At the heart of the Bocage Ornais, Athis-de-l'Orne is twinned with the towns of Bromyard (England), and Schöppenstedt (Germany). She is also the host country of Swiss Normandy and the Bocage Ornais, located between Flers and Condé-sur-Noireau.
Adapted to the conditions of modern life, the central place attracts the eye of visitors through its imposing church, shops, a fountain and a statue of Saint-Vigor.
Its assets such as businesses, including precision engineering and plastics, helping to retain its population and maintain an overall dynamism.
Athis-de-l'Orne received the Special Award of the National Jury for "Enhancement of municipal and rural areas" in 2010, 1st prize Evillementiel 2012 for municipalities with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants for ATHIS "Moving family ", the 5th place on the podium Trophy of Communication in 2012 for" Best website ", with Anne Goscinny inauguration of the first school in France the name of the elementary school" little Nicolas ".
Its environment is exceptional, with its pleasant village and especially floral, pond with picnic area, opened its public wood and hiking trails.
The ## Carneille:
Located 176 meters above sea level in the hills of the Suisse Normande.
Formerly, this ancient town was important, up to 1600 people lived on the territory of 1561 hectares, which enabled La Carneille to be capital of Canton during the Revolution. Many activities involved in this development: dry cleaners, trade cattle and poultry, granite quarry, shops and market. In 1793, the mayor, Charles Ambroise Bertrand Hodiesnière member of the Five Hundred voted the death of King by asking for a call to the people.
Rural real face, Athis-de-l'Orne has natural areas. Pond's Tail Aronde, wood or Charles Meunier Velay Vere valley are walking areas to discover. The Church of St. Vigor registered in the Register of Historical Monuments, for its frescoes of Louis Chifflet, the chapel of the Sacred Heart or the Protestant church make up the heritage of the city.
The ## Carneille:
Some vestiges of the past: the halls on the square, the church of St. Peter, 1858, the castle of the nineteenth Hayes, André du Bois-seventeenth century, the manor fifteenth Hamel, the home of St. Stephen fifteenth, many houses old seventeenth and eighteenth, the chapel of the Blocherie.
Notre-Dame-du-Rocher:
Horseback riding center in the Swiss Normandy where you can enjoy horse riding, trail rides. For most athletes, two golf Trec and Cross. Information +33 6 60 12 02 76.
April: Trail of the Vere Valley Rally and the Suisse Normande.
June: Festival of music on the Place St Vigor.
June: Athis, family event with numerous sporting activities, canoeing, nature discovery in the valley wet.
July: Feast of St. Vigor, Carnival, garage sales, fireworks.
September: Agricultural show (every two years the Association Forum).
December: Christmas Market.
The ## Carneille:
The day the painters in May.
Notre-Dame-du-Rocher:
Great horse festival and food during the competition Trec "Thousand Savates" in May at the equestrian center.
Rendez-Vous aux Jardins - Jardin Intérieur à Ciel Ouvert
- From 1 to 2 june 2024
- 6 Chemin du Lavoir, Athis-de-l'Orne, Jardin Intérieur à ciel ouvert
- This contemporary garden was created on the former Athis-de-l'Orne landfill site by the owners, Dominique and Benoît Delomez, both visual artists. - Guided or self-guided tour. - Theme : the 5 senses
Marché Mensuel de Producteurs et d'Artisanat Local
- On 2 june 2024
- La Carneille, Place de la halle
- The charming village of La Carneille has returned to the past, with a market that disappeared in the 1950s ! But every first Sunday of the month from March to December, you'll have the pleasure of meeting local craftsmen and producers ! Musical stage open from 12 noon. - On the program : chatter, joy and good humor.
Balade Greeter - Le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne
- On 16 june 2024
- Athis-de-l'orne, rdv dans un lieu public
- Stroll through the village of Athis-de-l'Orne with Nicole Chevalier, Greeter, to discover its historical and cultural heritage. - Visitors must register with the Tourist Office to obtain the meeting place (limited to 6 people). - Duration : 1h30 - 2h
Jeudi Découverte: L'EsTRade
- On 27 june 2024
- L'EsTrade
- L'EsTRade is an art space that hosts exhibitions and residencies, facilitating encounters between art and the public. This cultural venue is waiting to be discovered.
Festival Jazz Dans les Prés - Titi Robin
- On 29 june 2024
- Segrie-fontaine, Salle Marcel Robine
- It's a great joy to welcome Titi Robin, to welcome a traveler of this stature who comes to greet us with his luggage filled with music, incredible encounters, a thousand tales and legends gleaned from every continent. - His guitar, his buzuk, his oud are so many lands that come to sing in our ears the mysteries of the world and its riches. The inner songs of Gulabi Sapera, Abdelkrim Sami, Danyèl Waro, Oumou Sangaré and even Alain Bashung still resonate. - Gypsy, Oriental and European cultures, thousands of years old and eternally modern, permeate this great artist, who makes them his own and shows us, if proof were needed, that the other is a promise if you know how to listen.
Balade Greeter - Le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne
- On 30 june 2024
- Athis-de-l'orne, rdv dans un lieu public
- Stroll through the village of Athis-de-l'Orne with Nicole Chevalier, Greeter, to discover its historical and cultural heritage. - Visitors must register with the Tourist Office to obtain the meeting place (limited to 6 people). - Duration : 1h30 - 2h
Balade Greeter - Le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne
- On 4 july 2024
- Athis-de-l'orne, rdv dans un lieu public
- Wander through the village of Athis-de-l'Orne with Nicole Chevalier, Greeter, to discover its historical and cultural heritage (the "Velay" wood, the Protestant temple, the "Queue d'Aronde" pond, the Saint-Vigor church listed as a historical monument, the Saint-Vigor square and its shops,?) - On registration (limited to 6 people) - Duration : 1h30 - 2h
Week-end des Artistes
- From 6 to 7 july 2024
- La Carneille, Le Bourg
- Under the theme of "L'art tississe des liens" (Art forging links), the picturesque village of La Carneille will be the setting for 50 artists to display their work in several public and private venues. - Events Saturday from 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m - Musical entertainment and guided tours on the history of La Carneille will take place throughout the two days. - -Saturday - 3pm - Meeting point under the Halle for the guided tour of "La Carneille en Histoire" - Ball from 8pm in the municipal park - - Sunday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Place du marché, market of local creators and producers - 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Meeting point under the market hall for the guided tour of "La Carneille en Histoire" - Refreshments/restaurants on site Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime - Program to follow…
Marché Mensuel de Producteurs et d'Artisanat Local
- On 7 july 2024
- La Carneille, Place de la halle
- The charming village of La Carneille has returned to the past, with a market that disappeared in the 1950s ! But every first Sunday of the month from March to December, you'll have the pleasure of meeting local craftsmen and producers ! Musical stage open from 12 noon. - On the program : chatter, joy and good humor.
Sortie Pêche à la Ligne
- On 10 july 2024
- RDV Parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage, segrie-fontaine
- Come and discover angling with our fishing instructor. We'll have to be discreet on the banks of the Rouvre to find the fish that inhabit this river. - Please bring boots - On reservation - From 6 years
Cultural activities and exhibitions from April to October in the remarkable site of the Rock Oëtre to Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, numerous hiking trails, restaurant...
Festivities: In Bréel in September : " Make Vegetables and Gardens ".