Pau is situated in the south-west of France, around 5km from Spain, and at the foot of the Pyrenees some of the views available here are the best in France. The Chateau de Pau is the city's major landmark, but as the capital of Bearn, Pau is also a thoroughly modern commercial hub and home to a wealth of restaurants, bars and shops.
Car hire in Pau allows you to venture out to places like the vineyards of Jurancon, giving you a taste of the local countryside or perhaps Lourdes if you're visiting on pilgrimage. Hiring a car in Pau is available from Pau Pyrenees Airport, Lourdes Tarbes Airport, and Pau city centre.
If you arrive by train, you can scale the Chateau de Pau by using the famous Funicular Railway and enjoy the views form the city. The Boulevard des Pyrenees and the Place Clemenceau are often identified as the city's most important public spaces.
If you're hiring a car in Pau, you'll love some of the nearby scenery; the Jurancon Vineyards of Cru Lamouroux are a great first stop as you venture towards the mighty Pyrenees. Alternatively, many visitors use Pau as a base for visiting Lourdes which is just 40km on the D817/D940. Rent a car in Pau and enjoy the magnificent Pyrenees countryside.
