Newsletter
May
2017
Nº89
The D-Day Festival, starting on May 20, is back for the 11th year, in various
places in Normandy nearby the landing beaches. During a month, various
events are organized to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Normandy
Landing (fairs, films screenings, concerts, exhibitions, parades, reenactment, historical parachute jumps…). Have a look at the complete
programme on the official website: www.ddayfestival.com
Don't miss also the Pierres en Lumières Festival on Saturday May 20th in L'Orne County, with special lighting of many
historical monuments. More info on: www.pierresenlumieres.fr
Le Courtivore is a short film festival taking place from May 10th to June 2nd
in Rouen and Mont-Saint-Aignan (Seine-Maritime). During the festival,
you will discover 24 short films (under 20 minutes) selected by the
organizers, over a list of 1 100 films. The viewers will be the only judge to
select the ultimate laureate of the "Prix du Public". In addition, 3 themed
screenings will take place: short films for children, short films on
architecture & Sci-fi short-films. More info online: courtivore.com
Don't miss also the Jazz sous les Pommiers Music Festival in Coutances (La Manche) from May 20th to May 27th!
More info and complete programme on www.jazzsouslespommiers.com/en/
The celebration of the first anniversary of the regional agency for
economic development in Normandy (AD Normandie), as well as the
Norman Economy Awards 2017 will take place on May 10th in the Opera of
Rouen (Seine-Maritime). AD Normandie assists companies in all stages of
development and support foreign companies to set up their business in
Normandy. Learn more about AD Normandie and register for the event
online:
www.adnormandie.fr/evenement/premier-anniversaire-de-lad-
normandie/
The Marathon of the Mont-Saint-Michel's Bay will take place from 26th to
28th May from Cancale to Le Mont-Saint-Michel (La Manche). This year, in
addition to the traditional Bay route, the 5000 runners may enjoy two new
race formats: a magnificent trail along the Norman coast finishing at the
top of the Abbey, and a half-marathon setting off from Avranches. Info and
registration on: www.marathondumontsaintmichel.com/en
The major epic nautical race Normandy Channel Race will take place from 11th to 21th May, starting and finishing in
Caen (Calvados). Info and registration: www.normandy-race.com