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Pau Holidays Overview
The largest and most stylish town in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region of France, Pau has an unusually mild climate for its location. The centre of the city sits on a small hill with the River Pau running along its base. The old town is rich in well maintained or restored medieval and Renaissance buildings.
In the nineteenth century Pau was a favoured destination of wealthy Americans and Englishmen, who built large villas, and English style public parks, which provide an unusual contrast against the stunning mountain scenery. Modern day Pau is a centre for high tech industry and communications, making it a prosperous and vibrant city. It also has a large student population.
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holidays - Top Events
Argentine Tango Festival
A relatively new festival in Pau is the Argentine Tango Festival launched in 2008. The five day festival is held in October and features Argentine Tango performances and competitions as well as introductory classes. A gala evening takes place in the Palais Beaumont.
http://www.festivaltangopau.com/
Grand Prix Historique
For two weekends in May, Pau becomes a centre for motor car enthusiasts. The first weekend sees the Grand Prix Historique, where vintage vehicles parade through the town. The second weekend sees the World Touring Car Championships and Formula Three races.
http://www.grandprixautomobilepau.com/
Concours Complet International
This event takes place over five days in October and features some of the world’s finest horse riders taking part in dressage, cross-country and show jumping competitions. The competitions take place at the Domaine de Sers which is the second largest horse training centre in France.
http://www.event-pau.fr/en/accueil/
Pau
holidays - How to Get There
Flight time from Australia to Pau is about twenty seven hours. Qantas and Air France operate a route via Singapore and Paris, while Cathy Pacific and Air France operate an alternative via Hong Kong and Paris.
http://www.france.embassy.gov.au/pari/home.html
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