Events Diary
Discover local events at a glance. Please return regularly as this is being updated daily.
mai 2019
30th
La Ferte Mace
Meccano exhibition: exhibitors from France and many other countries offer a superb exhibition continuing for 3 days from 10:00 to 18:00 each day.
(30th May - 1st June). Entry €3.00 adults - under 18's free.
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30th
Suisse Normandie
The must-see event in Normandy Switzerland, in La Roche d'Oëtre and Pont-d'Ouilly. Multiple activities for the whole family, and also sports events for the most experienced. Numerous concerts and musical events over three days with a great closing show "sound and light on the water" on Saturday in Pont-d'Ouilly.
On the program at La Roche d'Oëtre: hiking, mountain bike tours, horse riding, Nordic walking, rock climbing make up and giant games. (30th May - 1st June)
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juin 2019
1st
Bagnoles de l'Orne
Fetes des Plantes - sale of plants in the grounds of the Mairie (Town Hall / Chateau). 73 exhibitors:- Nursery Collectors, Craftsmen & Designers are expected for this festive and friendly event (1 & 2 June)
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6th
Lassay-les-Chateaux
Boucles de la Mayenne - Starting in Laval on 6th June, and finishing in the same city on 9th, the Cycle tour of Mayenne has been running annually since 1975, turning professional in 2004. Stage 2, on Saturday 8th June finishes only 10 minutes from us at Lassay-les-Chateaux. (6th - 9th June)
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7th
Throughout France
FIFA Women's World Cup being held at various venues throughout France - Nearest venues to us is Rennes (1 hr) and Le Havre (1.5 hrs). Starts on 7th Jun with final being played on 7th July.
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8th
Jublains
The third edition of ROMANS IN THE CITY. Adults 8€; students, disabled, job-seekers and groups (of 10) 6€; children 7 - 18 4€; Children under 7 free. (8th & 9th June)
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15th
Le Mans
87th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on 15–16 June. See "More Info" below for all events at La Mans race circuits.
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15th
Lassay-les-Chateaux
Scripted historical reconstruction of military and civilian life at the Château in 1469 (15th & 16th June)
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30th
Flers
Merchants Market - Centre of Flers, more than 80 exhibitors, entertainment, catering, second-hand car show, car dealerships, garage sales. 09:00 - 18:00
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30th
Desertines
Summer fete with Classic Cars, Hog roast, Morris-dancing, Music and Bar - Starts at 11:00 - Free admission.
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juillet 2019
7th
Carelles
A major musical, dance and choreographic celebration on an international scale
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14th
Ambrières-les-Vallées
La Mayenne à Table, Picnic by the river with many activities & games, etc
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14th
Lassay-les-Chateaux
Stroll through this Petite Cité de Caractère where, for a day, old stones and street shows will mingle with the bric-a-brac stalls
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14th
Throughout France
Fete National (Bastille Day celebrations) with numerous events scheduled - return nearer the date for local activities.
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21st
Lonlay-le-Tesson
Old-fashioned celebration in the village: activities around the old trades.
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28th
Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
Various games for the whole family: tug-of-war, sack races... Free, organized by Médiéville 53
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28th
Putanges-le Lac
Located in the Orne, in a magnificent setting in the heart of Normandy Switzerland, the Forêt-Auvray hillside race is a classic with a hilly course, both fast and selective (morning tests then afternoon race). 08:00 - 18:00
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28th
Les Monts d'Andaine
Festival around the professions of the forest at the Chapelle des Friches, various activities (competition for the best lumberjack, on-site catering, evening show with songs)
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août 2019
3rd
Domfront
Street shows, medieval market, strolls, camps, clashes, workshops, demonstrations, medieval banquet and of course, the jousting show!
(3rd & 4th Aug)
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10th
Falaise
Fête Médiévale. Family entertainment at the Château Guillaume le Conquérant with jesters, jugglers, knights and major re-enactments (10th & 11th Aug)
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18th
Paris-Brest-Paris
It is from the National Sheepfold located in the park of Rambouillet's castle that will start the 6,000 riders of our mythical Cycle tour from Paris-Brest-Paris in August 2019. (18th - 22nd Aug).
Stage 3 and Stage 12 pass through Lassay-les-Chateaux (10 mins from us).
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31st
La Ferte Mace
(31st Aug) Art and Local Market - Wine Fair with exhibition of old vehicles. Meccano exhibition from 14:00.
(1st Sept) La Ferté Macé fair with local stalls, second-hand trade and garage sale. Wine and local produce. Meccano and Model Railway exhibitions and country dance demonstrations from 10:30 to 17:00
(31st Aug & 1st Sept). Free entrance
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septembre 2019
14th
Juvigny-sous-Andaine
Vide Grenier and bric-a-brac plus fairground rides and food stalls (14th & 15th Sept TBC)
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14th
La Ferte Mace
8 km hiking race with about forty obstacles accessible to people in good physical condition. Event designed for the general public, no time performance so you can just have fun at the meeting! Departure from 10am to 3pm open to all - refreshment bar and barbecue on site
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21st
Throughout France
Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage day) - many chateaux and places of interest open to the public
(21st / 22nd Sept)
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octobre 2019
27th
Mayenne
25th annual Association EuroMayenne Craft Fair - nearly 100 stalls plus tea/coffee and cakes, Animation, Hot food and more.
This year there is a magician, singer and dancers.
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