Gardians

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Gaso de Taureaux When the Bulls Go For a Swim in Provence

March 20, 2018

An abrivado is a special event in Provence, where French cowboys called gardians run bulls through a town as part of a big sporting event. It’s an exciting test of horsemanship that not all gardians can master. Even more exciting is the Gaso de Taureaux. Here, instead of running through the streets, the bulls are …

Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

Cowboy Culture Living Dangerously in Provence

February 27, 2018

“The bull has escaped!” Cowboy Culture in Provence I looked up to see a thousand pounds of anger barreling down the street at me. Everyone scattered, frantically jumping over the metal barriers to safety. The bull thundered past, followed by closely by French cowboys on horseback. It was a terrifying moment, the kind you remember …

Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Margo Lestz

The Camargue: Horses, Bulls, and Gardians of Provence

February 21, 2017

Southwest Provence, around Arles and the Camargue, has a very distinctive culture: it’s a horse and bull culture. This marshy area, unsuitable for development, has been of little interest to humans over the years. Thus, it was a perfect place for herds of wild white horses, black cattle, and a multitude of birds, including pink flamingos. …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Essential Reading to Understand the Cowboys of Provence

May 20, 2016

Understanding the Cowboys of Provence Summer days in Provence are bathed in sunshine and surrounded by a chorus of cicadas. In the Bouches du Rhone, the blinding blue skies and the sweltering heat are also prime time for village festivals surrounding horse and bull events. These horsemen and women are extremely talented frequently testing the …

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Gardians

gardiens and gardians (Provencal) are men and women on horseback

Gaso de Taureaux When the Bulls Go For a Swim in Provence

Cowboy Culture Living Dangerously in Provence

The Camargue: Horses, Bulls, and Gardians of Provence

Essential Reading to Understand the Cowboys of Provence

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