Across Europe you will see a mix of specialty aquatics and general pet shops. Confirm they stock ADA/Tropica-style substrates or hardscape before travelling across town.
What to look for in-store
A useful shopping order: hardscape first, then substrate, then plants, then lighting/CO₂ if the shop carries them. Compare options in our guides: Best aquarium substrate 2026 · Nano clip LED lights.
FAQ
Are there specialty aquascape stores in Pau?
Start with highly rated options such as E.Leclerc PAU (4.2, 8,124 reviews), Librairie Tonnet (4.8, 708 reviews) and La Jardinerie Pau (4.1, 1,082 reviews). Many cities also list general pet shops — ask staff about planted-tank soil and fertiliser before assuming they only sell fish kits.
Should I call before visiting?
Yes — stock of live plants, aquasoil, and CO₂ accessories changes quickly. Confirm hours on the store card and ask whether they carry the brands you need.
Use the Amazon picks on this page when available, and read our guides: Best aquarium substrate 2026 · Nano clip LED lights.
Pau has 15 aquarium-related stores in our list. Standouts include E.Leclerc PAU (4.2, 8,124 reviews), Librairie Tonnet (4.8, 708 reviews) and La Jardinerie Pau (4.1, 1,082 reviews) — use the cards below for phone numbers, hours, and directions.
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Top #1
E.Leclerc PAU
Open
★4.2
(8,124 reviews) Hypermarket, Appliance store, Bakery, Butcher shop deli, Dairy, Fish store, Fresh food market, Fruit and vegetable store, Grocery store, Organic food store
📍42 Av. Louis Sallenave, 64000 Pau, France
🕑Monday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM; Sunday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
🕑Monday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM
★4.1
(1,082 reviews) Aquarium shop, Garden center, Do-it-yourself shop, Animal feed store, Lawn mower store, Pet store, Pet supply store, Plant nursery
📍2 Rue René Char, 64000 Pau, France
🕑Monday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Sunday: 10 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 6:30 PM
Mimi Exotique / WESTERN UNION : Epicerie de produits exotiques, spécialisée en produits africains et asiatiques.
Open
★5.0
(102 reviews) Grocery store, Money transfer service
📍45 Rue Henri Faisans, 64000 Pau, France
🕑Monday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Thursday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Friday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Thursday: 9 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Friday: 9 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 7 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 8 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
🕑Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Friday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM
🕑Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 3 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 2 PM, 2:30 to 6:30 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM to 2 PM, 2:30 to 6:30 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday: Closed
🕑Monday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Thursday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Friday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday: 11 AM to 4 PM, 5 to 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed
★3.9
(40 reviews) Pet supply store, Animal feed store, Pet store
📍Av. Louis Sallenave, 64000 Pau, France
🕑Monday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Thursday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Friday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 2 to 7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM to 7 PM; Sunday: Closed
