Open every day escept 1 January, 1 May, 25 December
High Season: 15 June - 15 Sept 2009 :
9h30-12h30 and 13h30/-18h45 (last entry 17h30
Low Season:
Every day 9h30-11h45 and 14h-17h
Grounds and Gardens Free
15 Oct au 31 March : 7h30 - 18h30
1 April - 14 Oct : 7h30 - 20h30
Although the Chateau de Pau overlooking the river with its square stone makes you think of military architecture and the battles that must have taken place there, the Chateau de Pau was transformed by Marguerite d'Angouleme into a Renaissance palace. After 200 years of lying empty, it was altered in the reign of Louis-Philippe and again by Napoleon III and Eugenie who used it as one of their country residences.
A tour of Chateau de Pau is well worthwhile. You'll see a fine collection of Gobelin tapestries in the Royal Apartments plus a miniature model of Chateau de Pau in the 16th-century kitchen.
Reduced prices available.
Note that at time of inclusion (2009), guided tours are in French only.
