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From May to October
SAINT-GEORGES-DE-BOSCHERVILLE
(76) : Abbaye St Georges : activities
Every Sunday afternoon, activities: guided or themed tours,
musical entertainment or story telling. Contact : Abbaye de St
Martin-de-Boscherville - Tel : 00 33 2 35 32 10 82
2 ,3, and 4 June
SAINT-LAURENT-DE-CUVES (50) :
5th Festival les Papillons de Nuit
Festival of present-day music (50 000 spectators in 2004).
Contact : www.papillonsdenuit.com
- contact@papillonsdenuit.com
4 and 5 June
HONFLEUR (14) : 145th Fête
des Marins
Traditional Pentecost Festival in Honfleur, a Festival of
Seafarers which exists in the town since 1861... Every year this pretty
port renews its links with its maritime history and organises the
traditional seafarers’ pilgrimage. On the Sunday of Pentecost all the
local fishing boats are decorated and gathered together in Honfleur’s
old harbour from where they process out to sea before coming together in
a circle in the Seine estuary to receive the priest’s blessing. On
Monday there is a Pilgrimage in honour of Notre Dame de Grâce.
Information : Honfleur Tourist Officer – Tel. 00 33 2 31 89 23 30
From 15 May to 30 May
ROUEN (76) : 19th Festival
des Arts du Cirque
Contact : Avant Scène Organisation – Tel. 02 32 80 31 66 -
www.ville-grand-quevilly.fr/cult/cirque.htm
From 6-28 May
HONFLEUR (14) : Chroniques
Nomades
10th edition of Festival dedicated to travel and adventure
photography. At the Greniers à Sel. A beautiful exhibition with its eyes
wide open on the world. Contact : Honfleur Tourist Office – Tél. 00 33 2
31 89 23 30 - www.chroniquesnomades.com
13 and 14 May
OUISTREHAM and
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER (14) : Fête du Nautisme (national festival)
Ouistreham and Courseulles-sur-Mer, the Calvados’ two maritime
resorts, combine forces for the Fête du Nautisme.
Details available on the website : www.fetedunautisme.com
20 May
GISORS (27) : Son et Lumière
with fireworks : “Gisors la légendaire”
Contact : Gisors Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 32 27 60 63
27 and 28 May
ROUEN (76) : Fêtes Jeanne
d’Arc – Fêtes de Rouen
Contact : Mairie de Rouen – Tel. 00 33 2 32 08 69 71
From 27 May to 3 September
ARGENTAN (61) : “Art dans
l’Orne” at the Château de Sérans, near Argentan
13th Festival d’Art Actuel (paintings, sculptures) from 27 May to
25 June. 10th Métiers d’Art exhibition from 1 July to 3 September. 11th
Symposium de Sculpture from 12 to 27 August. Contact : Art dans l’Orne –
Tel. 02 33 36 69 42 -
artdanslorne@hotmail.com
From June to September
SAINT-MARTIN DE BOSCHERVILLE
(76): Sacred music concerts
At the Abbey. Contact : Abbaye de St Martin-de-Boscherville –
Tel. 02 35 32 10 82
From 1 June to 28 September
LE HARAS NATIONAL DU PIN (61)
: “Les Jeudis du Pin”
In the prestigious Cour Colbert, set to music by Bernstein and
Mozart, horse show - with riders, using lunge rein and carriage driving,
mare and foal, Norman donkey and foal. Every Thursday afternoon at 3 pm
(visitors advised to arrive at 2.30 pm).
Tel. 02 33 12 16 00 / 02 33 36 68 68
From 16 June to 16 September
ROUEN (76) : Show “La
Cathédrale, de Monet aux pixels”
Rouen is preparing itself for an illuminating summer! Every
evening at dusk throughout the summer, the cathedral square will become
a theatre of light. As part of this unique project, initiated by Rouen’s
town authority and in particular its Heritage and Tourism Department,
the cathedral’s majestic gothic façade will be turned into a massive
canvas via an impressive light show which recreates the colours and
angles inspired by Claude Monet’s famous series of paintings of the
cathedral.
Throughout 1892 and 1893, the Impressionist artist set up his easel in
front of Rouen cathedral and made tireless attempts, day after day, to
capture the nuances and variations of light at different times of the
day and in varying weather conditions. His efforts resulted in a body of
work which is a unique part of art history, comprising of thirty
completely different canvases depicting the same subject. American
artist Roy Lichtenstein created a pop art version in the 20th C.
Today, the designers from Skertzo have developed the concept further by
using light projectors to paint the façade of the cathedral in changing
colours. Spectators are able to see a copy of the original paintings
projected onto a large easel set on cathedral square, giving them a
reference point with which to compare the two masterpieces.
The visual production is designed to be looked at from different angles
just as in the artist’s original concept, and is accompanied by a
soundtrack.
New technological advances have enabled the engineers involved in the
project to give the audience a completely novel experience, using
ingenious techniques which are equal in stature to the gothic building
itself.
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Rouen – Tel. 00 33 2 32 08 31 01 -
www.rouentourisme.com
Every weekend throughout June, July and
August
LE HAVRE (76) : Les
Z’Estivales
Activities and street theatre, concerts –Contact: Office de
Tourisme du Havre– Tel. 00 33 2 32 74 04 05
4 - 5 June, 14 - 16 July and 15 August
LISORS (27) : Medieval
Festival at Mortemer
Contact : Abbaye de Mortemer – Tel. 00 33 2 32 49 54 34
3 and 4 June
TROUVILLE (14) : Salon du
Livre du Figaro Magazine “Trouville sur livre”
3 June for adults, 4 June for children: book-signings by famous
authors at Trouville’s Casino –
Contact : Trouville Tourist Office – Tel. 02 31 14 60 70
4 June
Eure Département : Journée
Départementale de la Peinture
Activities focusing on painting organised throughout the
département. Contact : Service Culturel du Conseil Général de l’Eure –
Tel. 00 33 2 32 31 50 50
6 June
In Normandy : Dday
commemorative ceremonies;
Website : www.normandiememoire.com
11 June
Calvados Département : Le
Marathon de la Liberté
Every year the Mémorial de Caen organises the Marathon de la
Liberté, an endurance challenge along the Landing Beaches (from
Courseulles-sur-Mer as far as the Mémorial de Caen). Contact : Mémorial
de Caen – Tel. 00 33 2 31 06 06 44
11 June
ROUTOT (27) – Festival du Lin
How linen is grown, its various uses, its associated trades, plus
market selling fabric and linen products, tour of linen museum and the
linen workshop … Contact : Maison du Lin – Tel. 00 33 2 32 56 21 76
From 8 to 11 June
CABOURG (14) : Festival du
Film "Les journées romantiques"
The town of Cabourg created the “Romantic Film Festival” back in
1984 since when it has recaptured its romantic atmosphere and shown a
number of previews, as well as short and full length films.
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Cabourg – Tel. 00 33 2 31 91 20 00
From 17 to 18 June
FECAMP (76) : Esti’Voiles
2005 – Fête de la Mer et de la Musique
There were once two festivals… La Fête de la Musique, celebrated
at the summer solstice, when people are invited to enjoy sea shanties
etc, with perhaps a jug of cider, throughout the town – from the beach
to the town centre itself. The Fêtes de la Mer, traditionally held at
the beginning of July, attracted enthusiasts of seafaring persuasion for
a festive gathering in Fécamp over a weekend. From there came the idea
that both events could be organised jointly, in order to bring together
Fécamp’s maritime heritage with its musical traditions, resulting in
Esti’voiles. Contact Fécamp Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 35 28 51 01 -
www.fecamptourisme.com
From 16 to 18 June
DEAUVILLE (14) :
International Horse jumping show
Deauville-la-Touques Hippodrome. Contact :Deauville Tourist
Office – Tel. 02 31 14 40 00
17 and 18 June
LES ANDELYS (27) : Medieval
Days, Son et Lumière
Tel. 00 33 2 32 71 04 75
17 and 18 June
SAINT-PHILBERT-SUR-RISLE (27)
: Festival de la Santé au Naturel
Contact : CDT de l’Eure – Tel. 00 33 2 3262 04 27
18 June
HAUVILLE (27) : Fête du
Moulin et des ânes
Within the context of traditional national windmill festival.
Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 32 56 57 32
From 22 to 24 June
FLERS (61) : Festival “Les
Vibrations”
At the Forum. A festival essentially aimed at promoting
French-language songs. Discovery of new, young talents performing
alongside established artists.
Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 33 31 90 90
From 23 and 24 June
EVREUX(27) : Festival “Le
Rock dans tous ses Etats”
A rock festival in its 23rd year, which celebrates a diverse range of
rock music and is held for the 10th year running on the impressive site
of Evreux’s horseracing track.
Contact : Pays d’ EvreuxTourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 32 24 04 43
- www.evreux-tourisme.org
From 24 June to 12 July
PONT-AUDEMER (27) : Festival
des Mascarets
Concerts, shows, street entertainment. Contact : Pont-Audemer
Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 32 41 08 27
24 and 25 June
SOTTEVILLE-LES-ROUEN (76) :
Festival Viva Cité
19th festival of street art. Contact : Mairie de Sotteville-les-Rouen
– Tel. 00 33 2 35 63 60 89
From 28 June to 1 July
BLAINVILLE-CREVON (76) :
Archéo’Jazz
In the ruins of a feudal château at Blainville-Crevon, which
traditionally attracts various famous names and international groups.
Tel. 00 33 2 35 34 24 82 - www.archeojazz.com
From 24 june to 9 July
MORTAGNE (61) : “Les
Musicales de Mortagne”
The 21th edition of Musicales de Mortagne take place over the
last weekend in June and the first two weekends in July. Six concerts of
chamber music in the charming setting of the Perche countryside. Contact
: Mortagne Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 33 85 11 18 or 00 33 6 08 61 29
55
In July, August and September
SEES (61) : Les Musilumières
de Sées
On Fridays and Saturdays throughout July, August and September.
The Musilumières show is the result of a light and sound production,
using the latest technologies, and based on the Cathedral. Today’s
designers meet with the builders of yesteryear. Contact : Tel. 02 33 28
74 79 / 02 33 27 93 27
From 30 June to 25 August
BAGNOLES-DE-L’ORNE (61) :
Street art festival “Les Vendredis de l’Eté”
Every Friday at 9 pm, street entertainment (free of charge).
Tel.00 33 2 33 37 85 66
From 15 july to 20 august
COUTANCES (50) : Les
Estivales du Pays de Coutances
Multi-themed summer activities and events : shows, concerts,
childrens’ workshops, guided tours. Contact : Tourisme et Culture en
Pays de Coutances/Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 33 19 08 10
In July and August
Calvados Département :
Promenades Musicales du Pays d’Auge
About 20 unusual concerts, from medieval chants to modern
compositions, from chamber music to opera – all taking place in various
enchanting venues such as châteaux, stud farms, churches, chapels, parks
and gardens, and all representative of the Pays d’Auge . Contact :
Promenades Musicales du Pays d’Auge – Tel. 00 33 2 31 31 06 00
8, 15, 22, 29 July / 5, 12, 14, 19, 26
August
ISIGNY-LE-BUAT (50) : Les
Féeriques de Montgothier – 13th edition
Son et lumière – The biggest show in Normandy (500 actors, 35
horses, 12 carriages, packs of hounds, pyrotechnic special effects...
the 2 hour show encapsulates the history of Normandy, both grandiose and
everyday, through a series of 20 successive scenes..
Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 33 60 60 70 - www.feeriques.com
From 13 July to 14 August
ALENCON (61) : Street art
festival “Les Echappées Belles”
A varied and fun programme aimed at entertaining all ages, taking
place in the Cour Carrée de la Dentelle, public gardens, school yards –
the entertainers will bring a smile to your lips. Tel. 00 33 2 33 80 66
33
From 13 to 20 July
DIVES-SUR-MER (14) : Festival
de la Marionnette
Whether made of paper or fabric, operated by strings or by hand,
puppets make a welcome return to Dives-sur-mer for the 16th year
running. They invite you to come and lose yourself in childhood memories
and dreams. This is an event which has become a “must” for both the
general public and for professional puppeteers. Contact : Mairie de
Dives/Mer, Affaires Culturelles – Tel. 00 33 2 31 28 12 53
In July
REVIERS (14) : Festival des
Métiers d’Art
The Festival de Reviers brings together impressive craftsmen
specialising in different art forms and who give public demonstrations
of their skills.
Contact : Festival de Reviers – Tel. 00 33 2 31 37 71 10
1 and 2 July
BAYEUX (14) : Medieval
Festival
Over a two-day period Bayeux will travel back through the
centuries to explore the Middle Ages. Within the setting of the town
centre’s conservation area, all recently updated and opened up by the
improvements made to the area surrounding the cathedral, there will be
entertainers on stilts, jesters, jugglers and troubadours for the
duration of the festival. Contact : Bayeux Tourist Office
– Tel. 00 33 2 31 51 28 28
From 3 to 9 July
BERNAY (27) : 6th Festival de
la Marionnette in the Pays de Risle-Charentonne
Contact : Tel. 06 83 09 66 50
The 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
July
EPPREVILLE-EN-LIEUVIN (27) :
Vièvre, Terre de Mystères
Historical night-time show. Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 32 42 09 16 -
www.theatredestroisgros.com
From 7 to 13 July
ALENCON (61) : Festival des Folklores du Monde
Shows, evening events, street parades. All activities free of
charge. Contact : Alençon Tourist Office –
Tel. 00 33 2 33 80 66 33
From 9 to 14 July
The Manche Département : Tour
des Ports de la Manche – 24rd edition
Over a hundred boats, 700 participants, 7 stages between ports
(Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Cherbourg-Octeville, Guernesey, Port Diélette,
Barneville-Carteret, Jersey, Granville). Contact : Comité Départemental
de Tourisme de la Manche – Tel. 02 33 12 16 17
14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 July and 4, 5,
11 and 12 August
BELLEME (61) : Dramatised Son
et Lumière “ Perche, Terre de Légendes” or “Martin et le Cheval d’Or”
Just as night falls, come and discover a part of the Pays du
Perche’s history via this show which traces the life of our ancestors:
Dame Blanche and witches, wizards, enchanters, trolls and imps, horses
and knights from legends, inviting you to witness the recreation of our
rich cultural history. Contact : “Au cœur du Perche” - Tel. 00 33 2 33
25 23 23 - www.perche-passion.com
15 and 16 July
SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE (50) :
Festival du Livre de Mer et d’Aventure – 4th edition
About 60 regional writers, ten exhibitors, book signings, round
tables, films, exhibitions... all against the backdrop of the Fort de la
Hougue which was renovated in the 17th C by Vauban, and is open
specially to the public. Contact : Office de Tourisme Val de Saire/St-Vaast/Réville
– Tel. 02 33 23 19 32
15 July
LA HAYE-DE-ROUTOT (27) : Feu
de St-Clair
Following a centuries-old tradition, a spectacular 15m high
bonfire is built and, following a procession, set alight. At midnight
everyone takes a “brandon”, or piece of burnt wood to provide their
houses with protection against lightning and fire. A tradition to
experience ! Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 32 57 35 74
From 17 to 30 July
DEAUVILLE (14) : Festival
Mondial de Bridge
Every summer between 300 and 400 bridge partners settle down at
Deauville’s Casino for the famous “quinzaine” which attracts players
from South Africa, Japan and Egypt... Each evening there is a
“bridgerama” which transmits the various disputed games on a big screen
with commentary by an expert. Contact : Deauville Tourist Office – Tel.
02 31 14 40 00
From 22 to 29 July
DEAUVILLE (14) : Swing’in
Deauville
The festival traditionally takes place at the beginning of July
in the Casino’s theatre (renovated in 1989, it was originally built on
the model of Versailles’ Petit Trianon) and, for several years now,
concerts also take place at the C.I.D. (Centre International de
Deauville). The festival was created at the initiative of Deauville’s
Casino, and is the only festival in France to be privately organised and
funded. Contact : Deauville Tourist Office.
22 and 23 July
TROUVILLE (14) : Fête de la
Mer et du Maquereau
Every year this Côte Fleurie resort organises a celebration of
the sea over a weekend period. On Saturday there is a mackerel festival
with tastings and sea shanties. On the Sunday, in memory of fishermen
lost at sea, there is a mass in the morning followed by a wreath-laying
at sea. In the afternoon, boats give trips out to sea.
23 July
LA HAYE-DE-ROUTOT (27) : Fête
de la « Saint Anes »
A big festival on the theme of donkeys, with an opportunity to
learn about their daily life, their involvement in farm work,
packsaddles and load carrying, harnesses, dental care, shoeing and
milking... There will also be donkey-drivers available to explain the
behaviour of these animals and tell stories about them. A competition to
find the best brayer, just for a laugh! Contact : Tel. 02 32 57 49 63
18 July
LE MONT SAINT-MICHEL (50) :
Pilgrimages along the shoreline
Started again by the Abbé de Genêts after Second World War, this
event carries on the tradition of the great pilgrimages in the Middle
Ages and attract approximately 1500 participants. Contact : Presbytère
de Sartilly – Tel. 02 33 48 80 37
30 July
GRANVILLE (50) : Grand Pardon
de la Mer et des Corporations
Contact : Granville Tourist Office – Tel. 02 33 91 30 03
29 and 30 July
LIVAROT (14) : Foire aux
Fromages
The picturesque little town of Livarot organises an annual cheese
festival based on its locally produced cheese. A good opportunity to buy
cheese from Normandy and other French regions together with wines – all,
of course, AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) quality. On Sunday a
competition to decide who can eat the most Livarot cheese. Contact :
Livarot Tourist Office – Tel. 00 33 2 31 63 47 39
August
DEAUVILLE (14) : Deauville,
capital of the Horse : la Weston Polo Cup
Also in August Deauville organises the Weston Polo Cup every
year, one of the most prestigious polo tournaments. Over 3 weeks, the
champions face each other in 2 matches a day (daily except Monday).
From 10 to 14 August
SAINT-LO (50) : Le Normandie
Horse Show
An event which is eagerly awaited by thousands of fans,
competitors, buyers or onlookers, the Normandie Horse Show brings
together in one venue the elite of Normandy’s horse world. Contact :
Céline Glinel, organisation générale –
Tel. 02 33 06 09 72 – www.normandie-horse-show.com
In August
TROUVILLE (14) : Donkey
racing
In sharp contrast with the thoroughbred races which regularly
take place at Deauville’s race tracks, Trouville’s donkey races attract
4 different categories of jockey (stars, journalists, professional
jockeys and trainers) who take part to raise money for the Association
Perce Neige. Contact : Trouville Tourist Office – Tel. 02 31 14 60 70
From 6 to 15 August
CREVECOEUR (14) : Les
Médiévales de Crèvecoeur
In the setting of this lovingly-maintained domain, a range of
activities allow the public to discover different aspects of daily life
during the Middle Ages: tournaments, crafts, military life … Contact :
Château de Crèvecoeur – Tel. 02 31 63 02 45
5, 6 and 7 August
CARROUGES (61) : Hunting and
Fishing Festival at the Château de Carrouges
Unique day-long events organised in the grounds of the château.
Western Championships of hunting horns, dog and horse competitions, mass
dedicated to the patron saint of hunting St Hubert, display of teams of
horses and carriage driving, fly-fishing courses, night-time shows on
Saturdays and Sundays. Fireworks on the Sunday. On-site catering.
Contact : Tel. 00 33 2 33 37 15 88 or 00 33 2 33 28 88 71
15 August
YPORT (76) : Seafaring
Festival
This charming seaside resort hosts a traditional seafaring
festival on 15 August, with mass followed by blessing of the sea and
boats. Throughout the day various artists complete works of art which
are sold in the evening at an auction. Contact : CDT de la
Seine-Maritime – Tel. 02 35 12 10 10
15 August
BERVILLE-SUR-MER (27) :
Seamen's Festival
Tel. 02 32 57 61 92
From 17 to 21 August
DEAUVILLE (14) : Deauville :
International sales of yearlings
The “Centre Elie de Brignac” holds the largest international sales of
yearlings together with an auction of some of the best equine products.
An international shop window for selling horses, Deauville attracts more
and more foreign buyers every year. Contact : Deauville Tourist Office –
Tel. 02 31 14 40 00
From 17 to 19 August
HOULGATE (14) : 10th
Festijazz
Organised over a 3 day period. Take a trumpet, a trombone, a
clarinet and add the rhythm of a banjo, a wash-board, a soubassophone,
and the resulting music is in the pure tradition of jazz… New
Orleans-style !!! Every day : Jazz Shopping at Houlgate market, Jazz
Parade throughout the resort every afternoon and Jazz Concerts on the
beach every evening. Contact :Houlgate Tourist Office – Tel. 02 31 24 34
79
August
SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE (50) :
Les Traversées Tatihou. 12th Festival of coastal music
At low tide, cross over to Ile Tatihou from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
and enjoy a worldwide tour of coastal and maritime music. The festival
features music by performers who have come from far and wide, but all
sharing one fact in common – that they live in coastal locations.
Contact : During the festival, Accueil Tatihou –
Tel. 02 33 23 90 70 – and at other times – Tel. 02 33 54 33 33
8 to 10 September
FECAMP (76) : Grand Prix des
Multicoques
Major yachting event in the Cité des Terre-Neuvas, the annual
Grand Prix des Multicoques attracts the very best sailors in France on
board their “sea rockets”. Fécamp’s waters are much appreciated by the
sailing fraternity and the event offers a unique view from the beach for
race followers. Contact : Fécamp Tourist Office –
Tel. 02 35 28 51 01
From 26 August to 24 September
The Orne Département :
“Septembre Musical de l’Orne”
Enjoy the most beautiful weekends at the end of summer... Royal
stud farms, historic buildings, the reverence of churches, country
houses and fortified castles, silent priories … Amongst the greenery of
the Orne, some of the département’s most prestigious sites host artists
who take part in the Septembre Musical 2005 over four weekends in
September – often the most mellow of times at the end of the summer. The
festival’s programme features an eclectic selection of music: baroque
music, sacred music, opera, chamber music, jazz, dance... bringing
together musicians who have undergone high standards of training as well
as internationally renowned artists and young talents. Visits are
planned to some of the most beautiful sites in the département, private
châteaux open their doors to the public for the occasion, and tastings
of some of the best farm produce awarded the label “Orne Terroirs” are
organised. … Hoteliers and restaurant owners adapt their menus and
meal-times to fit in with performances, offering morning brunches or
late suppers. Contact : Septembre Musical de l’Orne – Tel. 02 33 80 44
26
27 August
VILLERS-SUR-MER (14) : Fête
de la Coquille Saint Jacques
Seaside resort on the Côte Fleurie, Villers-sur-Mer annually
celebrates the Coquille Saint-Jacques, a regional speciality, and
organises a big market selling Coquilles St-Jacques, seafood, local
products – all in a festive atmosphere and with a different foreign
country invited to participate each year. Contact :
Villers-sur-MerTourist Office – Tel. 02 31 87 01 18
From 1 to 10 September
DEAUVILLE (14) : 31st
Festival du Cinéma Américain
Previews of the year’s best American films, with actors and
producers invited to participate. There is a competition to choose the
masterpieces of American independent cinema. Contact :Deauville Tourist
Office – Tel. 02 31 14 40 00
September
Manche Département: Voix du
Monde. La Manche, de voies en voix. Rambling and concerts
A festival which brings together routes for walkers and concerts
based on the “Chemins de Paradis”, ancient pilgrim routes leading to the
Mont St-Michel which have been rediscovered. This festival saw the light
of day at the beginning of the third Millennium, and aims to bring
nations together. The Mont St-Michel and thousand-year old pilgrim
routes symbolise this aim. Contact : Anne-Christelle Brossard, Comité
Départemental de Tourisme de la Manche – Tel. 02 33 05 98 91
From 20 to 21 September
HONFLEUR (14) : Estuaire d’en
rire
At the Greniers à Sel, this most recent addition to Honfleur’s
programme of festivals is in its 7th consecutive year, offering a chance
to enjoy a laugh and party together… Honfleur, birthplace of comedian
Alphonse Allais and of “ satierik” Erik Tatie, attempts to attract
performers who use today’s forms of humour to play with words and
situations, often making us laugh at ourselves... At a time of the year
when summer turns into autumn, this comedy festival offers a good
opportunity to make the most of Honfleur’s charms and its picturesque
setting. Contact : Tel. 02 31 89 23 30
20 october to 19 november
ROUEN (76) : Foire Saint-Romain
Contact : Mairie de Rouen – Tel. 02 35 08 69 76
In October
REGION DE HAUTE-NORMANDIE :
Festival Octobre en Normandie
Music and dance. Contacts : Tel. 02 32 10 87 00
7 and 8 October
HONFLEUR (14) : Fête de la
Crevette
The inhabitants of Honfleur await this festival with much
excitement, as it brings a sense of fun to the picturesque port in
autumn. The queen of the festival is the little grey shrimp, the “petite
grise”, which is a local speciality. This small crustacean was an
obvious choice as the symbol for an event which celebrates the maritime
vocation of Honfleur: la Fête de la crevette with its concerts of sea
shanties, shrimp peeling competition, stands, gathering of old sea
vessels … Contact : Honfleur Tourist Office – Tel. 02 31 89 23 30
From 6 to 22 October
Calvados Département : Les
Equi’days
Birthplace of trotting races, best region for breeding of
thoroughbreds and boasting more than 1400 stud farms, 8 race tracks,
numerous equestrian centres, international yearling sales …, the
Calvados is the ideal home for horses. Every year, during the month of
October, the département organises two weeks of activities centred on
man’s finest conquest: stud open days, racing, competitions, displays,
exhibitions… Contact : Calvados Tourisme – Tel. 02 31 27 90 30
30 September and 1 October
OUISTREHAM (14) : Foire aux
Bateaux
Every year in October Ouistreham welcomes enthusiasts of the “big
blue”. Actimer, the group representing professionals involved in the
sailing fraternity of Ouistreham, organises a “Foire aux bateaux”. An
ideal time to seek out a bargain if you want to buy a boat. Contact :
Ouistreham Tourist Office – Tel. 02 31 97 18 63
1 October
SAINTE-OPPORTUNE-LA-MARE (27)
: Apple Fair
Contact : Parc Naturel Régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande
– Tel. 02 35 37 23 16
From 6 to 8 September
DEAUVILLE (14) : 39th Paris-Deauville
Rally for classic cars
Contact : Office de Tourisme de Deauville – Tel. 02 31 14 40 00
From 20 to 22 October
VASCOEUIL (27) : Jardin du
Château de Vascoeuil : “8ème Magie des Orchidées”
Exhibition/Sale : Friday 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, weekend from 11 am
to 6 pm. Contact : Château de Vascoeuil – Tel. 02 35 23 62 35
28 october
LE NEUBOURG (27) : Marché au
foie gras
Tel. 02 3147 22 68 or 06 10 78 83 05
November
CAEN (14) : Les Boréales de
Normandie
Still focusing on the Nordic countries, the Centre Régional des
Lettres de Basse-Normandie has extended its festival of art and
literature to include Baltic countries. On the programme: readings,
meetings with artists, film shows, dance, exhibitions… Contact :
Université de Caen – Tel. 02 31 15 36 40
4 November
EVREUX (27) : Fête de la
pomme, du fromage et du cidre
Contact : Pays d’Evreux Tourist Office – Tel. 02 32 24 04 43
11 November
LIEUREY (27) : Foire aux
harengs
Contact : Tel. 0232 57 90 38
18 November
LE NEUBOURG (27) : Marché au
foie gras
Tel. 02 3147 22 68 or 06 10 78 83 05
23 to 27 November
HONFLEUR (14) : 13th Festival
du Cinéma Russe
A selection of the year’s Russian films in the presence of
invited producers and actors. A jury comprising of well-known
personalities will decide on the winning films. Contact : tel: 02 31 89
25 59
25 and 26 November
FECAMP (76) : Fête du Hareng
Barbeques and the fish market waft their mouthwatering smells...
A mixture of improvised songs... True stories (as well as unbelievable
ones) about sailing which grow taller every minute over a jug of cider
shared between visitors and sailors enjoying a good time in each other’s
company. Contact : Fécamp Tourist Office - Tel. 02 35 28 51 01
In December
SAINT-HILAIRE-DU-HARCOUËT
(50) : Living Crèche
40 actors, 15 animals, a text read by a famous voice (Roger Hanin
in 2003) with musical accompaniment : the nativity story is told through
a series of tableaux. Each year, for 21 years, between 8 and 10,000
people watch the 35-minute performances of the Living Crèche organised
by a team of volunteers. Contact : Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët Tourist
Office - Tel. 02 33 79 38 88
9 December
LE NEUBOURG (27) : Marché au
foie gras
Tel. 02 3147 22 68 or 06 10 78 83 05
For information
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