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National Museum and Estate of the Château de Pau

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National Museum and Estate of the Château de Pau

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National Museum and Estate of the Château de Pau

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Location: New Aquitaine, France

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1. Pau Funicular – View of the Pyrenees Frame loop from Pau

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2. Boulevard des Pyrénées – Saint-Martin Church (Pau) loop from Centre Ville

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3. Pau Funicular – Saint-Martin Church (Pau) loop from Pau

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Vincent Reboul

February 2, 2023

It is precisely in this castle erected in the heart of the city, on a rocky spur overlooking the Gave that the future Henry IV, first king of France and Navarre, was born on December 13, 1553.

The place is also known for having been during the second half of the 14th century the fortress of Gaston Phébus count of Foix and viscount of Béarn.

Today it is a high-quality national museum, which you should hurry to discover.

There you will find, among other paintings, works of art from the time of good King Henry as well as the superb Gobelins tapestries, one of the most beautiful collections in France.

The castle's large dining room, which can accommodate more than 100 guests, is impressive.

You will find permanent and temporary exhibitions within the museum, as well as activities. Many of these have a connection to the era of the Green Gallant; nickname given to King Henry IV.

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Bettina

June 26, 2025

The Renaissance castle houses a museum where you can visit, among other things, the living quarters of the last imperial couple of France and the keep from the 14th century.

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Kevin LF

March 17, 2023

The "sides" are to be seen with the gardens and the view of the Pyrenees.

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National Museum and Estate of the Château de Pau

1. Pau Funicular – View of the Pyrenees Frame loop from Pau

2. Boulevard des Pyrénées – Saint-Martin Church (Pau) loop from Centre Ville

3. Pau Funicular – Saint-Martin Church (Pau) loop from Pau

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