Musee National du Chateau de Pau
Musee National du Chateau de Pau
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About Musee National du Chateau de Pau
Add to favoritesThis is where Henry IV, the "Vert Galant" (Green Gallant), was born in 1553. This royal castle, transformed into a national palace, is famous for its medieval exterior that conceals richly decorated Renaissance interiors. It houses a collection of Gobelins tapestries unique in the world, as well as the famous tortoise shell that served as the cradle of the future king. The estate is surrounded by a magnificent park with views of the Pyrenees mountain range. The guided tour takes you through the state apartments decorated during the reigns of Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III, bearing witness to the enduring political importance of this place throughout the centuries.
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Access to the gardens and the main courtyard is free. It's the perfect spot to admire the sunset over the mountains from the adjacent Boulevard des Pyrénées.
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13/12/1553
The future Henry IV was born at Pau Castle. According to legend, his mother, Jeanne d'Albret, rubbed his lips with garlic and Jurançon wine.
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