You'll find expats from all over the world here, from England to Mexico. There are also many university students, who keep the town lively. Pau is about an hour drive from the beaches of Biarritz, which is known as a top surfing spot.
First published January 6, 2016: 8:16 AM ET
Monthly budgets consider the following costs: rent for a one-bedroom apartment, groceries, utilities, cable, Internet, phone services, and entertainment (eating out twice a week and two trips to the movies a month).
