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At the end of the nineteenth century, bullfights were held on the Place de la Mairie in arenas built with makeshift carts that are arranged in a circle, like the Wild West settlers raising their camps for the night . The comfort and safety was rudimentary little to the agenda, but it was the game that mattered.
By 1960, the construction of real arena is decided and péroliens contribution to the cost in the form of subscription.

Bullfighting Club "Lou Razet" existing since 1922, offers against the wall track and was soon associated with the Festival Committee to host the races (it still is today known as Lou Razet Paul Ricard, at the beginning of July Fest Ponds and Votive Festival in mid-August).

The opening day is the royal cows Rebuffat of flag-waving that is playing with the renowned Miraillet and fair.

In 1973, Pérols will then experience a tremendous craze with a new generation of raseteurs like SIMEON brothers, children of the country, which attracts crowds for over twenty years.

Arenas now have 2200 seats. The configuration of the track is oval. This is where most bullfights are held in the highlights of the local festival in early August.