Arènes de Béziers
A bullring that seats 13,000, where the Béziers bullfighting festival every August draws more than a million people.
Béziers is one of the French cities with the strongest bullfighting culture. The bullring, completed in 1897, hosts the Feria de Béziers every August, with bullfighting performances, running-of-the-bulls parades, street bands, and all-night parties. Crowds across the city can reach a million. Outside festival time, the bullring opens irregularly for visits or hosts concerts. Note that bullfighting may be upsetting to some visitors, who may prefer to experience only the festival's street atmosphere.
Opening hours
Open during festivals and events
Nearby sights
- Plateau des Poètes
- Allées Paul Riquet
- Basilica of Saint-Aphrodise
- Musée du Biterrois
- Église de la Madeleine, Béziers
- Halles de Béziers
- Orb Aqueduct
- Béziers Cathedral