Events & Festivals in Sarthe, Western Loire
"The Little Breton in Malicorne"
From Wednesday, June 4 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
A unique folklore…
The Espace Faïence, in collaboration with the Breton museum (musée départemental breton) is organising an exhibition dedicated to Breton history.
The round hats, the "bigoud" headdresses, clogs and other "Bretoneries"… Born from a particular phase in 19th-century Breton decorative arts, these are the elements of an imaginary vision that makes up the collective Breton culture.
Le Petit Breton à Malicorne is about a unique and fascinating folklore. The exhibition draws from the works of Hippolyte Lalaisse, and the famous Breton icon created by Léon Pouplard.
The Espace Faïence, in collaboration with the Breton museum (musée départemental breton) is organising an exhibition dedicated to Breton history.
The round hats, the "bigoud" headdresses, clogs and other "Bretoneries"… Born from a particular phase in 19th-century Breton decorative arts, these are the elements of an imaginary vision that makes up the collective Breton culture.
Le Petit Breton à Malicorne is about a unique and fascinating folklore. The exhibition draws from the works of Hippolyte Lalaisse, and the famous Breton icon created by Léon Pouplard.
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 4 June to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 19:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 19:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 48 07 17 |
| Fax: | 02 43 48 07 18 |
| Email: | espacefaience@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
ESPACE FAIENCE
10
rue Victor-Hugo
MALICORNE-SUR-SARTHE
FRANCE
72270
"The Fantastic Bestiary"
From Thursday, March 13 2008 to Saturday, January 31 2009
The beast within the mind…
Discover a world of unicorns, dragons, giants, Krakens, griffins and so many more unimaginable imaginary creatures…
This exhibition will be a fascinating experience for young and old, a trip into the mindscapes of history's great civilisations. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey into a world like no other.
Discover a world of unicorns, dragons, giants, Krakens, griffins and so many more unimaginable imaginary creatures…
This exhibition will be a fascinating experience for young and old, a trip into the mindscapes of history's great civilisations. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey into a world like no other.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 July 2008 to Saturday 31 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 47 39 94 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | musee.vert@ville-lemans.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE VERT-VERON DE FORBONNAIS
204
avenue Jean-Jaurès
LE MANS
FRANCE
72100
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance : "Feet of Flames Tour"
Sunday, November 30 2008
Noble feet…
They came (from Ireland), they saw (an opportunity), they conquered the planet...
Since its beginnings, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has been applauded by a million spectators in France and over seven million worldwide! This performance is without a doubt one of the greatest successes of all time in France. Not to miss!
They came (from Ireland), they saw (an opportunity), they conquered the planet...
Since its beginnings, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has been applauded by a million spectators in France and over seven million worldwide! This performance is without a doubt one of the greatest successes of all time in France. Not to miss!
Opening Times & Prices
On Sunday 30 November 2008 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Price category 3 (full price) : 41.5 €
- Price category 2 (full price) : 50 €
- Price category 1 (full price) : 59 €
- Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Price category 3 (full price) : 41.5 €
- Price category 2 (full price) : 50 €
- Price category 1 (full price) : 59 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 40 70 00 |
| Fax: | 02 43 40 70 10 |
| Email: | info@antareslemans.com |
| Website: |
COMPLEXE SPORTIF ANTARES
2
avenue Antarès
Route de Tours
LE MANS
FRANCE
72100
Europa Jazz Festival
From Thursday, October 23 2008 to Sunday, May 3 2009
An indefatigable attempt to promote music from the margins.
The Europa Jazz Festival is much more than just another anodyne classic jazz festival. Rather than invite once-glorious oldies to come perform for a blasé public, Europa organisers have since 1980 encouraged people to discover a whole mix of music. They have strived to set up a program that is rattle bag of surprises, a musical event which actively promotes new movements and artists rather than simply relying on sure-fire sales.
Instead of being fixed in one place and one venue, as it was in its early days, over time the Europa Jazz Festival has strived to create a 'regionalised' festival. The key to this is a highly-developed promotion and distribution network with strong and long-lasting links between artist, audience and venue.
Europa Jazz has since the 80's managed to create a unique distribution network in the Pays de la Loire and Lower Normandy, so that music can flow from the town centre to the suburbs, from Le Mans to the countryside, from Sarthe to the surrounding region and from the Pays de la Loire to Europe.
The Europa Jazz Festival is much more than just another anodyne classic jazz festival. Rather than invite once-glorious oldies to come perform for a blasé public, Europa organisers have since 1980 encouraged people to discover a whole mix of music. They have strived to set up a program that is rattle bag of surprises, a musical event which actively promotes new movements and artists rather than simply relying on sure-fire sales.
Instead of being fixed in one place and one venue, as it was in its early days, over time the Europa Jazz Festival has strived to create a 'regionalised' festival. The key to this is a highly-developed promotion and distribution network with strong and long-lasting links between artist, audience and venue.
Europa Jazz has since the 80's managed to create a unique distribution network in the Pays de la Loire and Lower Normandy, so that music can flow from the town centre to the suburbs, from Le Mans to the countryside, from Sarthe to the surrounding region and from the Pays de la Loire to Europe.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 November 2008 :
- Thursday and Saturday from 18:30 to 20:30
From Thursday 11 to Wednesday 17 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
- Tuesday from 21:00 to 23:00
- Wednesday from 20:30 to 22:30
On Thursday 18 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 20:30 to 22:30
On Thursday 15 January 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Thursday 22 January 2009 :
- Thursday from 21:00 to 23:00
On Thursday 5 February 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Thursday 19 March 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Friday 3 April 2009 :
- Friday from 21:00 to 23:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 25 €
- Reduced price : 7 €
- Thursday and Saturday from 18:30 to 20:30
From Thursday 11 to Wednesday 17 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
- Tuesday from 21:00 to 23:00
- Wednesday from 20:30 to 22:30
On Thursday 18 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 20:30 to 22:30
On Thursday 15 January 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Thursday 22 January 2009 :
- Thursday from 21:00 to 23:00
On Thursday 5 February 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Thursday 19 March 2009 :
- Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30
On Friday 3 April 2009 :
- Friday from 21:00 to 23:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 25 €
- Reduced price : 7 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 43 59 59 |
| Fax: | 02 43 43 59 69 |
| Email: | evenements@ville-lemans.fr |
| Website: |
PALAIS DES CONGRES ET DE LA CULTURE
cité Cénomane
rue d'Arcole
LE MANS
FRANCE
72100
Visit the Belle Echappée Bike Museum
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Wonderful memories of bygone years...
In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine, on the fringes of the forest of Perseigne, cycling museum La Belle Echappée relates the history of the Tour de France cycling race and its accompanying advertising caravan.
A unique collection amassed by a dedicated race fan (consisting of famous cycles and jerseys, posters, games, toys, etc.) plus interactive and video spaces with original lighting, guaranteed to recall wonderful memories of bygone years.
In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine, on the fringes of the forest of Perseigne, cycling museum La Belle Echappée relates the history of the Tour de France cycling race and its accompanying advertising caravan.
A unique collection amassed by a dedicated race fan (consisting of famous cycles and jerseys, posters, games, toys, etc.) plus interactive and video spaces with original lighting, guaranteed to recall wonderful memories of bygone years.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Thursday 11 December 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- From 7 to 12 years : 3 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4 €
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Thursday 11 December 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- From 7 to 12 years : 3 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 34 39 11 |
| Fax: | 02 43 97 50 35 |
| Email: | belle.echappu@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
LA BELLE ECHAPPEE - MUSEE DU VELO
8
rue de la Forêt-de-Perseigne
LA FRESNAYE-SUR-CHEDOUET
FRANCE
72670
Gardens of the Château du Grand-Lucé
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
French formal gardens.
The Grand-Lucé gardens, redesigned and opened to the public in 1999, take their inspiration from 18th century texts.
The French-style gardens with their shaped box-hedges, green rooms and exotic garden culminate at the great staircase leading to the floral kitchen garden.
In the distance, the view opens out onto the landscaped park with its reflecting pool mirroring the image of the chateau, its crown of lime trees and its ha-ha, or sunken fence.
The adjoining forest covers 17 hectares, crisscrossed by rides dotted with statues.
The Grand-Lucé gardens, redesigned and opened to the public in 1999, take their inspiration from 18th century texts.
The French-style gardens with their shaped box-hedges, green rooms and exotic garden culminate at the great staircase leading to the floral kitchen garden.
In the distance, the view opens out onto the landscaped park with its reflecting pool mirroring the image of the chateau, its crown of lime trees and its ha-ha, or sunken fence.
The adjoining forest covers 17 hectares, crisscrossed by rides dotted with statues.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 40 85 56 |
| Fax: | 02 43 40 94 97 |
| Email: | chateaugrand-luce@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
JARDINS DU CHATEAU DU GRAND-LUCE
9
place de la République
LE GRAND LUCE
FRANCE
72150
Visit the Rural Museum
From Tuesday, November 18 2008 to Thursday, December 31 2009
Industrial hemp-growing in the Saosnois.
The Maison de la Ruralité in Saint-Rémy-du-Val houses a permanent exhibition that reveals the economic importance of hemp-growing in the Saosnois (northern Sarthe).
The CLE des Valois association has gathered a collection of machines once used in hemp-growing, and explains the traditions of the hemp-farmers.
The Maison de la Ruralité in Saint-Rémy-du-Val houses a permanent exhibition that reveals the economic importance of hemp-growing in the Saosnois (northern Sarthe).
The CLE des Valois association has gathered a collection of machines once used in hemp-growing, and explains the traditions of the hemp-farmers.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 97 75 06 |
| Fax: | 02 43 97 75 43 |
| Email: | mairie-de-saint-remy-du-val@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
MAISON DE LA RURALITE
102
rue Eugène-Bouquet
SAINT-REMY-DU-VAL
FRANCE
72600
Visit Maison du Sabot et des Métiers d'Antan
From Tuesday, November 18 2008 to Thursday, December 31 2009
A village recounts its memories...
In the heart of the forest of Perseigne, a village recounts its memories in the Maison du Sabot (clog museum).
Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois showcases the skills of those who worked with wood: clog-makers, woodsmen, carpenters, cartwrights and wheelwrights, etc.
The collection of woodworking tools are witnesses to a common past.
In the heart of the forest of Perseigne, a village recounts its memories in the Maison du Sabot (clog museum).
Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois showcases the skills of those who worked with wood: clog-makers, woodsmen, carpenters, cartwrights and wheelwrights, etc.
The collection of woodworking tools are witnesses to a common past.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 18 November 2008 to Thursday 31 December 2009 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 33 53 55 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
MAISON DU SABOT ET DES METIERS D ANTAN
place Maxime-Boisseau
NEUFCHATEL EN SAOSNOIS
FRANCE
72600
Bird Garden and Spaycific'Zoo
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Unusual animals
The Bird Garden: from quails to ostriches, parrots and vultures, more than 600 birds are the stars of this park.
Don't miss the largest African aviary in France, with marabous and pelicans.
Spaycific'Zoo: an indoor, heated zoo with some rare animals: hairy armadillos, flying squirrels, snails, soft-shelled tortoises and stick insects.
The zoo has a surprising diversity of animals and some original features, including the nocturnal area.
Both the bird garden and the zoo have fun explanations for children, activities and animal feeding sessions.
The Bird Garden: from quails to ostriches, parrots and vultures, more than 600 birds are the stars of this park.
Don't miss the largest African aviary in France, with marabous and pelicans.
Spaycific'Zoo: an indoor, heated zoo with some rare animals: hairy armadillos, flying squirrels, snails, soft-shelled tortoises and stick insects.
The zoo has a surprising diversity of animals and some original features, including the nocturnal area.
Both the bird garden and the zoo have fun explanations for children, activities and animal feeding sessions.
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 1 to Friday 24 October 2008 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 6 to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 7 to Sunday 22 February 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Monday 20 to Thursday 30 April 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Friday 1 May to Monday 31 August 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 September 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 to Friday 23 October 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 24 October to Wednesday 4 November 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 5 to Thursday 12 November 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- From 13 to 16 years : 7 €
- Full price : 9 €
- Children : 6 €
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 6 to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 7 to Sunday 22 February 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Monday 20 to Thursday 30 April 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Friday 1 May to Monday 31 August 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 September 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 to Friday 23 October 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 24 October to Wednesday 4 November 2009 :
- From Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 5 to Thursday 12 November 2009 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- From 13 to 16 years : 7 €
- Full price : 9 €
- Children : 6 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 21 33 02 |
| Fax: | 02 43 21 19 46 |
| Email: | jardindesoiseaux@wanadoo.com |
| Website: |
JARDIN DES OISEAUX ET SPAYCIFIC ZOO
La Martinière
SPAY
FRANCE
72700
Visit La Flèche Zoo
From Sunday, January 1 2006 to Thursday, December 31 2009
Images of five continents.
Discover over 1,200 animals, 120 species from 5 continents, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation in one of the top five zoos in France, famous for its fantastic shows featuring sea-lions, birds of prey and parrots.
Stunning presentations in natural settings await you during your visit: an underwater view of a polar bear, tiny Chinese pandas, an African savannah for the elephants, a pack of Arctic wolves unique in Europe.
The zoo also offers exciting new habitats such as the Argentine pampas, the Australian bush, the taiga where the Siberian tiger roams, or the miniature Malagasy farm.
Discover over 1,200 animals, 120 species from 5 continents, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation in one of the top five zoos in France, famous for its fantastic shows featuring sea-lions, birds of prey and parrots.
Stunning presentations in natural settings await you during your visit: an underwater view of a polar bear, tiny Chinese pandas, an African savannah for the elephants, a pack of Arctic wolves unique in Europe.
The zoo also offers exciting new habitats such as the Argentine pampas, the Australian bush, the taiga where the Siberian tiger roams, or the miniature Malagasy farm.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 1 to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Tuesday 31 March 2009 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30
From Wednesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 June 2009 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 July to Monday 31 August 2009 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
From Thursday 1 October to Thursday 31 December 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 17 €
- Children from 3 to 11 years : 13.5 €
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Tuesday 31 March 2009 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30
From Wednesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 June 2009 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 July to Monday 31 August 2009 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
From Thursday 1 October to Thursday 31 December 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 17 €
- Children from 3 to 11 years : 13.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 48 19 19 |
| Fax: | 02 43 48 19 18 |
| Email: | info@zoo-la-fleche.com |
| Website: |
PARC ZOOLOGIQUE DE LA FLECHE
Tertre Rouge
LA FLECHE
FRANCE
72200
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