Events Diary
Discover local events at a glance. Please return regularly as this is being updated daily.
juillet 2024
19th
Mayenne
FETE DE LA MADELEINE : 19-22 JULY 2024
Displays throughout the long weekend event both in the interior and exterior of the salon, including cars, tractors, renovation, decoration, wine, etc.
There will also be approximately 500 animals, presentations and demonstrations based on the breed. The traditional "percherons" will also on show at the top of the exhibition area.
Plus, as always there will be the huge funfair including rides, arcades and beer tents.
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19th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
STREET ENTERTAINMENT - EVERY FRIDAY
Shows start a 9pm
There's clownish, gestural and burlesque street theatre, cloak-and-dagger comedy, juggling and circus acrobatics. Every year, the festival offers an enticing programme that transports the spectator into an imaginary world imbued with humour and poetry.
Every Friday from 5 July 2024 to 23 August 2024
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21st
Bagnoles de l'Orne
FETE DE LA SAINTE MADELAINE
Annual event with a multitude of street animations, festive and musical entertainment ending with a firework display by the château.
- Hippodrome - horse races from 13:30pm
- Musical entertainment
- Firework display, Parc du Château
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23rd
Mantilly
GUIDED TOUR OF LOCAL FARM GRIMAUX-PACORY
Discover the production of local apple drinks (Calvados, Pommeau, Poire and Cidre), made using passion and know-how acquired over several generations, the products are recognized for their exceptional quality.
Products may be purchased in the farm store (cash or cheques only).
Each Tuesday: 30 avril 2024 au 17 septembre 2024 de 15:30 jusqu'à 17:30
Le 24 septembre 2024 de 15:30 jusqu'à 17:30 et de 15:30 jusqu'à 17:30
Each Tuesday: 1 octobre 2024 au 19 novembre 2024 de 15:30 jusqu'à 17:30
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23rd
Lassay-les-Châteaux
GUIDED TOUR BY PRODUCERS OF LOCAL CIDRE DISTILLERY
The producers of cidre products invites you to visit the production part of their estate.
The programme includes the orchard, distillery, press and ageing cellars.
The tour is open to all, free of charge and no booking is required.
Alternative Dates:
Chaque mardi du 9 juillet 2024 au 20 août 2024 de 16:00 jusqu'à 16:45
Chaque jeudi du 11 juillet 2024 au 22 août 2024 de 16:00 jusqu'à 16:45
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24th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
DISCOVERY A LOCAL BREWERY
Take a tour round a local brewery in the centre of Bagnoles de l'Orne. You will be taken through the processes used for producing the beers. Your visit will conclude with a tasting!
Booking through the Tourist Office
DATES AVAILABLE
Le 10 / 24 juillet 2024 de 14:00 jusqu'à 15:00
Le 7 / 21 août 2024 de 14:00 jusqu'à 15:00
Le 4 / 18 septembre 2024 de 14:00 jusqu'à 15:00
Le 2 / 16 / 30 octobre 2024 de 14:00 jusqu'à 15:00
Le 13 novembre 2024 de 14:00 jusqu'à 15:00
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28th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
EXHIBITION OF CLASSIC VEHICLES
A monthly exhibition of classic vehicles arranged by a local organisation. Held just behind the Tourist Office.
Dates / Times:
Le 28 juillet 2024 de 09:30 jusqu'à 12:30
Le 25 août 2024 de 09:30 jusqu'à 12:30
Le 22 septembre 2024 de 09:30 jusqu'à 12:30
Le 27 octobre 2024 de 09:30 jusqu'à 12:30
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août 2024
2nd
Mayenne
MAYENNE LIBERTY - 2nd - 4th AUGUST 2024
Commemorate to 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Mayenne
Mayenne will be the focal point of these commemorations from August 2 to 4, 2024, with the establishment of an American encampment. Numerous demonstrations of vehicles and equipment will be presented to the public, as well as a "Open-Air" cinema evening for the screening of documentary films.
Other entertainment will also be available.
Saturday 3rd August - American WW2 vehicles will parade through Mayenne town centre
Sunday 4th August - American WW2 vehicles will visit various towns
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4th
Javron-les-Chapelles
OLD VEHICLE DISPLAY
A large collection of classic vehicles and vide grenier.
Entrance: 1,50€
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10th
Fontaine-Daniel
GUIDE TOUR Monastère Orthodoxe de la Nativité de la Mère de Dieu
The Sisters of the Community, invite you to discover their activities within the monastery :
The visit includes:
- Candle-making workshop
- Garden of plants
- Chapel
Remember to dress appropriately: shoulders and legs covered.
Registration at the Vallée de Haute Mayenne Tourist Office
Alternative Dates:
Le 10 août 2024 à 11:00
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11th
Ceaucé
FêTE ST ERNIER
Céaucé was liberated on 13 August 1944 and the town festival, although it has not existed for several years, still took place on the second Sunday in August. This is an opportunity to revive it on 11 August. A day celebrating the liberation of Ceaucé: mass, wreath-laying, parade of WW2 vehicles, funfair, dance, fireworks display
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15th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
FETE DU 15 AOUT
A traditional 15 August festival, with a wide range of entertainment:
- Hippodrome - Horse races from 1.30pm
- Street entertainment
- Firework display, Bagnoles de l'Orne lake
Free admission.
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17th
Flers
PARADE & EXHIBITION OF VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES
The parade commences at 11h going through the centre of Flers and finishing at the Château car-park.
Afterwards it would be possible to attend a guided tour on the liberation of Flers
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17th
Lassay-les-Châteaux
CHATEAU DE LASSAY : "DE LA PIERRE A L'ETOILE" / Evening event "From Stone to the Stars" - 17th & 18 AUGUST 2024
Hours : Both days 21:30hrs
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23rd
Fontaine-Daniel
LA FêTE DE LA TERRE : 23-25 August 2024
Local ecological fair based on natural elements. Programme includes conferences, workshops, exhibitions, street entertainments, organic market and more.
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25th
Mayenne
RIVER CRUISE AND LUNCH
Enjoy a trip on the River Mayenne with lunch included at the local restaurant "Beau Rivage".
Reservations must be made at the Mayenne Tourist Office.
Time: 11:30hr - 15:30hr
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31st
La Ferté Macé
LOCAL PRODUCE, WINE & ART MARKET
A local fair for local and regional products
Exhibition of vintage vehicles
Children play area in front of the church
Times: 09:00 - 17:00
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septembre 2024
1st
La Ferté Macé
FLEA MARKET
Approximately 400 stall holders throughout the town.
Street entertainment with childrens area in front of the church
country music demonstration next to the town hall on Sunday from 10:30 hrs to 17 hrs
Times: 7am - 6pm
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21st
National
JOURNEES DU PATRIMOINE : 21 & 22 September 2024
A national weekend of discovery of historical places, museums and places not usually open to the public.
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21st
LOCAL
JOURNEES DU PATRIMOINE : 21 & 22 September 2024
BAGNOLES DE L'ORNE - Guided tour of the Belle Epoque quatre - reservations at the Tourist Office - Saturday 21 @ 14h30
FOUGEROLLES-DU-PLESSIS - Chateau de Goue - Opening times: 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 19:00
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29th
Ceaucé
ART & JARDIN 25TH edition plant fair
90 Exhibits of crafts and gardening, including 20 nurseries and landscapers, plus 60 craftsmen.
Animations, Exhibitions and Workshops.
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