Fanfonne Guillierme was the first woman to manage a manade (bulls herd) and was even distinguished as the ambassador of Camargue in 1975 in Paris for the International Women's Year. A skilled rider in a world run by men, she is still today an inspiring example for the cattle world, which pays tribute to her every year on Fanfonne Guillierme's day. It traditionally marks the opening of the bullfighting season and usually takes place on the first Sunday in March.