Events calendar Pays De La Loire

This is one of the most important international tests of France's obstacle jumping. It is taking place every year in May, for over 50 years. Cherry on the cake, the entrance is free during the 4 days of competition. A bauloise exception that deserves to be underlined! The 5-Star International Jump Contest Competition (CSIO 5 *) offers the opportunity to observe the best riders worldwide. The opportunity to encourage the new number a global, French: Simon Delestre!

The CSIO 1 * welcomes famous amateurs such as Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Julien Courbet, Benjamin Castaldi… In the galleries of the Stade François-André, 30 000 people are expected to be at each edition. Novelty: since 2015, a 20 000 m ² herb car park is available 2 minutes from the stadium.

Completely free and free of access, these two summer evenings will take the beautiful part, on July 20 and 21 in the current music, in the park of Château de Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The aim of the city's will was to create a popular meeting, a great festive gathering. The implementation of these night concerts and their programming are traditionally left to the good care of the association Intermission. One can really say that the public attracted by this type of demonstration is a heterogeneous public, even intergenerational. The project as such is to be seen in the continuation of the evenings discovered of contemporary music and music of the world which are planned throughout the cultural season of the consenting Stage. Renowned artists participated in the event; Sergeant Garcia, The Caravan passes, Celtic Legends, Scramble, The Rabeats etc. A real springboard for some, a nice moment for others. Everything on a site classified in the directory of historical monuments… Not to be missed.

Did you know that the youngest of us also have their music festival? Here is an excellent initiative of the association Intermission, which contributes greatly to the success of cultural events in the saisons city. The 19 th of July is therefore dedicated to children who reserve numerous animations in 2012. This happy celebration besides being original is unique in the region. In the castle park there will be great scenes where babies can burst. There will also be more intimate performances for toddlers. Singers and musicians will around. Monsters will visit the site. The event is essential and a source of joy for the large and the smaller. There is a family, friends, feet, bike, skate or stroller… The individual entrance is about 8 €. Subject to change. For leisure centres, works councils and other associations, the rate is reduced. A moment filled with laughter, music, and good humour.

This training of musicians no longer has to prove. Internationally recognized, Debussy is a professional quartet that has chosen, since its creation, to support its actions on transmission and sharing. First Grand Prix of the International competition of String Quartet in Evian in 1993, winner of a classical music victory in 1996 (better chamber music training), these four artists took place on the most prestigious scenes; Cité de la musique de Paris, Festival de l'Épau, operas of Lyon, Avignon and Rennes etc. but also international tours passing through Japan, the opera of Geneva, the Wigmore Hall in London. This does not prevent them from being accessible to their audiences, since they are also great teachers who organize, in the province, summer academies and other festivals. Come and listen to them on the scene of the Athena theatre. The opportunity is unique. A moment of grace to share. Christophe Collette (1 ^st violin), Dorian Lamotte (2nd violin), Vincent Deprecq (viola) and Fabrice Bihan (cello).

This festival is undoubtedly one of the major autumn events. It always attracts an innumerable crowd of music lovers of all kinds, and doesn't just appeal to the youngest among us, since its audience tends to reflect the intergenerational. The program is always highly original, with the organizers' greatest concern being to offer the greatest possible diversity and cultural mix. This is the festival's credo. This commitment to eclecticism always ensures top-quality concerts: Alpha Blondy, Skip The Use, Nina Hagen and Zazie, to name but a few. Big names have set the crowds alight in previous editions. There's no doubt that this year's live concerts will feature both established and up-and-coming artists. Concerts will be held on several stages in Le Mans, including the Centre des Expositions, Salle Jean-Carmet in Allonnes, Salle Coppelia in La Flèche and the Palais des Congrès. For a detailed program of festivities, contact the tourist office or the festival headquarters on rue Jaurès. There's something for everyone.

The old Maison Saint-Julien made a successful Rehabilitation a few years ago. The Épidaure Theatre was opened in 2001. It is an agreed stage in a rural setting in Bouloire in Bilurien country. Its management and programming are supported by the talented Company Never 203, which has a very personalized identity since it focuses on street theatre and cinema. On Sunday, June 17, several street shows will animate the surrounding area after a proposed family picnic. With the exception of programming, three regional companies will be entertained; Jacqueline Cambouis Company, the Bruitquicourt Company and the company of L. Thébault and Lydie Lacroix. Come and attend "Miss Orchestra", "Tamer de Sonimaux" and "Happy Church". For any audience.

For two days, pop culture will take place at the Beaujoire Exhibition Center in Nantes! Art to Play is the entertainment fair par excellence, concerts, video games, Youtube. Particularly popular with video game and manga fans, it welcomes distinguished guests in this field. In preview: the latest releases from video game publishers. You will be able to meet mangakas, try your hand at cosplay, but also take the opportunity to play board games with friends or family. A major event in this field! We can't recommend you enough to buy your tickets in advance.

Welcome to one of France's most beautiful villages! In fact, if it rings a bell even before you've visited it, it's probably because you've already caught a glimpse of it on France 2's Village préféré des Français. This cultural walk takes you to the heart of the only city to have held out against William the Conqueror between 1083 and 1087, and which also held out against the English during the Hundred Years' War. Its castle and keep are well worth a visit.

Price: free.

Distance: 8.5 km.

Duration: 2h15.

Difficulty: medium.

Marking: yellow.

It is short, it is flat: It is perfect for beginners! Practicable on foot, at VTC or on mountain bike (its stony coating would not be pleasant for other practices), this Green Lane allows you to connect Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Givrand in only 4 kilometres. A short go back to jogging, or some shots at the end of the day, and here you will quickly take the rhythm of physical exercise on a daily basis! The route is signposted, including the dunes of the Jaunay.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: .

The salt marshes on the island of Noirmoutier are of major interest for their flora and fauna, and this short Voie verte (Green Way) offers you the chance to explore them in complete safety. On foot or by bike, you'll make your way along the ponds on a dirt track perfectly integrated into the environment. In just 5 kilometers, you'll reach L'Herbaudière at the north-western tip of the island. Whether on your own, with friends or family, this itinerary is just as suitable for sports enthusiasts as it is for nature lovers looking for a Sunday stroll.

Price: free.

Distance: 5 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Every year at the beginning of the summer, this event brings together nearly 10,000 lovers of the retro version of the bicycle. There are two conditions for taking part: to ride a bicycle dating from before 1987 and to adopt a 100% vintage dress code! All these berets, suspenders, fifties hairstyles and corolla dresses meet during 2 days on a dozen long courses from 30 to 130 km. It's also 3 days of festivities and a guinguette atmosphere, a vintage festival with free concerts and a vintage village with a retro fair and a bike sale.

For more than 40 years, Lavaré has celebrated the storming of the Bastille with a parade of the Revolution with music and period costumes, Lavaréan games, dinner dances with an orchestra, a sound and light show, the burning of the Bastille and fireworks.

"Vignes Vins Randos" is one of the activities proposed and organized by InterLoire, the interprofessional organization for Loire Valley wines, which not only provides logistical support and technical assistance to professionals, but also enables the general public to learn about Loire wines and discover the many ways in which they can enjoy them. It was with this in mind that "Vignes Vins Randos" was created in 2004, an event which, more than 10 years later, has become an essential part of wine tourism in the Loire Valley. Against a backdrop of landscapes now listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, a gustatory stroll is programmed through the Sarthe vineyards to discover the wines. In the warmth and friendliness of a group atmosphere, on walks open to children and adults, individuals and families, hikers don't need to be hardy walkers to savor a human and sensory experience embodied in a vineyard that combines gentle living and delicious products. How does it work? Accompanied by a winegrower, you'll set off to discover nature and heritage through circuits punctuated by tastings of local dishes and wines, visits to wineries, landscape readings and various activities... The "perfect hiker's kit" will be given to you at the start to help you understand the riches you'll be crossing and taste the flavors of the terroir. An event not to be missed.

La Joséphine is a very beautiful initiative around a race and march 5 km, 100% women, organized for the League against Cancer. A great success for this solidarity event, which brings together more than 5 000 women with a nice pink bib, of all ages, which bear the colours of October pink to fight breast cancer. This challenge is accompanied by a weekend of animations around prevention.

Located in southern Vendée, the Arts Florissants Spring Festival is entirely dedicated to Baroque sacred music. The event, organized by Les Arts Florissants in partnership with the Département de la Vendée, is conceived as a celebration not only of music, but also of the extraordinary heritage of the Vendée churches located around the commune of Thiré and the gardens of internationally renowned harpsichordist and conductor William Christie.

This is the 6th edition of this festival organized by the city of La Roche-sur-Yon. The R.Pop Festival offers a dozen free outdoor concerts, which will take place for the first time at the Haras de Vendée. An eclectic program with the discovery of emerging talents, thus, in 2016 for its first edition, Imany opened the festival. From nightfall, every Wednesday and Thursday, everyone gathers, in a friendly atmosphere, with a little air of holiday since we come with family, with friends. An event not to be missed.

This race on the road will take place on a flat track on the streets of Saint-Baudelle. On arrival, cuts will be made to the first, 1 textiles and a bowl of soup will also be offered to all participants.

Distance: 10 km.

Departure: Holiday room, the contest of the contest.

Difficulty: .

The race is called «the zig-zag race» or «the 100-turn race» because the journey winds in the downtown of Pouliguen's seaside resort. To play the game, relax in Santa Claus like everyone else, you'll enjoy a lot of fun!

Tariff: 7 € per person.

Distance: 9,7 km in 3 loops.

Departure: departure 15 h, place Jean Moulin.

Difficulty: .

If Saint-Grégoire officially takes place on September 3, the municipality of Ernée will wait for the weekend to celebrate it properly. On Sunday, 6, she will welcome her Louvain de la Saint-Grégoire, a sporting and convivial event for both parents and children. While one will measure the course of 10 km - and its 900 m de - the others will evolve on the younger, shorter ones. You will have understood it, to everyone's challenge! So alone, between friends or family, don't miss the event: you also put the trainers and be part of the game!

Tariff: € 7 for licensees FFA, € 10 for others. 3 € increase on site.

Distance: adult route 10 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: . Departure at 13 pm and departure at 15 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

The Bicentennial is a must-attend event for race and hike enthusiasts in early spring, and will be held on April 8 for its 15th edition. This sporting and popular event places team spirit, conviviality and inter-generational cooperation at the heart of its values. A course for the Aces race (8.6 km), as well as two courses for children of 1.5 km and 2.9 km.

The French Motorcycle Grand Prix counts for the World Motorcycle Speed Championships. After having been run on many different circuits since its creation in 1920, the competition has been run since 2000 on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, which is just over 4 km long, and is held over 3 days. The website provides access to news and ticketing. This historic event is a must for motorcycle racing aficionados.

On Saturday, July 5 th, 2014, the municipality of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois will host the 13 ^th edition of the Mancelles Alps, a race race for amateur runners as well as the most confirmed. In the programme: two courses of 5,5 km and 15 km, in the respective differences of 185 m and 430 m, depending on your level and category, choose the race that suits you and belong to some 500 participants expected around this user-friendly challenge! Rewards will be distributed to all athletes, proof that whatever the final ranking, the most important is to participate!

Tariff: for the 5,5 km: € 6 for licensees and € 8 for others; for the 15 km: € 7 for licensees and € 9 for others. 10 € on site for everyone.

Distance: 5,5 km and 15 km.

Difficulty: average.

Rendez-vous: St. Leonard's playground. Departure from 14 pm and departures at 16 pm and 16 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

A festival for children and their parents, for young and old, but a festival whose primary vocation is to offer shows of the highest quality, a criterion on which the directors Nicolas Marc and Cyrille Planson do not compromise. A festival for which culture from the youngest age is a real issue for society. At the Petits et grands festival, you can attend plays, dance shows, puppet shows, concerts, storytelling, circus... And this, from 6 months. Each family can find the cultural experience that suits them. A festival placed under the sign of the living spectacle, the pleasure and the awakening. And in this, a festival of public interest!

Every year, in December, Animal Expos is organized at the Beaujoire exhibition center in the north of Nantes. The exhibitions bring together 2,000 dogs, 500 cats and 1,500 farmyard animals. Confirmation sessions are organized, as well as obedience and agility competitions... It is an opportunity to admire beautiful animals and to discover breeds. Note: on June 3 and 4, Nantes also hosts an international dog show organized by the Société Centrale Canine. This event is coupled with the exhibition of the French championship of the Société Centrale Canine.

The Art Galleries Nantes association aims to make us discover or rediscover the universe of the various galleries of the City of Ducs and make the world of art accessible! The bet is won for the second year that had seen the Night of Galeries 2017 associate fifteen galleries to this generous project. The concept is relaxed and the event is free. It takes place in April. During your journey you will visit various open exhibition rooms from 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. You can discover live performances, watch poetry readings, watch multiple works and participate in interactive animations, make unusual guided tours, and meet artists. A trip in the nano-artistic nights not to miss!

The Festifolies d'Automne festival is a family-friendly event held every three years in Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, near the Lac de Grand-Lieu. The latest edition in September 2022 once again attracted local audiences and visitors from Nantes to share unique and unusual moments, all free of charge. Young and old alike can discover original, participatory shows in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends, just 20 minutes from Nantes. It's a festival accessible to all, offering unique and unifying experiences.

This party has been held since 2015. To the program: hiking, exhibitions, concerts, animations along this portion of the green lane Mamers/Les Mies, passing through Saint-Longis and Saint-Rémy-du-Val.

This festival of electro music takes place at the foot of the famous Roches d'Orgères on the plain, a place of pilgrimage and legends. Created in 2009 on the initiative of two friends passionate about electronic music, this festival was made official in 2015 with the birth of the association "Roches Events". Although the event had about thirty participants at the beginning, more than a thousand festival-goers attended the last edition. Magical atmosphere and unique environment make its success.

Follow the footsteps of King René, who lived in these places. Castle Palace of the Dukes of Anjou in the th and th centuries, the Castle of Saumur is the latest example of the princely palaces erected by the Valois Dynasty. Residence of the city's governors, prison, and then deposit of arms and ammunition, it was bought by the City in 1906 to host the municipal museum, now Musée de France.

There are several collections in the old apartments of the Dukes of Anjou and in the abbey in a didactic value. Duration of the visit 45 mn at 1 h 30. During the day, animations and a magnificent Sound and light are offered (read the Discovery section).

Created in 1959, this rose festival continues year after year with the same success and celebrates its 60th anniversary. In the heart of the troglodytic arenas, thousands of roses are displayed on the theme of roses and Anjou. During these few days, Doué-la-Fonaine is the privileged site for lovers and enthusiasts of this delicate flower. It organizes an international floral art competition and a competition for the most beautiful garden rose. To know everything about the stories and wonders of these delicate petals, that's where you'll have to be this summer.

It was in 1988 that the very first edition of what would become a few years later an essential event for comic book lovers took place. The Journées de la BD were then organized in Rouans, and each year welcomed authors and illustrators of albums for young and old lovers of bubbles. The opportunity to discover new things, to share your passion with others and to cut the bib with your favorite authors. In 2019, a change of course! The festival is taking place at Le Pellerin; a change that has been repeated for this new edition, which will be held on April 25 and 26 with Margerin as guest of honour, who is also producing the poster. Between 30 and 40 authors are expected. On your agendas!

This is a festival to be attended without moderation between mid-July and early August, when the summer allows artists to give the best of themselves (and of the authors they interpret) in many sites of the department of Mayenne, both public (municipal gardens...) and private (farmyards or castles), which are particularly pleasant to visit. This is how the great authors of the classical and contemporary repertory were able to be played by excellent professional actors.

Certified by the Société nationale d'horticulture, this plant festival celebrating the art of gardening takes place every year in the very heart of the Plantagenet City. The organizing association, with the support of the town's Tourism and Heritage Department, brings together the owners of small, secret and picturesque gardens in the old town, who agree to open their gardens to the public each year (attendance 15-20,000). Horticulturists, nurserymen, florists, musicians, puppeteers, visual artists and decorative architects are also on hand to offer you a simply magical day and evening among the old stones.

Looking for a sports, convivial and economical return? On Sunday, September 3, a little bit of Loire-Atlantique will be on the rhythm of the Goulaine trails, which will be held in the commune as at. In the programme, two free and easy foot races 6 and 15 km, all in an enchanting environment; the ideal way to recover from the smooth exercise at this summer's end. Only, with family or friends, put the trainers together and come and take part in the event!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km and 15 km.

Difficulty: .

Rendez-vous: complex Henri Michel in Lower Goulaine. Departure from 8 pm and start of races at 9 am (6 km) and 9 pm (15 km).

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

And if this year Easter Monday took a sporting turn? On 21 April, the commune of Lude will welcome Strides 2014; a chance! In the programme: two 5 and 10 km walk in the park of the castle of Lude! If you want to add a competitive dimension to your personal training, it seems to be the perfect opportunity! And who knows, maybe you will take advantage of it to find the ideal sports course, to be repeated later on? So, let's get the trainers and your brands… Loans? Leave!

Tariff: 5 €, or 8 € on site.

Distance: 5 km and 10 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: park of the Lude castle. Departures at 14 am and 15 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

7 km for the moderate runners or compulsive walkers, the double for the most trained, all between sous and edges of the Nantes Nantes; This is the forest programme, a friendly race that will take place on 14 July in the town of Saint-Laurent-sur-Lecourbe and surrounding area. No great difficulty, just set up exclusively on trails. So choose your test, put the trainers together - you will need it - and be among the many athletes expected that day!

Tariff: for the 7 km (walk or race): € 7 for licensees FFA, € 10 for others; for the 14 km: € 9 for licensees FFA, € 11 for others. 2 € increase on site.

Distance: 7 km and 14 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: Parc Park in Saint-Laurent-sur-Lecourbe. Departures at 9 h (7 km) and 10 h (14 km).

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

On Sunday August 30 th, the municipality of Château-Saved will be at the rhythm of the Course race - to your trainers! In the programme: a nature race of 10,2 km on grass and in closed circuit, reserving dishes and few small climbs - in sum, no great difficulty. Open to not and visually impaired, the event should welcome a hundred athletes, why would you not join? Check out this day at the Oisillère site to remove your bets!

Tariff: € 5 for LICENCIÉS, € 8 for others, and € 10 for everyone.

Distance: 10,2 km.

Difficulty: .

Rendez-vous: sports site of the Oisillère at Château-Saved. Departure at am and departure at pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

This is undoubtedly one of the key events in the sports calendar of Saint Nazaire. It takes place every year at the end of July or early August. This is the Customs Round. Open to 250 athletes, the 9.6 km race is evolving between seafront, beach and customs routes. A very good opportunity to change, the time of one day, the program of the fun summer vacation! So take the shoes and take part in this friendly challenge!

Tariff: 8 €, or 12 € on site.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: quite easy.

Date: sub-prefecture of Saint-Nazaire. Withdrawal of the bibs from 8:30 a. m. and departure at 10 a. m.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant shall have a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of racing on foot.