Top 10 Cultural Events
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1. Septembre Musical de l’Orne
Churches, abbeys and châteaux throughout the Orne provide atmospheric settings for a varied programme that includes opera, chamber music, jazz and dance.
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2. Les Musilumières de Sées
The latest technology is used in the sound-and-light show at this romantic 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
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3. Féeriques de Montgothier
An extravaganza running the gamut of Norman history, with the aid of a formidable cast of 800 actors, horses and dogs.
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4. Les Médiévales de Domfront
Troupes of actors and musicians recreate a medieval festival, with games and a market.
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5. Les Voix du Monde, Mont-St-Michel
A series of concerts featuring some of the world’s most beautiful voices, combined with walks along the chemins de paradis – ancient pilgrim routes to the Mont.
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6. Musique en Baie, Avranches
Avranches’ “Music in the Bay” festival stages concerts by established performers, as well as running courses for novice musicians and choristers.
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7. La Fête de la Pentecôte, La Perrière
Art dealers and connoisseurs flock to this village, which for two days turns into one big gallery exhibiting works by both unknown and established artists.
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8. Autour d’un Piano, Château de Carrouges
This fine château makes a marvellous venue for recitals by famous soloists and chamber ensembles.
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9. Les Musicales de Mortagne
Six chamber concerts by world-class performers are staged in stunning settings in the Perche.
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10. Art dans l’Orne, Château de Serans, Ecouché
Contemporary art and craft festival at a château near Argentan.
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