Welcome General information Accomodation Pilgrimage Orthez Lake Orthez Cycling Motorbiking Skiing Testimonials Contact Us ~ Self catering France ~ Self catering gite France ~ St Jacques de Compostelle Pilgrimage ~ Wonderful French town with fascinating buildings and history. Buildings dating back to the 13th century. Spa building in Orthez   Orthez The historic town of Orthez is situated in the South West of France, convenient for both Pau and Biarritz airports, www.mairie-orthez.fr Every tuesday, there is a local market. This is a major weekly event, and the local roads are closed due to the size and popularity of the market. Fetes d`Orthez is a major festival held every July ( this year 25th-31st ) with lots of traditional music, entertainment, bull fighting, concerts, eating and drinking in friendly and welcoming atmosphere until the early hours of the morning!!! Orthez has a good range of shops and facilities, a tourist information office and traditional bull ring. The river Pau flows through the town and encourages various water activities. Being a traditional French town there is much to see, the buildings and architecture are fascinating with a huge diversity of ages and styles. Fantastic rivers and lakes for canoing & kyaking. Superb routes for both road and mountain biking. Historic buildings ~ Holiday France ~ Self catering holiday France ~ France Self catering ~ France Holiday ~

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