My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our week in Narcastet, namely because:
1) Our host & hostess are a wonderful couple -- polite, friendly, & accommodating, always ready to answer our questions immediately and help us out when need-be.
2) The house itself is new, attractive, modern, ultra-clean, tastefully furnished, well-equipped & spacious.
3) Sound sleep is never an issue since the automatic window shutters can be lowered and the neighborhood itself is very quiet.
4) The valley setting is gorgeous with an un-obstructed view of the nearby foothills & majestic Pyrenees. A bonus is a a scenic 20+km hiking/cycling trail between Pau & Lourdes along a tributary of the Gave de Pau---just behind the house.
5) The location is very convenient: within 10 minutes by car to two delightful pastry shops & a large supermarket. 10 minutes beyond that the city of Pau beckons with its cultural activities.
Conclusion: We have rented a number of homes in Pau over the past ten years, but none surpasses this one!