For your holidays and relaxing moments, Pau offers a multitude of activities and surprising places to swim and play water sports. The Béarn region and the city of Pau are overflowing with bodies of water, springs and lakes in an ideal setting where you can spend time with your family or partner.
The best bathing spots and lakes near Pau
There are many options for swimming in or around Pau. The first is of course the Stade Nautique’s open-air swimming pool. Open during the school holidays, it offers swimmers a range of activities.
The lakes in and around Pau are also suitable for swimming, with water, nature and leisure activities. Lakes Biron and Baudreix offer beautiful beaches for swimming or the other activities on offer. You can safely take a dip in nature, just 30 minutes from the city of Pau. In a stunning setting, you can swim in whitewater, whiz down water slides in water parks, row down the river, under the shade of the trees or even go water skiing.
There are also various places to swim close to Pau, with municipal pools in Lescar, Billère, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Salies-de-Béarn, etc. And the kids will love Aqua Béarn, a water park on the edge of Lake Faget.
Things to do in the Béarn region
Take advantage of your weekend or holiday to discover Pau and the Béarn region between swims. Take a hike in the vast Pyrenees National Park, follow in the footsteps of King Henri IV in the city of Pau, take a break in a shepherd’s hut with a glass of Jurançon or Madiran. Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees, the region is one of the richest in terms of historical and cultural heritage. There are also plenty of sporting opportunities, with basketball, golf, cycling, surfing and even the Pau Grand Prix. Fine cuisine is on the menu with its varied specialities. Also visit the places of legends in Béarn, imbued with art and history, fortified towns, monuments and castles. There are plenty of wellness options to choose from in the region’s spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres.
Accommodation solutions: try the aparthotel
The aparthotel concept is in vogue and is suitable for couples, with or without children, who are looking for a simple and economical accommodation solution. From the standard hotel room to the multi-room apartment, many suite configurations are available for up to 5 or 6 people. Whatever your accommodation needs and desires, aparthotels offer all the advantages of a hotel, and give you complete independence in your organisation. Located in town centres, not far from tourist attractions, aparthotels are easily accessible.
All Suites Appart Hôtel Pau
To experience the joy of swimming in Pau and the surrounding area, All Suites Appart Hotel Pau is an ideal starting point. Located 10 minutes from the city centre, close to the Zenith, the Palais des Sports and the racecourse, it has all the necessary amenities for a romantic or family stay. Pets are also welcome. There is also a gym, where you can unwind with your family. The establishment has the “Famille Plus” label, promising an even more enjoyable stay for you and your children.
The teams at All Suites Appart Hôtel Pau are at your service and will assist you throughout your stay to satisfy your every need and desire: an extra bed, housekeeping, meals, etc.
