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Prefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Pau is a city in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
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Pau Castle
The birthplace of Henri IV of France. Beautiful architecture. It can only be seen on hourly guided tours which are only given in French. It is free on the first Sunday of every month. Guided tours are usually very informative and well planned, the permanent collection and the château being in constant renovation. Unlike many French Chateaux, the Chateau de Pau is fully furnished.
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