Festival of the King - Festival of Henry IV
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Edition 2025 — Festival of the King
The second edition of the Festival of the King was held from July 25 to 27, 2025, in the Château de Pau district. Three thematic days – medieval, Renaissance, and Bearnese – immersed visitors in the history of Béarn with parades, equestrian shows, an artisan market, and a royal banquet.
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Festival of the King 2025 – Second Edition
The second edition of the Festival of the King took place from July 25 to 27, 2025, in the Château de Pau district. More ambitious than the first edition, it offered three immersive days celebrating the history of Béarn.
The medieval Friday saw the setup of an artisan market (blacksmiths, stonemasons, glassblowers), jousting demonstrations, and a theatrical performance in the evening. The Renaissance Saturday was marked by the triumphant arrival of Henry IV on horseback, a grand costumed parade, and equestrian shows. The Bearnese Sunday concluded the festivities with a traditional mass, a royal banquet, and folk entertainment.
Programme
2025 Program
- Friday, July 25 (Medieval Day): Artisan market, fencing and archery demonstrations, falconry, medieval parade (5:30 PM), Cour des Miracles show (9:00 PM)
- Saturday, July 26 (Renaissance Day): Arrival of Henry IV on horseback (10:30 AM), grand costumed parade, equestrian shows, evening concerts and tapas
- Sunday, July 27 (Bearnese Day): Traditional mass at Saint-Martin church (10:30 AM), Royal Banquet (1:00 PM), festive closing (4:00 PM)
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Where does it take place — Festival of the King
Quartier du Château de Pau
Boulevard du Midi, 64000 Pau