For this summer of 2023, the Falaise – Suisse Normande Tourist Office and its partners have concocted a rich program of outings and entertainment. Guided tours, strolls, theatrical walks or even nature outings: there will be something for everyone again this year!
This summer, go on an outing to discover the heritage
Guided tours of Falaise, medieval city
Falaise – Tuesdays July 11, 18 and 25 and Tuesdays August 1, 8, 22 and 29
Every summer, Jérémy takes you to discover Falaise, THE medieval city of Normandy! This family walk will be an opportunity for you to learn more about the history of William the Conqueror, born in Falaise in 1027, the youngest duke of Normandy and the first invader of England. Daily life, military, religious and judicial organization... The Middle Ages will no longer hold any secrets for you!
A friendly and participatory walk that will allow you to access mysterious sites usually closed to the public.
- Departure from the Tourist Office – 10:30 a.m.
- €5 per adult, free for children under 18
- Difficulty: easy (accessible from 6 years old) – Duration: 1h30 (2 km)
- Info and reservations: 02 31 90 17 26
Strolls in our villages
- Fontaine-le-Pin – Tuesday July 18
- Morteaux-Couliboeuf – Tuesday July 25
- Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais – Tuesday 1er August
- Bernieres d'Ailly – Tuesday August 8
Breathe the fresh air!
Nature walks in Pont-d'Ouilly
On foot – Monday July 17 and 31 and Monday August 14 and 21
Lovers of walking, nature, beautiful landscapes, go for a walk in the enchanting setting of the Suisse Normande! A specialist and passionate about the environment will take you to meet the fauna and flora of Pont-d'Ouilly and its surroundings. Discover living beings that you did not suspect, go to meet their respective habitats, put a name to the plants you come across and above all experience a total change of scenery in the heart of a real green paradise! Adults and children alike, this playful and participatory walk will awaken all your senses, you won't notice the time passing!
- The start Outdoor Center – Pont-d'Ouilly Loisirs - 17h
- 5€ per adult, 3€ per child from 10 to 17 years old, free for children under 10 years old
- Difficulty: medium (accessible from 6 years old) – Duration: 2h30 (5 km)
- Info and reservations: 02 31 90 17 26 (limited to 25 people)
On the water – Mondays July 10 and 24 and Monday August 7
This summer, go to Pont-d'Ouilly for canoe trips! Embark at the end of the afternoon and savor this moment of the day when the Orne is so peaceful and seems to belong only to you. A passionate nature guide will take you to meet the small animals and plants living in the river. In addition to learning more about the living beings inhabiting the Orne, you will enjoy paddling in the heart of preserved Swiss Normandy.
- The start Outdoor Center – Pont-d'Ouilly Loisirs - 17h
- 5€ per adult, 3€ per child from 10 to 17 years old, free for children under 10 years old
- Difficulty: easy (accessible from 6 years old – know how to swim) – Duration: 2h (3 km)
- Info and reservations: 02 31 69 86 02 (limited to 16 people)
Nature & Heritage Tour in Le Mesnil-Villement
Le Mesnil-Villement, a place called La Fouillerie – Tuesday August 15
The site of La Fouillerie shelters vestiges of the Norman industrial epic of the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries in Suisse Normande, articulated around the Orne. Discover during a walk proposed by the CPIE des Collines Normandes the fauna of this preserved natural site but also its rich industrial past.
- Place called La Fouillerie – 17 p.m.
- Free
- Difficulty: easy
- Info and reservations: 02 33 62 34 65
Discovering our Sensitive Natural Areas
« Fishing for creek critters » at the Brèche au Diable – Wednesday, August 2
Wearing boots and equipped with landing nets, Loïc Nicolle, an experienced nature guide, takes you to meet the little creatures hiding in the Laizon. Observe the many aquatic insects that hide there, but also fish such as the sculpin. Everyone has their own technique for hiding and living in the water, just keep an eye out!
- Departure from the car park of the Church of Soumont-Saint-Quentin (in the village) - 14 p.m.
- Free
- Difficulty: easy (accessible from 5 years old) – Duration: 2h30 (2 km)
- Info and reservations: 06 09 36 58 08
« Discovering butterflies » at the Monts d’Eraines – Saturday 12 August
Bring the family to discover butterflies! After a brief presentation of these, you will go straight to the action and learn how to handle the net. Have fun capturing butterflies, observing them, identifying them, and finally releasing them!
- Departure from Damblainville Aerodrome car park – 14 p.m.
- Free
- Difficulty: easy (accessible from 5 years old) – Duration: 2h (3 km)
- Info and reservations: 06 09 36 58 08
Music, theatre… Original outings all summer long!
Theatrical walks
Company "If the desire was told to me" : " “In search of the lost bones! » à Falaise – Wednesdays 02, 09 August, 23 August et Saturday, August 19
Returned from the dead, Guillaume and Mathilde are in search of the bones of the Duke, scattered during the desecration of his tomb, during the wars of religion, in 1563. For this, they travel all over Normandy, guided by mysterious messages coded.
This stopover in Falaise will give its inhabitants the opportunity to help them find eternal rest. The company "If the desire was told to me" takes the public on an offbeat, humorous, but nevertheless didactic epic. The great History will be respected, historicity required, but what about the little one, that of Guillaume and Mathilde? What is certain is that you will no longer see them as before, our two lovebirds. The public will be taken to witness in their marital disputes, and will even have the small honor of accompanying them in their bone quest, because obviously, this theatrical wandering, in addition to being funny, is also intended to be interactive.
- Departure from the Tourist Office – 16 p.m.
- €8 per adult, €5 per child from 6 to 17 years old, family pass at €23 (2 adults + 2 children)
- Difficulty: medium (accessible from 6 years old) – Duration: 2 hours
- Info and reservations: 02 31 90 17 26
Gweltaz Le File : " La Berrière at the Cônu! "On Falaise – Wednesdays July 19, August 16 and 30 and Fridays August 11 and October 27
1067, William the Conqueror returns from England, his governor informs him that the gentle Mathilde has not been very faithful. It's time for revenge... Let the manhunt begin!
Gweltaz offers you a walk through Falaise, but to know each step and the rest of the story you will have to answer riddles. Pedagogical-humorous historical show, mixing tales, street arts and riddles, played as it would have been 950 years ago. A clever mix of proven facts and persistent rumours, this show is an epic full of twists and historical anecdotes. Discover the Normandy of yesterday and today: the names of the villages, the streets of Caen, the political or religious choices... All told by Gweltaz Le File, with the participation of the public and with humor, even if the story doesn't end like in fairy tales...
- Departure from the Tourist Office – 16 p.m.
- €8 per adult, €5 per child from 6 to 17 years old, family pass at €23 (2 adults + 2 children)
- Difficulty: medium (accessible from 6 years old) – Duration: 2 hours
- Info and reservations: 02 31 90 17 26
Lantern Company : " From La Courbe to the Château des Ils, History and rural traditions at 11e and 19e centuries "On La Courbe – Saturday, August 5
Along the meander of the Orne, in the heart of Suisse Normande, follow the Compagnie de la Lanterne in skits inspired by famous novels about the rural world.
This theatrical walk in the heart of the Normandy countryside will take you to places full of charm such as the Château des Ils or the municipal washhouse: lovers of Norman patois and gossip will probably appreciate the scenes prepared by the local theater company!
After a colorful mass inspired by Guy de Maupassant, the walk will end with a welcome drink based on local specialities. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
- Departure from La Courbe, Isles-Bardel – 16:30 p.m.
- 6 € per person
- Difficulty: medium (accessible from 6 years old) – Duration: 2 hours
- Info and reservations: 02 31 90 17 26
