Saint-Jacques Church

The Church of St James, in Pau

The Church of St James is one of the main churches of Pau, with neo-Gothic architecture, in the heart of the town. The Pau audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary and its link with the roads of Santiago de Compostela.

The neo-Gothic sanctuary of the roads of Compostela

The Church of St James is one of the main religious buildings of Pau. Built in the nineteenth century in the neo-Gothic style then in vogue, it stands out by its high towers and its adorned façade, which mark the urban landscape of the centre. Its dedication to Saint James recalls the importance of the pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela, whose roads crossed since the Middle Ages this region at the foot of the Pyrenees, a stage towards Spain and the tomb of the apostle. Inside, the high nave, the decor and the stained-glass windows invite to contemplation. A witness of the faith of the people of Pau and of the great tradition of the pilgrimage, the Church of St James is discovered with respect, in the calm of its nave, in the heart of the town.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the nineteenth-century neo-Gothic church, its high towers and its adorned façade that mark the centre, its high nave and its stained-glass windows, a sanctuary dedicated to Saint James that recalls the roads of Compostela crossing the region at the foot of the Pyrenees. The Church of St James testifies to the faith of the people of Pau. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of St James lies in the heart of Pau, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the style of the Church of St James of Pau?

It was built in the nineteenth century in the neo-Gothic style, with its high towers and its adorned façade; its dedication to Saint James recalls the roads of Santiago de Compostela that crossed the region.

Where is the Church of St James of Pau?

In the heart of Pau, in France.