Fêtes de Geaune

Patronal festival and festival of the Geaune Taurin Club, a Tursan village passionate about Landaise racing

Geaune — Landes (40)
Music French Chanson Street Performance
Fêtes de Geaune
Edition
2026
Fêtes de Geaune

About Fêtes de Geaune

A medieval bastide in Tursan founded in the 13th century, Geaune celebrates its patronal festival in early July and its Taurin Club Festival in October, two events that reflect the passion for Landaise racing in this village in the Landes region. The Geaune bullring hosts formal Landaise races counting towards the Challenge Landes-Béarn and the Boléro d'Argent, with the presentation of the cuadrilla. Bands, outdoor meals, popular dances, and traditional games complete these festivities rooted in the Tursan identity.
Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026
Location Geaune (40)
Prices Free
Status
Edition 2026

Fêtes de Geaune — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Fêtes de Geaune promises Landaise races for the Challenge Landes-Béarn, 'bandas', and festive traditions in the medieval bastide of Tursan.

Fêtes de Geaune 2026

From July 3 to 5, 2026, Geaune hosts its patronal festival with a Landaise race counting for the Challenge Landes-Béarn, 'bandas', popular dances, and outdoor meals. The Taurin Club Festival will be held in October 2026 with the traditional race for the Boléro d'Argent and the presentation of the 2027 cuadrilla.

Edition 2027

Fêtes de Geaune — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 3 July to 5 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Fêtes de Geaune

Practical Information

Dates and Times

The Patronal Festival takes place early July (Friday to Sunday), with the Landaise race on Sunday at 5 PM counting for the Challenge Landes-Béarn. The Taurin Club Festival is held in mid-October (a Sunday), with a meal at 12 PM and a formal Landaise race at 3:30 PM. Popular dances liven up the evenings of the patronal festival. The detailed program is provided by the Taurin Club.

Prices

  • Access to street festivities: free
  • Landaise races: paid entry to the Geaune bullring
  • Taurin Club Festival meal: approximately €18 per person (Geaune salad, duck breast with mushroom sauce, dessert, wine, and coffee)
  • Bars and 'peñas': drinks at reasonable prices

Meal Registration

Registration is mandatory for the Taurin Club Festival meal: +33 6 08 58 61 01. Register before the deadline communicated by the club. As places are limited, early registration is recommended.

Access

By car: Geaune is located 25 km southeast of Mont-de-Marsan and 25 km north of Pau, on the D2 road. From the A65 motorway, take the Aire-sur-l'Adour exit and follow signs for Geaune via the D2. Free parking in the village and around the bullring.

By train: Aire-sur-l'Adour station (15 km), then taxi or carpooling.

Dining

During the July patronal festival, food stalls, bars, and 'peñas' are available on the bastide square. Tursan specialties: Tursan wine, duck breast, 'tourtière', and 'pastis landais'.

Also to see

Take advantage of your visit to discover the medieval bastide of Geaune, founded in 1318, its remarkable arcaded square, and the vineyards of the Tursan appellation. The village is an excellent starting point for hikes in the Chalosse hills.

Practical Tips

  • Landaise races: spectacle accessible to all, family-friendly and convivial atmosphere.
  • Attire: white is the traditional color for Landes festivals.
  • Tursan wine: discover this local appellation in the cellars and wineries of Geaune and its surroundings.

Contact

Les Amis de la Course Landaise - Club Taurin de Geaune

Phone: +33 6 08 58 61 01

Mairie de Geaune: geaune.fr

The Fêtes de Geaune: Landaise racing passion at the heart of Tursan

The historic capital of Tursan, Geaune is a medieval bastide founded in 1318 that has retained its characteristic arcaded square and checkerboard layout. This charming village, nestled between the Chalosse hills and the Tursan vineyards, is also one of the main centers for Landaise racing in the Landes region. The Amis de la Course Landaise, a dynamic taurine club, passionately and skillfully keeps this tradition alive.

Landaise races: the heart of the festivities

The Geaune bullring hosts high-level Landaise races during the patronal festival in July and the Taurin Club Festival in October. These formal races, organized in collaboration with the French Federation of Landaise Racing, count towards the Challenge Landes-Béarn and the prestigious Boléro d'Argent. The best 'écarteurs' (dodgers) and 'sauteurs' (jumpers) of the season perform here, facing the racing cows of renowned breeders like Laurent Deyris. The presentation of the cuadrilla for the following season is a highlight of the October Taurin Club Festival.

The Taurin Club Festival: an autumn event

Held annually in October, the Taurin Club Festival brings together Landaise racing enthusiasts for a comprehensive program. A friendly meal is served at noon (Geaune salad, duck breast with mushroom sauce, dessert, wine, and coffee), followed at 3:30 PM by a formal Landaise race counting for the Boléro d'Argent. This event also provides an opportunity to present the new cuadrillas for the upcoming season, in an atmosphere of shared passion among aficionados.

July Patronal Festival

Geaune's patronal festival, held in early July, offers a festive program that combines taurine tradition and village conviviality. A Landaise race counting for the Challenge Landes-Béarn is scheduled for Sunday at 5 PM. The streets of the bastide come alive to the rhythm of the 'bandas', the brass bands of the Southwest that are the soul of Landes festivals. Popular dances keep the revelers dancing in the evenings, while the days are marked by traditional games and entertainment for the whole family.

Tursan Gastronomy and Conviviality

The Fêtes de Geaune are an opportunity to celebrate the gastronomic riches of Tursan. Tursan wine, a recognized local appellation, accompanies outdoor meals featuring duck breast, Geaune salad, and 'pastis landais'. 'Tourtière', a traditional Southwest pastry with apples, and 'croustade' complete a gastronomic panorama that honors the Tursan terroir.

Where does it take place — Fêtes de Geaune

Arènes et bastide de Geaune
Arènes de Geaune, 40320 Geaune

Fêtes de Geaune in brief

Music French Chanson Street Performance Gastronomy Cheese Heritage History Family Outdoor Participatory Landes

History of Fêtes de Geaune

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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Contact Fêtes de Geaune
Web geaune.fr
Tel +33 6 08 58 61 01

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