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'''Pau''' is a city in [[France]]. Check out the wikipedia articles in [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau French] or in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau English]<!-- Some basic information here. Indication of number of CouchSurfers. Please remember that this is not a travel guide - | '''Pau''' is a city in [[France]]. Check out the wikipedia articles in [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau French] or in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau English]<!-- Some basic information here. Indication of number of CouchSurfers. Please remember that this is not a travel guide - Wikivoyage is where travel-guide information should be written! --> | ||
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==History of Pau== | == History of Pau == | ||
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More informations about the History of Pau on the [[wikipedia:Pau]] ! | More informations about the History of Pau on the [[wikipedia:Pau]] ! | ||
==What to visit ?== | == What to visit ? == | ||
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More informations about the places to visit in Pau on the [[ | More informations about the places to visit in Pau on the [[wikivoyage:Pau]] ! | ||
[[ | [[File:Chateau de Pau.jpg |thumb|150pxright|Chateau de Pau]] | ||
[[ | [[File:CS_meeting_Oct_001.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Meeting CS 3 Oct 2008]] | ||
[[ | [[File:CS_meeting_Oct_009.jpg|thumb|250px|left|With Brazil sun joining us !]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Palais Beaumont.jpg |thumb|200px|right|Palais Beaumont]] | ||
[[ | [[File:CS_meeting_Oct_003.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Sharing CS experiences]] | ||
==Meetings== | == Meetings == | ||
[http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=17849 CS meeting in Pau on October 3rd]. Venue: Jewlyz Sound @ 21h | [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=17849 CS meeting in Pau on October 3rd]. Venue: Jewlyz Sound @ 21h | ||
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[[ | [[File:Boulevard des pyrénées.JPG|thumb|150px|left|Boulevard des Pyrénées]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Sunset at the Castle.jpg |thumb|200px|right|Sunset at the Castle]]<br /> | ||
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==Tips== | == Tips == | ||
The [http://www.pau.fr Pau.fr] city webpage is fairly good, but in French only. | The [http://www.pau.fr Pau.fr] city webpage is fairly good, but in French only. | ||
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'''CHEMINS DE SAINT JACQUES:'''<br /> | '''CHEMINS DE SAINT JACQUES:'''<br /> | ||
People often come to Pau to reach the Chemins de St Jacques, en route to Spain. Access is usually from | People often come to Pau to reach the Chemins de St Jacques, en route to Spain. Access is usually from St Jean Pied de Port or Navarenx<br /> | ||
- St Jean Pied de Port is accessed by train, via Bayonne (See "transportation" below). To get there you | - St Jean Pied de Port is accessed by train, via Bayonne (See "transportation" below). To get there you could land in Biarritz instead of Pau<br /> | ||
- Navarenx is another story: take the Pau-Mauleon bus line with TPR (See "transportation" below), get of in Mourenx, and hitch/hike 10km to Navarenx...<br /> | - Navarenx is another story: take the Pau-Mauleon bus line with TPR (See "transportation" below), get of in Mourenx, and hitch/hike 10km to Navarenx...<br /> | ||
''Please look up info on specialized websites, and feedback any info and links that could be of use to other CS''<br /> | ''Please look up info on specialized websites, and feedback any info and links that could be of use to other CS''<br /> | ||
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[[ | [[File:Welcome to the Pyrénées.jpg |thumb|150px|left|Piau Ski Resort, Pyrénées]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Col d'Aubisque, in the Pyrénées.jpg |thumb|250px|right|Aubisque Pass, Pyrénées]] | ||
'''SKI RESORTS:'''<br /> | '''SKI RESORTS:'''<br /> | ||
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[[ | [[File:Wine Tasting at Clos Lapeyre.jpg |thumb|150px|left|Jurançon Wine Tasting]] | ||
'''LA ROUTE DES VINS : le Jurançon'''<br /> | '''LA ROUTE DES VINS : le Jurançon'''<br /> | ||
Regional treasure : white wine ! You must discover the taste of Jurançon.<br /> | Regional treasure : white wine ! You must discover the taste of Jurançon.<br /> | ||
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It is nice to go directly to the wine producer, instead of a cooperative. Driving throught the hills of Jurancon and Gan, you get past lots of them, usually open to visitors without reservation. Tried and tested : [http://www.jurancon-lapeyre.fr Le Clos Lapeyre] and [http://www.vins-jurancon.fr/domaines/plaquette.php?id=21 Cru Lamouroux]<br /> | It is nice to go directly to the wine producer, instead of a cooperative. Driving throught the hills of Jurancon and Gan, you get past lots of them, usually open to visitors without reservation. Tried and tested : [http://www.jurancon-lapeyre.fr Le Clos Lapeyre] and [http://www.vins-jurancon.fr/domaines/plaquette.php?id=21 Cru Lamouroux]<br /> | ||
''Note: Please feedback when you find a winetasting place that offers explanations in English''<br /> | ''Note: Please feedback when you find a winetasting place that offers explanations in English''<br /> | ||
<br /><br /><br /><br />[[ | <br /><br /><br /><br />[[File:Vers_le_lac_de_Lhurs.jpg |thumb|200px|right| Vers le lac de Lhurs]]<br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
'''HIKING IN THE PYRENEES:'''<br /> | '''HIKING IN THE PYRENEES:'''<br /> | ||
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a brand new association for young people who are keen on trying tango dancing, let's have a go!!<br /> | a brand new association for young people who are keen on trying tango dancing, let's have a go!!<br /> | ||
web site in french only: [http://www.tangocite.org/ Tango cité]<br /> | web site in french only: [http://www.tangocite.org/ Tango cité]<br /> | ||
[[ | [[File:tango cité flyer08-09.jpg]]<br /> | ||
==Transportation== | == Transportation == | ||
'''PLANE:'''<br /> | '''PLANE:'''<br /> | ||
Pau Airport (PUF) has flights to/from Paris Orly, Paris Roissy CDG, Brussels South Charleroi, Amsterdam, London, Bristol, and Lyon, with [http://www.airfrance.com AirFrance], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia], and [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair].<br /> | Pau Airport (PUF) has flights to/from Paris Orly, Paris Roissy CDG, Brussels South Charleroi, Amsterdam, London, Bristol, and Lyon, with [http://www.airfrance.com AirFrance], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia], and [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair].<br /> | ||
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[http://www.bus-stap.com City buses], website with maps and timetables, in French<br /> | [http://www.bus-stap.com City buses], website with maps and timetables, in French<br /> | ||
Buses to towns nearby: Check with TPR, no website found, only the phone number: +33(0)5 59 27 45 98<br /> | Buses to towns nearby: Check with TPR, no website found, only the phone number: +33(0)5 59 27 45 98<br /> | ||
[http://www.citram-pyrenees.fr Citram] takes you to/from places over 50km from Pau, including Ossau Valley and Gourette ski resort<br/> | [http://www.citram-pyrenees.fr Citram] takes you to/from places over 50km from Pau, including Ossau Valley and Gourette ski resort<br /> | ||
[http://www.reseau-idelis.com/ OFFICIAL BUS PUBLIC NETWORK] | [http://www.reseau-idelis.com/ OFFICIAL BUS PUBLIC NETWORK] Economic & green way to walking on down town | ||
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== TOP TEN OF SPOT DOWN TOWN == | == TOP TEN OF SPOT DOWN TOWN == | ||
1 - AMPLI : lives [http://ampli.asso.fr/] <br/> | 1 - AMPLI : lives [http://ampli.asso.fr/] <br /> | ||
2 - Les papis insolite : restaurant, wine.<br/> | 2 - Les papis insolite : restaurant, wine.<br /> | ||
3 - Boulevard des pyrénées : point of view, bars. [http://maps.google.fr/maps/place?ftid=0xd5648d6c0d1a9e5:0x859a4cccd80ddf3&q=Boulevard+des+Pyr%C3%A9n%C3%A9es,+Pau&hl=fr&ved=0CA0Q-gswAA&sa=X&ei=ZeBLT7WPLIr0sgaKu7X5Ag map]<br/> | 3 - Boulevard des pyrénées : point of view, bars. [http://maps.google.fr/maps/place?ftid=0xd5648d6c0d1a9e5:0x859a4cccd80ddf3&q=Boulevard+des+Pyr%C3%A9n%C3%A9es,+Pau&hl=fr&ved=0CA0Q-gswAA&sa=X&ei=ZeBLT7WPLIr0sgaKu7X5Ag map]<br /> | ||
4 - Le mélies : French cinéma<br/> | 4 - Le mélies : French cinéma<br /> | ||
5 - La tireuse : BELGIUM BEERS<br/> | 5 - La tireuse : BELGIUM BEERS<br /> | ||
6 - Ask for "LE quartier du triangle" : showtime, le garage, chupito<br/> | 6 - Ask for "LE quartier du triangle" : showtime, le garage, chupito<br /> | ||
7 - CAFE BOOKSELLER : | 7 - CAFE BOOKSELLER : L'ENTROPIE<br /> | ||
8 - The castel<br/> | 8 - The castel<br /> | ||
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==Mailing List== | == Mailing List == | ||
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==In Case of Emergency== | == In Case of Emergency == | ||
* '''Police Station: 17''' | * '''Police Station: 17''' | ||
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* '''European Emergency Number: 112''' (Police, Fire Brigade, Doctor, etc... all in one) | * '''European Emergency Number: 112''' (Police, Fire Brigade, Doctor, etc... all in one) | ||
==Media Mentions== | == Media Mentions == | ||
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If/When a local CS meet-up is organised, we can invite a few journalist friends to report (contact Adrien to organize). | If/When a local CS meet-up is organised, we can invite a few journalist friends to report (contact Adrien to organize). | ||
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[[Category:Aquitaine]] | [[Category:Aquitaine]] | ||
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Pau is a city in France. Check out the wikipedia articles in French or in English
History of Pau
More informations about the History of Pau on the wikipedia:Pau !
What to visit ?
More informations about the places to visit in Pau on the wikivoyage:Pau !
Meetings
CS meeting in Pau on October 3rd. Venue: Jewlyz Sound @ 21h
Check out the Pau Group
For questions you can contact CS members:
- Maud, even though she is now living in Québec
- Adrien, often on the move but usually connected
- Tatiana, who lives in Pau
- ...
Other CS members in Pau, post a link to your profile here to show you are active and available to answer queries
Les Photos du Meeting au Jewlyz Sound : planteur et tapas, une soirée festive et chaleureuse à l'image du groupe de Pau !
The Pau Meeting at the Jewlyz Sound : having fun with CS members !
Tips
The Pau.fr city webpage is fairly good, but in French only.
CHEMINS DE SAINT JACQUES:
People often come to Pau to reach the Chemins de St Jacques, en route to Spain. Access is usually from St Jean Pied de Port or Navarenx
- St Jean Pied de Port is accessed by train, via Bayonne (See "transportation" below). To get there you could land in Biarritz instead of Pau
- Navarenx is another story: take the Pau-Mauleon bus line with TPR (See "transportation" below), get of in Mourenx, and hitch/hike 10km to Navarenx...
Please look up info on specialized websites, and feedback any info and links that could be of use to other CS
Of course, don't hesitate to email the local CS for help!
SKI RESORTS:
Between 45 and 90 minutes from Pau are a few ski resorts:
For the main ones, check out Gourette, Luz Ardiden, Bareges-La Mongie-Tourmalet, Piau Engly, Peyragudes on www.n-py.com, another good one is Cauterets.
Best to contact local couchsurfers to check out buses/shuttles, or if they can take you there when they go. The snow can be fabulous, or really crap, it changes very quickly depending on the weather.
Weather and snow reports on MeteoFrance and Snow-Forecast
WIFI ACCESS:
The airport and the train station provide Wifi, otherwise you can go to main hotels.
Note: Please fill in if you know of bars/restaurants providing wifi
CYBERCAFES:
Cyber Café - 20 rue Lamothe - 05 59 82 89 40
Cyber Coyotte - 11 rue Duboué - 05 59 27 04 03
Cyber Modercom - rue Montpensier - 05 59 83 75 79
RESTAURANTS:
Les Amants du Marché: a very cosy Cafe-resto with bio and vegetarian food : so tasty !
You can eat there for lunch (menu 17 euros) or dinner (menu 22 euros) and also meals with different prices.
1, rue Bourbaki
Place Foirail 64000 Pau
Tel : 05.59.02.75.51
LA ROUTE DES VINS : le Jurançon
Regional treasure : white wine ! You must discover the taste of Jurançon.
Information may be found here : Coeur de Béarn
It is nice to go directly to the wine producer, instead of a cooperative. Driving throught the hills of Jurancon and Gan, you get past lots of them, usually open to visitors without reservation. Tried and tested : Le Clos Lapeyre and Cru Lamouroux
Note: Please feedback when you find a winetasting place that offers explanations in English
HIKING IN THE PYRENEES:
For your first time in the mountain, here is one of the best sites which provides a lot of good advices : Parc-Pyrénées
(Montain Leaders contact for hiking/trekking, places to sleep in each valley you may go...)
Tango Cité
a brand new association for young people who are keen on trying tango dancing, let's have a go!!
web site in french only: Tango cité
File:Tango cité flyer08-09.jpg
Transportation
PLANE:
Pau Airport (PUF) has flights to/from Paris Orly, Paris Roissy CDG, Brussels South Charleroi, Amsterdam, London, Bristol, and Lyon, with AirFrance, Transavia, and Ryanair.
There is no shuttle service from the airport to the city, and a taxi to the train station or city center would cost around 20 euros. Check out the airport website for latest news and reservation/information numbers.
Email Pau couchsurfers to see if someone can be around to pick you up
Note that there are also many flights landing in Tarbes-Lourdes airport (LDE), which is only 30minutes drive away
TRAIN:
Pau is accessible from Paris by TGV via Bordeaux and Dax
To the west are Orthez, Bayonne, Irun and then Spain
To the east are Lourdes, Tarbes, Toulouse
The SNCF website is quite well done and very convenient, but... it's in French only! Ask a local couchsurfer to look it up for you if you don't understand French, as this website saves you a lot of hassle!
Note that SNCF will also provide buses to some places, these lines are included in the reservation website
BUS:
City buses, website with maps and timetables, in French
Buses to towns nearby: Check with TPR, no website found, only the phone number: +33(0)5 59 27 45 98
Citram takes you to/from places over 50km from Pau, including Ossau Valley and Gourette ski resort
OFFICIAL BUS PUBLIC NETWORK Economic & green way to walking on down town
TOP TEN OF SPOT DOWN TOWN
1 - AMPLI : lives [1]
2 - Les papis insolite : restaurant, wine.
3 - Boulevard des pyrénées : point of view, bars. map
4 - Le mélies : French cinéma
5 - La tireuse : BELGIUM BEERS
6 - Ask for "LE quartier du triangle" : showtime, le garage, chupito
7 - CAFE BOOKSELLER : L'ENTROPIE
8 - The castel
Mailing List
In Case of Emergency
- Police Station: 17
- Health Urgency: 15 (at this number you speak directly to a Doctor who will coordinate help)
- Fireman Station: 18
- European Emergency Number: 112 (Police, Fire Brigade, Doctor, etc... all in one)
Media Mentions
If/When a local CS meet-up is organised, we can invite a few journalist friends to report (contact Adrien to organize).
wikivoyage:Pau