LES ARÈNES DE BÉZIERS
BEZIERS , Hérault – Cultural heritage
About
The Arena of Béziers, known as the “Arena of the Plateau de Valras” was built in 1897. The important building site (it employed 250 workers) was not yet finished when the very first bullfight was given, on 11 July 1897. The building was completed in 1905. It offered 13,500 places: bullfighting thus took off in Béziers which became, thanks to these arenas, one of the very first bullfighting places in France. It was even nicknamed the “French Seville”. Castelbon de Beauxhostes, a winegrower and patron of the Biterrois region, made it a mecca for lyric art from 1892 to 1911. Saint Saëns and Fauré created operas there. Today, the arenas are the scene of bullfights during the Féria de Béziers in August, but also many concerts and events throughout the year.
Spoken languages : English – French
Opening
- From mercredi 1 janvier 2025 to mercredi 31 décembre 2025
Services
Services
- Visites individuelles guidées
Go there by liO Train (regional trains)
A moins de 20 mn à pied de la gare de Béziers ! (environ 16 min et 1384 m).
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Get there by liO Car or city bus
A moins de 10 mn à pied de l’arrêt BEZIERS – Av. du 22 Août !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes :
Environ 9 min (770 m).
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