Overview
Pau serves as an elegant, mid-sized French city (pop. ~85,000) and the capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, encompassing both Basque and Béarnais cultures.
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Before you go
Culture
Pau combines Béarnais and Basque cultures as capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Rugby is a major social focus with Section-Paloise in Top 14.
Food
Regional Béarnais and Basque cuisine features magret de canard, confit, and dishes like la poule au pot. Half portions at Le Berry offer good value.
Transport
Pau Pyrénées Airport (Uzein) is 10 km northwest; Air France provides connections. By car, A64 connects to Bayonne/Toulouse; A65 goes to Bordeaux.