Arles Monday After Easter
Mar 13th, 2005, 08:06 AM
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Arles Monday After Easter
Hello,
We are thinking of visiting Arles the Monday after Easter. Couple and two children 10 and 12.
We thought we might go to a bullfight, but not sure.
We're thinking it will be very crowded and are considering driving to Tarascon, parking the car, and taking the train to Arles.
Any thoughts appreciated.
We are thinking of visiting Arles the Monday after Easter. Couple and two children 10 and 12.
We thought we might go to a bullfight, but not sure.
We're thinking it will be very crowded and are considering driving to Tarascon, parking the car, and taking the train to Arles.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Mar 13th, 2005, 09:01 AM
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Just a caution about bullfights in case you (or the kids) are squeamish and have read (as I have) that in Arles the bullfights are relatively humane to animals: I read an account by someone who recently attended a bullfight there and was shocked to witness the killing of a bull. If you are concerned about that, you might want to check out the details before you attend.
Mar 13th, 2005, 01:53 PM
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Monday is the last day of the Easter Feria. According to the Arles tourism web site:
"The Easter Feria opens the bullfighting season in Arles and attracts 500,000 visitors of which 60,000 buy seats for the fights in the arena."
We understand there are non-kill "bullfights" suitable for children. We would definitely confirm that before attending.
"The Easter Feria opens the bullfighting season in Arles and attracts 500,000 visitors of which 60,000 buy seats for the fights in the arena."
We understand there are non-kill "bullfights" suitable for children. We would definitely confirm that before attending.
Mar 13th, 2005, 02:18 PM
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I was in Arles during Feria last year and it was a mob scene. I did manage to drive in and out of town, but it wasn't easy. I don't know if I'd go so far as to park in another town and take the train in - but I'd certainly be prepared to spend a good long time looking for parking and to walk a good distance from the parking spot to town.
Mar 14th, 2005, 01:14 AM
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Non-kill doesn't necessary mean "not a lot of blood" around here... but in any event, the Feria is known for bringing in the biggest and the best bulls for the bullfights. It's also packed with people coming from everywhere to see the bullfights and reservations really are a must. Monday's program will have corridas beginning at 11 AM and again at 5 PM, so death is on the menu.
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Mar 14th, 2005, 04:53 AM
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Thanks for the replies.
It looks like we probably will do the train instead of hassling with the car. The kids like train rides, anyway.
As to the bullfights, maybe we will skip these. It seems like there will be plenty of other things to do.
It looks like we probably will do the train instead of hassling with the car. The kids like train rides, anyway.
As to the bullfights, maybe we will skip these. It seems like there will be plenty of other things to do.
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