September Events in Normandy
Before we moved to France and when the boys were pre-school age we always took our holidays in Normandy, in September. We had great weather and of course our accommodation and ferry crossings were cheaper. Maybe you are wondering what there is to do in September - well let me tell you - absolutely loads. All the main tourist attractions will still be open and they will be quieter, the sea will be lovely and warm and the beaches less crowded. There are also plenty of events, exhibitions and sporting events to go to. Here are a selection.
Things to do in Normandy in September
Exhibitions as part of the Normandy Impressionist Festival
To Sept 26th
An exhibition of Eugène Boudin at the MuMa Museum of Modern Art in Le Havre.
An exhibition of Frits Thaulow (1847 - 1906) at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Caen (Housed within le Château de Caen.
To Oct 3rd
An exhibition termed Being Young at the Time of the Impressionists (1860 - 1910) at the Musée Eugène Boudin in Honfleur.
WWII exhibitions
To Dec 2016
'Grandma what was it like during the war?' at the Juno Beach Centre, Courseulles-sur-Mer. Details here.
American Film Festival
2nd-11th Sept
This international festival showcases American film diversity and sees the stars of Hollywood descend on the coastal town on Deauville. Details here.
Sporting Events
8th-18th Sept
The Normandy Channel Race at Caen including a class 40 boat race. Details here.
24th-29th
The European Sand Yachting Championships at Bretteville-sur-Ay. Details here.
Every Thursday until 29th September
‘Les Jeudis du Pin’ with show jumping and dressage displays at Le Haras du Pin. Details here.
Concerts
24th Sept
Spiritual songs at the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Details here.
Fairs
10th-11th Sept
The 'Foire Millénaire de la Sainte-Croix' at Lessay which includes horses and livestock as well as carriage driving events. Details here.
Festivals
16th-18th Sept
The Cider and Dragon Festival at Merville-Franceville. Details here.
24th-29th Sept
The International Kite Festival at Dieppe. Details here.
Celebrating Normandy
24th - 29th Sept
'La Fête des Normands' with events all over the region to celebrate Normandy. Details here (in French)
17th - 18th Sept
'Journées du Patrimoine' - Heritage Days all over Normandy with many historical buildings open to the public on just this weekend. Details here (in French).
If you fancy joining in with any of these events all of them are within reach of Eco-Gites of Lenault and we have availability through September. Please do click on the links at the top of this page for further details about the gite and to make that booking.
