Cheese festival weekend

Duration

3 days, 2 nights

Activities

Tourism, culture

Level

All levels

Group

6 people

About the getaway

Come join us the weekend of 3-5 October for the Vallée d'Ossau cheese festival. 

This annual event is one of the biggest and most anticipated events in the valley, bringing together the local community as well as visitors from near and far, all in the name of cheese. In addition to cheese tastings and awards, the festival offers a range of activities from sheep shearing demonstrations to traditional Béarnaise music and dance to ancient games and so much more. And there is no shortage of food vendors and other local products to discover. 

This getaway is ideal for a girls weekend as well as for solo travellers who are ready to escape to the countryside for an authentic French experience.

Check out the details below and contact us with any questions. 

 

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Highlights

  • Stay in a charming 14th century château

  • Experience the annual cheese festival 

  • Enjoy a 'degustation' of local wines

  • Visit a local vineyard

  • Explore charming villages 

 

Prices

  • Shared room with private bathroom - €390 per person
  • Private room with shared bathroom - €430 per person
  • Master suite with ensuite bathroom - €420 per person

 

Dates

  • 3 - 5 October 2025

 

What's included

  • 2 nights accommodation 

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

  • Wine tasting session at the château

  • Vineyard visit 

  • Village walk

  • One group transfer from/to Pau train station/airport

 

What's not included

  • Travel (flights, trains, car)

  • Transportation outside of group transfer

  • Activities outside of what is planned

  • Alcohol, food outside of planned meals

  • Miscellaneous expenses

  • Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1

3pm group pickup in Pau

4pm check-in at château

5:30 pm wine tasting

7:30pm dinner at château

Day 2

8am breakfast

10 am transfer to cheese festival

1pm lunch at château

Option to return to cheese festival, 

village walk, or relax at château

7:30pm dinner at château

Day 3

8am breakfast

12pm lunch at château

1pm check-out

2pm Jurançon vineyard visit

4pm group drop-off in Pau

Reserve my place!

This event is in partnership with Terrance Gelenter, “Your American Friend in Paris”. To secure your place, please make a €100 deposit to Terrance and we'll follow up with more information and instructions to complete your registration.

The balance will be paid to Château de Gère 15 days prior to the start date.