Discovery workshops of the gardens of the Château de Pau

La Basse Plante on tiptoe, a sensory journey without shoes or socks

Discover nature by touching… the soles of your feet! Free access during the opening hours of the Basse Plante (from 8:00 to 18:15), in autonomy.

Discover the castle park with a naturalist

From «general public» discovery to naturalistic expertise, come and discover different techniques for observing an exceptional ecosystem. Wearing suitable clothing and shoes recommended, binoculars and magnifiers are welcome as not provided.

Stroll with the head gardener of the national domain of the Château de Pau

The look of the chief gardener. Walk in the park and gardens with the Gardener in Chief of the National Domain of the castle of Pau: it will tell the history of the gardens, their uses, their maintenance, the label «Remarkable gardens» and the classification Natura 2000. Wearing clothing and shoes suitable for the weather and walking in the wild is highly recommended.

Tales to chew on

A strange vehicle parked on the aisles: it is the Caravan'conte of the storyteller Maida Gouraya. The caravan takes you on two dates, poetic and playful invitations at the crossroads of the worlds of literature, imagination and gardens.

Fruits and vegetables come to you

CLAB 64 (conservatory of ancient vegetables of Béarn) offers a workshop to discover fruits and vegetables around the five senses. Come and smell, caress, listen, taste and especially admire the fruits and vegetables of late spring.

Listening to the birds

Workshops on the protection of biodiversity, and more particularly that of birds, with the local association Ecocène.