To discover the authenticity of Camargue bullfighting, explore our
detailed calendar. Immerse yourself in the bullfighting tradition of Terre d'Argence,
where every event is a celebration of local culture. Enjoy
this opportunity to plan your visit and live a unique experience.
Camargue bullfights 2026 in Terre d'Argence
The Challenge of the Terre d'Argence
Free races in the villages of Terre d'Argence!
Courses Camarguaises Challenge 2026 de la Terre d’Argence à Jonquières-Saint-Vincent
Free
Le 17 June 2026
League Races
This is the initial level for young bullfighters who wish to enter the professional ranks.
Courses Camarguaises – Ligue Occitanie à Vallabrègues
Le 22 June 2026
Camargue races – Avenir Level Trophy
Races for young bullfighters on the verge of becoming professionals!
Course Camarguaises – Trophée Niveau Avenir à Fourques
Le 27 June 2026
Courses Camarguaises – Trophée Niveau Avenir à Beaucaire
Le 25 June 2026
Courses Camarguaises – Trophée Niveau Avenir à Bellegarde
Le 17 October 2026
Camargue-style bullfighting – Trophy of Aces
This is the highest level of competition, reserved for the most experienced raseteurs.
The key players in the arenas
Manades and
bullfighters in action
- Manadier : breeder of bulls (and often horses).
- Guardian : rider on horseback who helps the manadier with all activities and in particular with sorting the bulls.
- Razor : dressed all in white, these are the athletes who try to catch the bull's attributes using the hook.
Key events and Camargue traditions
Major trophies
- The Beaucaire Palme d'Or
- The Golden Cockade of Arles
- The Aces Trophy (in Nîmes or Arles)
There are also other races to be found in the Gard and Hérault: The Trophée de l'Avenir for young raseteurs, the League race, the Cocardières cow race, the Royale, the Tau race...
Immersion
in local culture
Votive festivals:
- The Madeleine Festival in Beaucaire : Every year from July 21st, the fever rises like the temperature in the streets of Beaucaire. The Madeleine Festival, also called the Beaucaire Festival, lasts for several days! The town dresses up in its festive attire: Camargue races, parade, bodega, carnival abrivado, open-air concerts, release of the 100 bulls...
- The October Festival in Bellegarde which lasts 15 days with lots of entertainment: abrivado, encierro, bandidos, bull running, funfair, children's day, young bull running, bull sorting, breakfasts in the meadow, Camargue races...
You're not yet familiar with Camargue bullfighting?
Follow the guide, discover the arenas and all the codes of this traditional sport!
FAQ – We answer your questions!
How long does a Camargue race last?
A Camargue bullfight lasts about two hours. During these two hours, six bulls selected by the herds perform 15-minute runs each.
What is the classification of Camargue bulls?
In the Camargue bullfighting culture, the bulls are pampered, and the best bull, the one who has had the best season, receives the holy grail: the " Bioù d'Or"
How much does a Camargue race cost?
There are free Camargue races and others that require a fee. You should consult the Camargue race calendar.
Le Challenge of the Earth of Argence, organized by the Beaucaire Terre d'Argence Community of Communes, offers around ten free races with free entry!
Practical advice for attending the races: access and organization
You can book Camargue races online on our website, at the Tourist Office reception desk, or directly at the Arena ticket office! We recommend booking your place in advance.
What attributes should a raseteur acquire?
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- The cockade : small piece of red cloth which is an attribute and which is always placed in the middle of the bull's frontal (forehead). It is the attribute to remove first of the 5 attributes present on the bull's head.
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- The acorns : these are small white pompoms that are slipped onto the base of the horns. They are made from a strand of white wool and attached to a 5mm thick elastic band, which must be black. 2 horns, 2 tassels: together they form attributes 2 and 3 of the 5 present on the animal's head.
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- The strings : They are made from 12 strands and are identical for all manadiers (bull breeders) in order to have perfect fairness. They constitute attributes 4 and 5 of the 5 attributes. Depending on the race category (league, future, ace, taùs or young bulls), the turns of strings will vary from 5 to 25.
