TOROS A busy end of the year for the bullfighting clubs of Nîmes and Gard

Summary of Café-Toro this week? the Coordination lottery, a look back at the Café-Toro on November 9 and 16, a perspective of the Café-Toro to come, the bullfighting rally which is coming back to life, the continuation and end of PPL n°475, Patrick Laugier on ganadero in difficulty, the bullfighting cultures on France Bleu Gard Lozère, the book of the Trial of the Corrida and the traditional rincon of the clubs.

It is therefore on Sunday December 8 at 3 p.m. that the coordination of the bullfighting clubs of Nîmes and Gard awaits you for its end-of-year lottery. The atmosphere is always friendly and what's more, people often talk about… bulls! More information will be given in the coming days but save the date now.

This Saturday, November 23, exceptional Café-Toro. Reminder. On September 26, 1984 in Pozoblanco, Francisco Rivera Pérez “Paquirri” tragically disappeared under the horn of Avispado. » To commemorate this sad event, Café-Toro traveled to the patio de caballos of the Nîmes arenas, for a tribute to the maestro of Barbate.

Hosted by Vincent Roger, Christian Chalvet, Alain Montcouquiol, Stéphane Fernández Meca and Frédéric Pastor will talk about his career for some and anecdotes and memories for others. Free entry upon presentation of the poster (including on smartphone).

Another club meeting, the reliving of the 2024 Rally day will take place on Friday November 29 at the Foyer Samuel Vincent (42, Rue Sergent Triaire in Nîmes). Film and photos prepared by Michel Chauvierre will enhance the moment. Ideal for sharing a moment of conviviality around a drink and a meal prepared by us.

The price of the evening is 20 euros (aperitifs, tapas and meals). Mark the date on your calendar now and remember to register on 06 11 55 65 12 or on [email protected] until Tuesday, November 26 at the latest.

In a completely different register, the Coordination welcomes the overwhelming majority rejection of the Senate bill aimed at banning bullfighting for children under sixteen.

« Thanks to the strong mobilization of bullfighting clubs, aficionados and elected officials, this proposal was rejected. Being an aficionado is also a militant act and this new attack must encourage us all to remain vigilant. »

In litigation for months, Patrick Laugier has reached the milestone.

The Coordination of the Bullfighting Clubs of Nîmes and Gard, was alerted, like many aficionados, of the problems encountered by the ganadero de toros bravos (Piedras Rojas and Dos Hermanas). Last Thursday, he launched a new hunger strike, carried out on the Place de la République in Arles.

Patrick Laugier is subject to a request to terminate his lease by his owner, the Conservatoire du Littoral, and risks no longer being able to graze his animals on the land of Mas de l'Ilon.

« It is obviously difficult for him to find a fallback solution, and to financially cope with the cost that a move would entail. There is therefore a real risk of the disappearance of a breeding of fighting bulls. On top of that, Patrick Laugier has to deal with illness. Also, we hope that a quick solution will be found thanks to the understanding of the different parties and the help of our elected officials, so that this ganaderia can continue. »

The Coordination of the Bullfighting Clubs of Nîmes and Gard would like to stand alongside Patrick Laugier and his daughters in these particularly difficult times.

Bullfighting Cultures is the new weekly meeting for all bullfighting on France Bleu Gard Lozère in partnership with the Coordination of Bullfighting Clubs of Nîmes and Gard. Every Saturday and Sunday at 8:20 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. with our colleagues from France Bleu Gard Lozère on 90.2 FM.

You have access to podcast shows ici.

In April 2023, the Coordination produced a theatrical performance entitled Defendants, stand up! The bullfighter summoned to appear before the Gard Assize Court.

“We have decided to publish the entire text written by Emmanuel Durand, as well as all the interventions of the artist, psychiatrist, veterinarian, matador, empresa, ganadero… This book is illustrated by the sketches of our legal designer. one evening, Eddie Pons and by the photographs of Roé and Michel Chauvierre.

This work is available for sale at the Teissier bookstore (rue Régale in Nîmes), at the l'Itinéraire bookstore (rue des Arènes in Nîmes), at the Acte Sud bookstore in Arles, as well as on the Coordination website.

For your information, the general assembly of the Fiesta Brava arenaros will take place on Saturday December 7 at 11 a.m. at the Le Gambrinus brasserie in Nîmes. And, finally, for the pleasure of young and old, the Pablo Romero Cultural Space is once again wearing its pretty Christmas outfit this year.

The Zambomba atmosphere will also be there with villancicos, rumbitas by Coro on Saturday December 7, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Same day, Subscription afternoon at 12 p.m. at the bodega (13, rue Bigot in Nîmes) with aperitif and tapas, foie gras and duck confit parmentier, cheese and dessert, wine and coffee, all for 30 euros (information and reservations on 06 82 77 26 59 ).