Palais des Sports de Pau

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Palais des Sports de Pau

Location	Pau, France
Coordinates	43°20′4″N 0°21′45″W / 43.33444°N 0.36250°W / 43.33444; -0.36250
Capacity	7,707 (basketball)
Construction
Opened	1991
Construction cost	FRF 78 million (€12 million euros, excluding tax)
Architect	Jean-Michel Lamaison, Michel Camborde
Tenants
Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez (basketball)

The Palais des Sports de Pau is an indoor sporting arena located in the city of Pau, France. Inaugurated in 1991, it has become an iconic venue for sports events, concerts, shows, and conferences in the region. It is the home of Élan Béarnais.

The Palais des sports de Pau stands out with its modern and functional architecture. It offers a seating capacity of 7,707 with a flexible configuration that can adapt to the specific needs of each event. The arena provides excellent visibility for the audience.

Regarding sports events, the Palais des sports de Pau has hosted numerous high-level competitions, particularly in basketball, handball, and volleyball. It has also been chosen as a training venue for professional and national teams in various disciplines. The sports facilities meet professional standards, offering athletes and spectators optimal conditions.

The Palais des sports de Pau also benefits from a strategic location, close to the city center and easily accessible by car via the A64 autoroute or public transportation. It has a spacious parking lot shared with the Zénith de Pau and facilities to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

According to the sports newspaper L'Équipe, the Palais des sports is one of the "mythical stadiums of LNB Pro A".^[1]