ARÈNES JEAN BARTHEROTTE

The Estang bullring was built at the very beginning of the 20th century. Built in wood, oak beams support the framework covered with Roman tiles. These arenas, unique by their architecture but also by the fact that they were built by the local population during nearly 30 years, are part of the regional heritage. Listed as a historical monument in 1984, these arenas have been listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments since 1994. The Estang bullring was named after Jean Bartherotte, a bullfighter from Estang who was shot during the Second World War. The wooden framework is painted in red "ox blood". The wooden frame is painted in "oxblood" red. It is of ethnological interest as a witness of the bullfighting practice in this region. Among all the events which illustrated the history of the Estang bullring, let us quote the arrival on August 19, 1984 of the President of the Republic François Mitterrand who attended the race of the festivals. And on June 16, 2001, the 100th anniversary of the arena was celebrated in the presence of Dr. Jacques Cohen, mayor of Estang and many personalities, including descendants of the builders. During several decades, the bullfighting organizers of Estang trusted the ganadero Joseph Labat and these arenas were often the scene of exploits with the Vis brothers. Today, several ganaderias run the Estang bullring, thanks to the work of the bullfighting club presided over by Philippe Thore. The elders have not worked for nothing. The tradition is perpetuated, Estang remains a strong place of the Landes race with 4 races organized in the year.