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Special events:

May:  The Historic annual F3 Grand Prix that races through the streets of Pau.
July:

A Spectacular Country and Western Festival in Mirande.  
The Tour de France.
Gavarnie a UNESCO world heritage site with a breathtaking valley, holds a theatre festival from the 8th-23rd July.
Lourdes celebrates summer with a two-month festival, Lourdes Fêtes. From antique markets to musicals, folk dancing and star gazing. 29 July - 24 September 
Tarbes draws on its long tradition of equestrian expertise and stages a festival dedicated to the horse.  Held in conjunction with the Haras National (the French equestrian society and breeding experts), the festival includes shows, circus performances and more.  25-31 July 
August:  A major international jazz festival in Marciac held in the first two weeks each year.
 - plus many other music and gastronomic festivals in the surrounding towns and villages throughout the year.  In Tarbes there are horse riding shows and  Comedy Festivals plus much more.

Sightseeing:        

Bagnères de Bigorre:    

A spa town of Bagnères de Bigorre at the foot of the Pyrenees with all the charm of traditional France.     

Lourdes:

The famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes which sees over 5 million visitors per year with its castle guarding high valleys of olden times and night time processions.    

The Pyrenees:    

The Pyrenees National Park extends for more than 100km along the French border.

The Midi Pyrenees region includes the highest part of the mountain chain the most popular, "Pic du Midi" topping 2872 metres. 

The National Park of Gavarnie with its great geological amphitheatre.                                             

The caves of Bétharam, Gargas two storey caves with hand prints and carvings and Esparros with exceptionally fine aragonite formations that look like snow crystals, and many more other attractions... 

Pau:         

Pau the capital of the old kingdom of Navarre     

Auch:

Bustling street life and busy Saturday market contrast with the 232 monumental staircase leading to the cathedral which overlooks the Gers valley in total serenity.

Tarbes:

Capital of Bigorre traditionally a hussar garrison town with the largest museum in France devoted to these valiant horsemen

Spain:

Spectacular drive through the Pyrenees for lunch in Spain

Activities:

Tennis : free access to the tennis court in Pujo
Swimming : In Vic en Bigorre 5 minutes away with adult pool, children's pool, slide and inside playpool.
Walking : there are many pleasant walks available in the area around Pujo as well as through The Pyrenees National Park or for the more adventurous hiking on the higher peeks of the Pyrenees.
Skiing : The Pyrenees offers good skiing for beginners or intermediates. You have the choice of alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ski touring and the increasingly popular phenomenon of snow shoeing. The best resort in the department is Bareges-La-Mongie. Its sheer size means that it has plenty to offer for everyone. There are 64 runs and roughly the same number of lifts.
Golf : 18 hole course in Tarbes, Lourdes, Lannemezan, Pau, and a 9 hole course in Laloubère
Horse riding : A riding school in Vic en Bigorre and Montaner plus a  National Stud Farm in Tarbes
Bicycle touring : the "green route" from Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas for amateurs, the steep passes of the Pyrenees for the experts (Tourmalet...)
Mountain biking :   there are plenty of good courses in the area suitable for all levels of ability
The Atlantic coast : 1h 45 away at Biarritz,  Capbreton and Hossegor
Spas : Argeles-Gazost and Bagnères de Bigorre , Cauterets, Beaucens, Capvern-les-bains, Barèges 
Cultural activities and events:  

Zoo's, art and history museums, castles, caves, festivals and plenty to do

Fishing: There is an abundance of fishing opportunities within easy reach of Pujo. There are lakes, rivers and mountain streams waiting to test your skills in catching Carp, Pikeperch (Zander), Barbel, Tench, Black Bass or Trout amongst others.
Painting: There are plenty of painting opportunities within easy reach of Pujo, from majestic landscapes and French architecture to people and the way of life.

        

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