Serviced Apartments in Pau

Pau is a city in the south west of France, only about an hour and a half away from the Spanish border. About the same distance north of the Pyrenees, Pau has wonderful views of this mountain range, said to be some of the best in the area. Slightly off the beaten path, there is still plenty of serviced accommodation in Pau to choose from when it comes to a holiday in this interestingly located city.

Booking a Pau holiday apartment will present you with an interesting city with plenty of history. Although the origins of the city name are uncertain, it has been in documented use since at least the 12th century and in the historic Béarn language means palisade. The locals are known as palois and have a strong Basque history seeing as Pau has been the capital of Béarn (a traditional province of France) since the 15th century. This is also where the famous Béarnaise sauce comes from.

The number one tourist attraction for visitors to the city is the Château de Pau. This attractive castle from the Middle Ages is located centrally in the city and is by far the most dominant building to be seen from Pau city centre (center) apartments. King Henry IV of France was even born in this castle in the 16th century and the castle has been a noted historical monument since 1840 when the French Ministry of culture recognized it as such. Another Royal connection is that Mary Antoinette attended to the castle gardens when she spent her summers in the city.

There are several ways to reach Pau with many choosing to take the train from Paris, Bordeaux or Toulouse for example. The nearest international airport is also in Bordeaux, about a 2.5 hour drive away. When in the city itself, the central Pau apartment rental will find you within walking distance of the majority of the sites, although of course public transport and taxis are available.

Pau also has plenty on offer for sports enthusiasts both in terms of participating and watching. There are several excellent golf courses in the area including the first full 18 hole golf course in Europe no less. The city basketball team has a very successful recent past and Pau also holds stages of the Tour de France. Serviced apartments in Pau also get booked out in advance for the many motoring events happening in and around the city. All kinds of motorsports take place here and it is worth checking the calendar to see if there is a big event on during your stay.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Pau city centre.

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