The Landes Émotions show: Landes races, culture, traditions and thrills in the bullring!

Published on 08/11/2022

The Landes department is a land of tradition, festivity and energy. The férias, bandas concerts, stilt-walking groups, Landes races and other bullfighting shows that take the Landes arenas by storm are just some of the events that take place here. The "Landes Émotions" show is the event not to be missed if you're camping in the Landes this summer. Discover it for yourself!

A 100% LANDES SHOW IN THE ARENAS

The "Landes Émotions" show is a concentrate of energy, culture and Landes history. It's a great live show, with sound, light and pyrotechnics, performed in the most beautiful arenas in the Landes by around a hundred artists, Landes cows, fighting bulls, Landes horses and ponies.
For 2 hours, spectators can enjoy a 100% Landes experience, with a programme featuring: Landes races, horse shows, bandas, the heart of a man, folk dancing, Landes stilt-walkers, gem-makers... All in a feria atmosphere. Thrills and chills guaranteed for all the family!

2023 SHOW CALENDAR

- Soustons: Wednesday 12 July 2023 at 9.30pm
- Soustons: Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 9.30pm
- Soustons: Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 9.30pm
- Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse: Wednesday 02 August 2023 at 9.30pm
- Soustons: Wednesday 09 August 2023 at 9.30pm
- Soustons: Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 9.30pm
- Soustons: Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 9.30pm

Ticket prices with RESASOL, the leisure partner of our 5-star campsite in Les Landes Le Vieux Port. Information and booking: tel. 05 58 48 22 00.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COURSE LANDAISE

The Course Landaise is one of the four bullfights practised in the world, a tradition that dates back to the 15th century in the south-west of France. Unlike Spanish bullfighting, there is no killing of the animal. Here, it's the love of cows that counts! Here's what you need to know about the "toreros", "écarteurs" and "sauteurs" who put on the show in the arena!

THE RACING COW, THE REAL STAR OF THE RING

Landes cows are true racehorses, bred by ganaderias (bullfighting farms). Selected for their bravery and nobility, Landes cows enter the arena at around 3 years of age and remain in the ring for around ten years. Every year, the Corne d'Or trophy is awarded to the best runner of the temporada (bullfighting season).

THE RIDER

The man who defies the cow! You can recognise him by his white trousers and shimmering bolero embellished with gold or silver sequins. He stands in the middle of the arena and calls the cow. When the animal is launched into a gallop, the spreader has to 'swerve' at the last moment to dodge the charge. The coursayre (bullfighter) turns on himself to let the cow pass through the hollow of his loins.

THE JUMPER

The jumper is, along with the spreader, one of the two bullfighters in the Landes race. A good jumper is above all an accomplished gymnast. His job? Avoid the cow by jumping over it! There are different types of jump: running jump, angel jump, somersault, twisted somersault, etc. The most spectacular acrobatic figure is the "feet in the beret" jump. The bullfighter has to jump with his feet together, without a run-up, 1.50 metres above the bullfighter's horns!

THE MEN IN WHITE

The "men in white" are essential to the smooth running of the Landes race. Starting with the trainer, who places the cow and directs it to the centre of the ring where the spreader or jumper stands. The cordier (or rope keeper) guides the cow using the rope tied around the horns. He must also hold back the steed if the bullfighter falls to the ground. Finally, the "second" is responsible for attracting the cow by waving his handkerchief when the bullfighter has made his swerve, so that the animal does not turn on the spreader.

DID YOU KNOW?

Course Landaise is a regional sport recognised by the French Ministry of Youth and Sport, and has been managed by the Fédération Française de la Course Landaise since its creation in 1953. The FFCL has around 200 clubs, with 2,400 members and 200 practising bullfighters.

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