Calendar of events

Highlights

There's so much to see and do in Normandy that you might want some insider's knowledge on what will be happening when you arrive. More details can be obtained from local tourist offices.
  

Calendar of events 2010

There is always something happening in Normandy. A year-round programme of events and festivals cater for all interests, ages and budgets!

Download the calendar of events in Normandy 2010 (pdf file)

Food Festivals

Normandy is truly a food lover's paradise for visitors seeking that authentic culinary experience. There are so many local specialities to sample. Try a sea food platter, a fresh caught sole or delicate scallops, world famous local cheeses of Camembert, Livarot, Neufchatel or Pont l'Evèque.
 
Normandy really is the place to be when it comes to celebrating all things food and never more so than during one of the region's many gastronomic festivals or bustling food markets.  Here's a selection of the main food events in Normandy over the coming months, most featuring markets, tasting sessions, cookery demonstrations, competitions and entertainment for all.
 
Click here to view our food festival selection

Normandie Impressionniste Festival

Summer 2010
Normandie Impressionniste brings the first-ever Impressionism festival to Normandy from June to September 2010. Over 200 events will take place simultaneously across Normandy. 

Further information on the events...

Les Jeudis du Pin, Haras du Pin, Orne

June-September, every Thursday
The Orne department is known as horse country thanks to its many equestrian centres, stables and stud farms, not least the national stud farm Le Haras du Pin.
The magnificent Colbert Courtyard is transformed into an outdoor theatre for these spectacular weekly shows, the actors being none other than the horses of the National Stud themselves! Stallions ridden or inhand, mares and foals running free alongside, even a donkey, all come on stage one after the other: a horse rears in the centre, while impressive carriages, heritage of the Haras du Pin, thunder by, the cobbles vibrating underfoot.

Further information: Haras du Pin & Orne Tourist Board

Musical September Festival, across Orne

27th August - 26th September 2010
The annual "Musical September" festival in Orne presents a variety of musical events spanning different musical genres.

Further information on the events...

American film festival, Deauville, Calvados

3rd - 12th September 2010
For the past 36 years, this chic resort on the Normandy coast has been host to the American film festival. 

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International Kite Festival, Dieppe,
Seine-Maritime

11th - 19th September 2010
Considered the world's biggest kite festival, the Festival International du Cerf-volant in Dieppe welcomes more than 700 000 visitors from 40 countries in the world. Eight hectares of grass between the city and the sea are available for kite enthusiasts to watch a fun show of air and colours.

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5-mile flea market, Les Andelys, Eure

11th - 12th September 2010
Don't miss the annual flea market taking place in the village of Les Andelys along the twist and turns of the Seine river. More than 1500 exhibitors and over 100 000 visitors will attend over the two days event, ideal if you are looking to pick up a bargain or two, or sell on any household items that you no longer use !

So whether you're looking for bric-a-brac, collectables, rustic furniture or even antiques, do not miss the Andelys Foire à tout, second biggest flea market after the one in Lille!

Further information on Les Andelys

Heritage open days, across Normandy

18th - 19th September 2010

Almost a thousand of Normandy's chateaux, gardens, country manors, churches and museums are to open their doors to the public on September 18th - mostly free of charge - to celebrate the region's rich heritage and the people who have helped make history. The 27th annual "Journées du Patrimoine" will look at the men and woman behind the historical buildings of France. Open days, guided tours and other special events are planned at sites around the region.

The full list of monuments taking part is due to be published online at http://www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr/  

Bag a bargain at Saint Lô fair, Manche

26th September 2010
Up to 10 000 visitors are expected to converge on Saint Lo at the end of September to pick up a bargain, support local traders and craftspeople and help raise fund for charity.

The Rotary Club of Saint Lo has been organising the annual event for the past 25 years to attract public support for its charitable work.

The event takes place on Sunday, Sept 26^th 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.

Initially designed to attract artists, it has grown to include a lively street market that attracts bargain hunters from across the region, plus competitions, games and facilities.