Cheese festival weekend
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Activities
Tourism, culture
Level
All levels
Group
6 people
About the getaway
Come join us the first weekend of 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.
Highlights
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Stay in a charming 14th century château
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Experience the annual cheese festival
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Enjoy a 'degustation' of local wines
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Visit a local vineyard
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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
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2 nights accommodation
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2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Wine tasting session at the château
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Vineyard visit
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Village walk
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One group transfer from/to Pau train station/airport
What's not included
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Travel (flights, trains, car)
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Transportation outside of group transfer
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Activities outside of what is planned
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Alcohol, food outside of planned meals
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Miscellaneous expenses
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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
Notify me!
If you're interested in joining us for the 2026 Cheese Festival, please complete the form below to be notified once details have been finalized and registration is open.