Registration Historic Monument 30 décembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Protection of structural elements and terrain.
Début du XXe siècle
Processing into arenas
Processing into arenas Début du XXe siècle (≈ 2004)
Sale of the Vitou property and Tauromachi property.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Famille Vitou - Former owner
Sell the property in early 20th century.
Origin and history
The Lansargues Arenas originated in the early 20th century, when the Vitou family sold its property, including a house and outbuildings, to settle in Baillargues. The garden of this old "housework", bought by a private individual, was then transformed into a space dedicated to Tauromachia. Gradually, this court became an emblematic place for bull races, marking the birth of the current arenas.
The arena structure consists of a rectangular stone courtyard, equipped with tubing and planks. The ovoid-shaped track is framed by functional elements such as a toril, a Presidency located opposite it, as well as a drink, changing rooms and an infirmary. A door directly communicates with the nearby school yard, integrating the monument into the local fabric. These adjustments reflect a pragmatic adaptation of an existing space to a new cultural and festive vocation.
In 1992, the Lansargues Arenas were partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments. This decree specifically concerns the plate terrain, the barriers delineating the track, as well as structural elements such as toril, the Presidency and the buvette. Today, the monument belongs to the municipality of Lansargues and retains its Tauromachic use, while potentially opening up to other functions such as room rental or local events.
