Place Royale
Guide
Photo: ErnestoLaPomme · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeViewpointAllow 20–45 minutesPut together by AI from open data on 29 Oct
What you'll see
A wide, open square at the edge of the plateau. On clear days it looks straight out over the Pyrenees. The town hall stands on one side.
A brief history
The square became the heart of Pau as the town grew. The view over the mountains helped make Pau a fashionable place to stay in the 19th century.
Tips
- Best time
- Clear mornings or late afternoon, when the peaks are most likely to be visible.
- Cost
- Free.
- Allow
- 20–45 minutes
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Good to know
- Area
- Boulevard and Place Royale: The grand central strip with mountain views, squares and the town hall.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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