Pau and its luxury real estate market

Pau, the historic capital of Béarn, sits above the Gave de Pau and offers a residential setting that has long shaped the city’s most sought-after addresses. The historic centre is structured around the Château de Pau and the Boulevard des Pyrénées, a landmark promenade whose open views over the Pyrenees directly influence property values.

The city’s residential fabric is defined by a strong presence of Belle Époque bourgeois apartments, Art Deco townhouses and 1930s villas, particularly within established neighbourhoods. These properties are valued for their grand proportions, high ceilings and, in select locations, open views rarely found within an urban environment.

Which neighbourhoods are most sought-after for buying property in Pau?

When looking for a property for sale in Pau, the districts of Trespoey and Saint-Dominique, along with the surroundings of Parc Beaumont, rank among the most desirable residential areas. They are characterised by character properties with gardens and, in some cases, swimming pools.

The historic centre, the immediate vicinity of Parc Beaumont and residential streets overlooking the Gave de Pau also retain strong appeal, combining architectural quality, green spaces and proximity to local amenities.

What are property prices in Pau?

Property prices in Pau generally range between €1,800 and €2,600 per sq.m for apartments and houses located in the historic centre, near the Boulevard des Pyrénées or within character buildings along the Allées de Morlaàs. Renovated properties with open views over the Pyrenees or private outdoor spaces tend to sit at the upper end of this range.

On the luxury real estate market in Pau, values reach approximately €3,500 per sq.m and above for character villas in Trespoey, Art Deco houses with gardens or swimming pools, and high-end apartments offering direct views over the Pyrenees or the Boulevard des Pyrénées.

Which luxury properties are most sought-after in Pau?

Character villas in Trespoey, Art Deco houses with landscaped gardens and high-end apartments with views over the Pyrenees or the Boulevard des Pyrénées form the core of demand among the most sought-after properties for sale in Pau.

For example, BARNES Côte Basque recently managed the sale of a 1930s Art Deco villa of approximately 240 sq.m, set on a plot of over 1,400 sq.m with a swimming pool.

Buying a property in Pau with BARNES

Are you looking for a real estate agency in Pau to support your project ? Our teams provide access to off-market luxury real estate in Pau and share a precise understanding of local market conditions. To discuss a property purchase in Pau or nearby areas, our consultants are available through our BARNES Côte Basque agencies.

You can also broaden your search to our properties for sale in Béarn and all our properties for sale, or narrow it down by browsing our apartments for sale in Pau and houses for sale in Pau.

Selling your property in Pau with BARNES

If you are considering selling a property in Pau, our consultants provide discreet and tailored support at every stage. Each property sale in Pau is handled with close attention to the expectations of buyers active on the Pau real estate market.

Simply submit a request via our dedicated form to receive a property valuation in Pau, including a clear analysis of current market pricing.