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Olympiad of gardians in the Nîmes 2024 Arena

August 22 and 29, 2024 - Free races and August 23, 2024 - Nîmes

The Nîmes arenas are set to host a breathtaking spectacle, with teams of gardians competing in spectacular and sometimes perilous challenges. This event will highlight the ancestral profession of gardian, with its unique and sometimes risky working gestures, on the sands of France's most emblematic bullfighting arena. 

 Organized by the City of Nîmes, this event follows in the footsteps of the famous games created by the Marquis de Baroncelli in the early 20th century. It promises to revive the tradition and passion that surround the equestrian and bullfighting world in this region rich in cultural heritage. 

 The bullring, steeped in history and imbued with the spirit of bullfighting, will provide a majestic backdrop for this unique show, in which the gardians will demonstrate all their skill and bravery. Spectators will have the opportunity to admire the impressive mastery of the riders and the exceptional complicity that unites them with their faithful mounts. 

 This event promises to be a true tribute to Camargue traditions and the ancestral art of the gardian, while offering spectators an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Nîmes arenas, timeless emblems of local culture.

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