The Landes traditions
The Landes is also a region full of traditions. You surely know about the courses landaises (where the bull is not put to death). The bullfights and even the Basque game of pelota, but have you heard about the Landes stilt walkers?
The courses landaises and bullfights
While travelling around the towns of our region, you will discover various arenas, typical monuments of the Landes region architectural heritage. From Dax to Soustons and even at Vieux-Boucau, let yourself be carried away by the passion of the bullfights and the courses landaises (a type of bullfighting where the bull is not killed).
The Landes stilt walkers
In the olden days, the Landes shepherds were equipped with stilts to protect themselves from the cold and the spines of the gorse bushes. These stilts were also used by the postmen and the “news runners”. Nowadays, we invite you to discover this unusual art at a race or a dance spectacle.
Pelota
Without doubt you will notice the various games fields dedicated to Basque pelota! As its name indicates, this variant of the game of tennis is essentially only played in the Southwest! Make the most of your holidays to get to know this special sport that is the pride of all that play it.
