Parentis-en-Born, Commune in the Landes department, France
Parentis-en-Born covers 12,257 hectares in southwestern France, housing approximately 6,158 residents and serving as the administrative center of its canton within the Landes region.
The town gained prominence in the 1950s when oil exploration revealed Western Europe's largest oil field, now operated by Canadian company Vermilion for petroleum extraction.
Every August, the town hosts the largest feria in northern Landes, drawing thousands of visitors to its 4,000-seat arena for traditional Landaise bullfighting competitions and celebrations.
Located approximately 80 kilometers from Bordeaux, Mont-de-Marsan, and Dax, the commune provides convenient access to regional centers while maintaining its distinctive local character and amenities.
Parentis-en-Born remains the only municipality in northern Landes to feature an arena, making this sporting venue a distinctive architectural and cultural landmark in the region.
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