The city, in south-west France has an abundance of historical charm just waiting to be discovered. Memoirs of medieval times, reviewing the Renaissance, or to remember the role of romantic are just a few of the many riches you will encounter while studying the cultural diversity of the city.
Conspicuous place, to begin his historic tour of Pau is the local tourism office (the Office of Tourism, 2 Rue Henri IV), where you can find many guides and brochures (in English, Spanish, German and French), with description and suggested walking routes city. Bureau of Tourism itself has its own little piece of history. Originally, it was hotel, built in 18 century, and the final resting place in the Lord Selkirk Canada.
Manual of the three kingdoms “, located in the” History and Heritage leaflet (Office of Tourism) is undoubtedly the best way to find a rich past of the PAU. Beginning with Henry IV Street (Rue Henri IV), guide to help you explore the range of inspiring places, including the Museum of Bernadotte, the money the tower, and, of course, the birthplace of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre – The Castle. There are twelve stages in detail in the “Three Kingdoms” Guide, gathered in a geographically convenient for tourists. Here is a summary of what to expect from those twelve regions.
1. Department of Tourism at the first port of call. Took many reference books and free information as possible before going out on the great day of history and culture.
2. Rue Henri IV virtually the same street, the Bureau of Tourism, but, having just a few steps you will see a subtle change from 16, 17 and 18 century architecture. Pay attention to the columns and sculptural forged iron balcony, and Terracotta paving outside the building indicates the Pyrenees.
3. Parliament of Navarre was founded around 1620, after Louis XIII signed the decree of the Union of Bearn, France. Parliament approved the former courts as a meeting place; The building was originally built in 1585, re-built after fire damage in 1716, and were eventually released in 1856, when the new premises, which were found. Original courts have already been renovated and are home to the General Council of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
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