“Les chansons du cousinage,
Normandie – Amérique du nord”
Exhibition
Archives de l’Orne – Alençon
From Monday, October 13th, 2025, to Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Normandy was one of the regions that contributed most to the settlement of New France in the 17th and 18th centuries. Even today, many French-speaking North Americans remember the ancestors who made the great crossing. This exhibition highlights this shared heritage, across time and space, and brings to life the kinship between the two sides of the Atlantic through original cultural material: songs, instrumental music, and dance. A true invitation to travel!
Classical music concert
“Les Métaboles”
as part of Ma Région Virtuose
Espace Saugonna – Mamers
Saturday, January 24th at 8:30pm
Firmly rooted in contemporary music, the ensemble Les Métaboles, conducted by Léo Warynski, takes its name from the work by French composer Henri Dutilleux, Métaboles, which evokes the choir’s ability to transform itself according to the repertoire.
From Renaissance polyphony to contemporary creations, “Après un rêve” traces a vocal journey from Josquin Desprez to Ondrej Adamek, via Brahms, Fauré, Debussy, and Ravel.
International Sound Biennial
“Le Mans Sonore”
Various locations – Le Mans
From Saturday, January 17th to Sunday, January 25th
Le Mans Sonore is a biennial sound festival and cultural event for the general public that combines science and culture in a unique way. At the crossroads of music, design, contemporary art, and research, Le Mans Sonore echoes Le Mans’ expertise in acoustics.
58th National Competition for the
Best Rillettes
Salle des fêtes – Mamers
Saturday, February 14th, starting at 9 am
The Confrérie des Chevaliers des Rillettes Sarthoises (Brotherhood of Knights of Sarthoises Rillettes) is organizing the 58th National Competition for the Best Pure Pork Rillettes and its 13th National Competition for Creative Rillettes. Artisan charcutiers, butchers, and salters are invited to present their best recipes. For those who are curious, the public is invited to come and discover how the competition unfolds!
