Pau

Pau
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Country:	France
State:	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population:	84,000
Major roads:	A64
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Pau is a city in France, the capital of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Hitchhiking out

East/West towards Bordeaux / Tarbes / Toulouse / Lourdes

Option 1 - A64 Motorway Toll

Getting out of Pau is quite straightforward. The A64 motorway toll, which can take you west towards Bordeaux or east towards Tarbes, Toulouse, or Lourdes, is accessible on foot.

Take bus **P20** and get off at the stop called **Europe**. If you're unsure, ask the driver – they are usually friendly and helpful.

From there, cross the roundabout and follow signs to the A64. The toll is about a 4-minute walk away. Hitchhiking from this point is usually quick, especially with a sign showing your destination.

Tip: French license plates can give you clues – numbers starting with **33** are from Bordeaux (west), and **31** is for Haute-Garonne and Toulouse (east).

South towards Oloron / Arudy / Laruns (via N134 / D934)

Option 1 - Jurançon Petrol Stations

If you're heading south into the mountains via the N134 or D934, there are two good petrol stations in southern Pau at the northern edge of **Jurançon**:

• **18 Avenue Henri IV** – a preferred spot
• **71 Avenue Henri IV** – a bit further along the same road

Both are easily reachable by public transport. There are also a few traffic lights along this avenue which can work to your advantage when trying to catch a ride.

Focus on getting longer rides when possible, and avoid short hops that don't move you forward much.