Arènes de Gamarde-les-Bains, bullring and basketball venue in Gamarde-les-Bains, Landes, France
The Arènes de Gamarde-les-Bains is a municipal arena in Gamarde-les-Bains, in the Landes department. Built in 1996-1997 by local volunteers and modelled on Spanish bullrings, it has been roofed and glazed since 2011-2015, seating 2,000 for course landaise and basketball.
The arena was constructed between 1996 and 1997 to replace older temporary structures, with help from local volunteers. A major renovation from 2011 to around 2015 improved the roof, added protective glass panels for spectators, and increased capacity to over 3,000.
The arena's name comes from the Landes word for sand, and its programme mixes course landaise with corridas organised by the Peña gamardaise since the 2011-2015 works. From 2016 it hosts the men's and women's finals of the Coupe des Landes, moved here from the smaller arenas of Pomarez.
The arena is easy to reach by foot or car with parking available nearby. It is advisable to check event schedules in advance, as shows occur mainly during festivals and special weekends throughout the year.
Since 2016 the arena has hosted the men's and women's finals of the Coupe des Landes, moved here from the smaller arenas of Pomarez. For this competition the building is fitted out to seat between 3,400 and 3,500 spectators, well above its usual 2,000.
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