 Former grand hotels of the Belle Époque which were in direct competition, the "Hotel de Gassion" and the "Hotel de France", are located on the "Boulevard des Pyrénées".The "Hotel de Gassion", located between the château and the Church of Saint-Martin, now houses apartments.The "Hotel de France", located to the east of the "Place Royale", now houses the services of the Communauté d'agglomération de Pau-Pyrénées and is the second decision-making centre in Pau.