel Gassion
Tour of Old Town
Visit to hôtel Sully
Visit to Chateau de Pau
Walk through Rue maréchal Joffre
Visit to Marguerite de Navarre square
Visit to rue des Cordeliers
Visit to Saint Jacques Church
Visit to house of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
Tour of Hedas neighbourhood
Visit to gardens of the chateau
Meals and drinks

 

 

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