1. By Grace and Mabel

2.  Population: 84,978 (2007)  What to do/see:  In the centre of Pau is a large castle, the Château de Pau, that dominates that quarter of the city. It is famous for being the birthplace of the 16th century king of France Henry IV and was once used by Napoleon as a holiday home during his period in power. It has a small garden that was tended by Marie Antoinette when she spent her summers in the city. The château is now considered a French historical monument and contains a collection of tapestry.  What to do/see: In the centre of Pau is a large castle, the Château de Pau, that dominates that quarter of the city. It is famous for being the birthplace of the 16th century king of France Henry IV and was once used by Napoleon as a holiday home during his period in power. It has a small garden that was tended by Marie Antoinette when she spent her summers in the city. The château is now considered a French historical monument and contains a collection of tapestry.

3. Climate: Climate data for Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear Average high °C (°F) 9 (48) 12 (54) 14 (57) 16 (61) 20 (68) 24 (75) 27 (81) 24 (75) 19 (66) 13 (55) 10 (50) 17.9 (64.3) Daily mean °C (°F) 5.5 (41.9) 7.5 (45.5) 9 (48) 11.5 (52.7) 15 (59) 18.5 (65.3) 21 (70) 18.5 (65.3) 14.5 (58.1) 9 (48) 6.5 (43.7) 13.13 (55.63) Average low °C (°F) 2 (36) 3 (37) 4 (39) 7 (45) 10 (50) 13 (55) 15 (59) 13 (55) 10 (50) 5 (41) 3 (37) 8.3 (47.0) Precipita tionPrecipita tion mm (inches) 87 (3.43) 80 (3.15) 71 (2.8) 81 (3.19) 85 (3.35) 70 (2.76) 46 (1.81) 74 (2.91) 83 (3.27) 82 (3.23) 104 (4.09) 99 (3.9) 962 (37.87) Avg. precipitati on days 1413 15 121011 1213 152 Mean monthly sunshine hours 93143186210217270310248210186120932,286

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