Events Diary
Discover local events at a glance. Please return regularly as this is being updated daily.
septembre 2026
12th
Fountaine-Daniel
GUIDED VISIT - BOIS SALAIR MONASTERY – A TOUR OF THE CHAPEL
Join with the Sisters and discover the Chapel, its architecture and its frescoes.
- Durée : 45 min
- Horaire : 14 h 30
- Tarif : 4 € – Gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans
No booking required
Please Note : Shoulders and leg must be covered - please wear suitable clothing.
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12th
Mayenne
GUIDED RIVER CRUISE
Climb aboard the Meduana and enjoy discovering the town of Mayenne and its surroundings. Learn a little more about the local flora and fauna, the region’s history and even the manual lock system. All this whilst cruising along the River Mayenne.
Prices from 10.50€, reduced rates available
Booking highly recommended via the Mayenne Tourist Office.
Times: 16:00-17:30 hrs
Boarding 15 minutes before the start of the cruise.
Additional Dates:
Sept : 12 - 13 / 19 - 20 / 26 - 27
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12th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
GUIDED VISIT - ARTISANAL CIDRE PRODUCER
The owners of n organic cider farm welcome you to their farm to share their passion and expertise.
Discover the behind-the-scenes process of making cider, perry and delicious fruit juices (apple and blackcurrant, apple and strawberry, and more).
A friendly and delicious outing not to be missed!
Booking via the Tourist Office
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12th
Ambrieres-les-Vallees
12th & 13th - Fete Foraine.
Saturday:- Market 08:00 - 13:00, Cycle race 12:30 - 19:00, Urban jogging and walking trail 14:00 - 19:00, Zip wire 16:00 - 19:00, Fireworks 22:00 (conditions permitting).
Sunday:- car boot sale 06:00 - 18:00, Exhibition painting 09:00 - 17:30, Zip wire 14:00 - 18:00, Caravan display 13:30 - 14:30, Cycle race 15:15 - 17:30.
Food available
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13th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
Cars and Coffee - l’Assoc. Bagnoles Moteurs Classiques: ‘Cars & Coffee’ presents a gathering of vintage, classic, sports and prestigious vehicles. You can admire the beautiful bodywork, fine mechanics and chat with passionate enthusiasts.
Free entry - 09:30 - 12:30
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13th
Saint-Aubin-fosse-Louvain
On Sun. 13th in Saint-Aubin-fosse-Louvain (53) Come and admire vintage vehicles of all types and from all over the world, and chat with their passionate owners.
You can browse our market featuring designers, producers and craftspeople…
For children, there will be wooden games on site (giant Connect 4, trapdoor game, etc.)
New for this year’s event: come and enjoy a free concert by the band Roots Rockin’ 54 (two sets of one hour each). The concerts will take place in the afternoon.
You’ll also be able to grab a bite to eat (sausage sandwiches and chips) and enjoy a drink with family and friends.
A visitor car park in a field will be signposted near the entrance to the site.
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13th
Champeon
From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, at the football ground, celebrate heritage and tradition.
🚜 Exhibition of vintage tractors
🚗 Vintage cars
🛵 Vintage mopeds
🧈 Local produce market with demonstrations of traditional butter and bread-making
🍽️ Food available on site all day
🆓 Entry is free.
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13th
Juvigny Val d'andaine
Open day 14:00 - 18:00 at Equestrian centre with entertainment, pony games, and information.
Refreshments and snacks available
Free entry.
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14th
Bagnoles de l'Orne
AFTERNOON TEA AND DANCE
Immerse yourself in the warm, festive atmosphere of a guinguette, where the music sets hearts and feet alight! On the programme: lively musette, wild waltzes and breathless javas.
A delicious Normandy-style afternoon tea awaits you, so treat yourself… and come and dance in Bagnoles!
Time: 15:00 hrs - 17:30 hrs
Booking essential at the Tourist Office.
Additional dates:
Le 5 octobre 2026
Le 26 octobre 2026
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19th
Juvigny sous Andaine
Sept 19th and 20th - Fête Saint Michel : Funfair and car boot sale in Juvigny-sous-Andaine
Saturday: Pétanque competition (from 2.00 pm to 7.30 pm)
Sunday: Place St Michel: Fairground rides, wooden games, a marching band parade and two Breton entertainers. On the football pitch next to the community hall: car boot sale and vintage car exhibition.
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19th
Nationwide
Sept 19th & 20th - Les Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) - On the weekend of 19th & 20st all over France the Journées du Patrimoine present an opportunity to take a look behind the doors of over 14,000 participating local heritage sites that are not usually open to the public. You could find yourself able to visit a private house or château, and many museums will throw open their doors for free or at a reduced price. Since 1991 the scheme has spread across Europe and the event now takes place in over 50 countries.
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19th
Lassay Les Chateaux
Hog roast - We’re inviting you to a friendly and festive evening within the grounds of the Château de Bois-Thibault!
Saturday from 19:30: a whole roast pig served with a selection of side dishes, in an exceptional setting, as night falls.
or
Sunday lunchtime from 12:30: Roast pig side dishes
Limited places — booking essential
Adults 18€, Children 12€
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19th
Lassay Les Chateaux
19th & 20th - The château will be open for Heritage Days 2026 on Saturday 19 September from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm and on Sunday 20 September from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
A special tour of the four levels of the Lavoisier Tower in small groups (book on the day).
Saturday 19 September from 9.00 pm: a night-time tour of the illuminated château, featuring live music and living tableaux
New tour route this year
Tours for small groups depart every quarter of an hour
Bookings required: 06 18 22 78 33
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21st
Magny le Desert
GUIDED TOUR OF CIDRE FARM - MANOIR DE DURCET
Follow the fruit from orchard to your glass.
Go through the orchards, processing of the fruit, bottling and the ageing process within the cellars.
Reservation obligatory
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26th
Domfront
26th 10:00 - midnight & 27th 10:00 - 18:00.
A medieval market within the grounds of Domfront Château. Be transported back to the time of William the Conqueror at a significant time of year in the life of a village: the end of the harvest (la fin des recoltes). There will be a large craft market where you can discover the activities of local artisans and watch the men-at-arms. Between axe-throws you can enjoy food and drinks. Children will find a special area just for them.
Entry: 3€.
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27th
Ceaucé
Garden fair takes place from 10h to 18h, by the plan d’eau (lake), La Veillotière in Ceaucé. At this popular event there will be plant nurseries, creative arts, metalwork, textiles, local and wellness products – something for everyone. There will be apple pressing demos, a culinary workshop and open air music.
Food and drink will be available on site.
Free entry.
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