Bagnoles-de-l'Orne is located southeast of Normandy, in the Orne department makes farmland and forest, stables and castles. Nestled in the heart of 7000 hectares of forest and the Regional Natural Park Normandie-Maine, Bagnoles-de-l'Orne is a spa resort and born with the birth of tourism in the late nineteenth century. Her spa is known for the treatment of venous diseases (phlebology) and rheumatism. The site was chosen for its calm and its environment, a large hotel, a casino located near a lake, all connected by a park crossed by a river and a water: and were created in the nineteenth century spa towns. Magnificent villas still testify in the Belle Epoque district created by Albert Christophle, MP and prefect of Orne, between 1886 and 1914. At the time of specifications imposed conditions of elevation: using local and natural materials (sandstone, wood and wrought iron), volumes (perpendicular plane, turret, balcony, bay window...) and colors (blue, yellow, red and green).
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne offers a wide choice of accommodation, making it an ideal place to stay.
The resort is a place conducive to hiking that makes walking, biking or horseback (250 km of paths in the forest Andaines). Sports outdoor abound: swimming, tennis, archery, golf, Nordic walking...
And there is also a range of leisure suitable for all ages: discovery trail, adventure trail in the trees, mini golf, vélorail, pédal'eau but kind family outings, guided tours...
Earth history, legends, heritage, culture, leisure and sports, and the grove Bagnoles-de-l'Orne are also a gastronomic region (calvados, pommel, cider, perry, guts, buttons...). In autumn, the first falling leaves, mushroom safaris are organized Andaines Forest.
- Tournament "male international Bagnoles-de-l'Orne" in January.
- Step cyclist Tour de Normandie in March.
- Humour Festival "The Andain'Ries" in April.
- Plants and Arts Festival Garden in June.
- Painters in the street in June.
- The festivals of the summer: "Summer Fridays" and "Key Cars" in July and August.
- Country Farmers Markets: every Thursday from July to September.
- Horse Racing in July and August.
- Septembre musical de l'Orne.
- MTB Race "Trans'Andaines" in September.
- Running and Nordic Walking: The Strides Andaines in September.
- Organ concerts from March to November.
- Shows all season (singing, comedy, music, theater, dance, fairs, garage sales...).
- Numerous sports events.
- Regular activities from mid-March to mid-November:
- Guided excursions or thematic 3 times a week.
- Introduction to Nordic walking 2 to 3 times per month.
- Output discovered soil 1 to 2 times a month (producer or farm visit).
- Guided tours of the city 2-3 times a week.
- Initiations at archery, nature activities with family and guided family tours during school holidays...
Exposition Louise Barbu - La Joie s'Écrit
- From 18 may to 30 june 2024
- Avenue des thermes, Centre d'Animations et des Congrès, Salle du Roi Arthur
- Discover the surrealist artist Louise Barbu at the heart of an original exhibition. From her life between Paris and Bagnoles de l'Orne, you'll plunge into her universe, which has been widely noticed in the contemporary art world. The "La Joie s'écrit" exhibition is an invitation to travel, where organic, molecular and aquatic forms shape sensual, moving landscapes. - Tours of the studio and exhibition are scheduled and commented by Théophile Barbu (program on request) - Exhibition part of the "off" program of the Festival Arts aux Féminins - Information from the Tourist Office
Concert : Orgue à 2 et 4 Mains, Viole de Gambe, Chant et Orgue
- On 22 may 2024
- 9 Place de l'Église
- Organized by Les Amis de l'orgue de Sainte Madeleine de Bagnoles de l'Orne and in this church (Bagnoles-Château). - Recital performed by Geneviève Pradère, viola da gamba, Catherine Thébault, soprano, Jean-Claude Duval and Michel Garouis, organists at Bagnoles de l ? Orne. - Program : Nivers, Balbastre, Telemann, Walther, Mozart, Kellner, Böhm, G. B. Nevin. - ? Free participation. - ? Duration approx. 1h15. - ? Admission without reservation.
Découverte : Floralies Internationales
- On 23 may 2024
- 37 Rue des Casinos, Boubet Voyages
- Departure from Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie to Vendée. Tour organized by Boubet Voyages. - Discover the Floralies Internationales 2024 in Vendée, under the captivating theme of the "Games of Flowers", echoing the Paris Olympic Games. - The exhibition unfolds around 5 captivating themes : water games, childhood games, mind games, plant games and effort games. Held every 5 years. - Enjoy the variety of floral arrangements, the profusion of colors and the magic of plant fragrances in a harmonious show. - Price : 78 ? Information and booking at Boubet Voyages Bagnoles, 37 rue des Casinos or 02 49 49 27 19
Théâtre : Le Monte-Plats de Harold Pinter
- On 23 may 2024
- Centre d'animations et de congrès, avenue des thermes
- Comedy by Éric Marty. - At 78, Jeanine is a dynamic and funny woman. She is rich and lives alone in her large apartment. Her daughter and son-in-law (the mollusk, as she calls him) often come to visit her. But Jeanine is not crazy (even if she pretends to be). She suspects that her family is taking care of her in order to get the inheritance… And she is not entirely wrong. The couple will indeed use all the stratagems to recover the loot. But a new and charming neighbor is going to come and disturb the disastrous projects of this improbable but terribly funny couple… Who will win the game ? - Reboundings, surprises and misunderstandings are on the program of this new comedy with funny situations and chiseled dialogues. A very current play full of energy, not to be missed ! - - All audiences from 5 years old - - With presentation of the pass (according to the sanitary protocols in force).
Concert Jazz - Musique du Monde : Lia
- On 25 may 2024
- 12 avenue des Thermes, Centre d'animation et de congrès
- Organized by the Trottoirs Mouillés association. - Lia, a singer with a captivating voice, draws from the heart of her South American origins to give life to a music rich in color, inhabited by the rhythms of cumbia, a style of Colombian music and folk dance that emerged in the 17th century. - All the lyrics are written in Spanish, and possess a spellbinding charm. - The combination of double bass, Latin percussion and clavichord lends the ensemble a singularly seductive atmosphere.
Randos 61 : En Balade au Prieuré St Ortaire
- On 25 may 2024
- Avenue de la Ferté Macé
- This walk begins with an immersion in the history of the forest to the hamlet which owes its reputation to the hermit Saint Ortaire. A stopover for walkers, a pretty garden, religious living on the spot and bringing a touch of timelessness to this unusual place where you will discover two chapels (one of which is private) and the legend of the miraculous stones.
Randos 61 : Découverte de la Forêt d'Andaine
- On 25 may 2024
- Avenue de la Ferté Macé, Bagnoles de l'Orne
- 10 km hike to discover the Andaine forest, passing through Saint Ortaire and the Hippolyte oak
Randos 61 : Balade Les Deux Crêtes
- On 25 may 2024
- Avenue de la Ferté Macé
- This fairly steep walk will take you through the spa park via the Saut du Capucin, the Rochers de Sommariva and Ida, continuing on to the castle and the Roc au Chien before returning via the lake and the Casino
Concours de Peinture : Journée « Peintres Dans la rue »
- On 26 may 2024
- Dans les rues de la ville
- Organized by Rencontres Artistiques d'Andaine in the streets of Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie. - The Rencontres Artistiques d'Andaine association is organizing a painting competition, open to everyone, whatever their age, level or technique. - The works created during the day will be exhibited from 5:00 pm in the hall of the Centre d'Animation et de Congrès, where some of the participants, chosen by a jury, will be awarded prizes. - Don't hesitate to register, or come and meet the painters and admire their way of seeing and transforming the world. A great way to discover or rediscover Bagnoles de l'Orne through the prism of the artists ! - ? Open to all. - ? Registration takes place in the Communs du Château, allée Aloïs Monnet (9:00 a.m. - salle sud), with the prize-giving ceremony at the Centre d'Animation et de Congrès, avenue des thermes (hall).
Découverte : Saint-Malo
- On 26 may 2024
- 37 Rue des Casinos, Boubet Voyages
- Departure from Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie to Saint-Malo. Tour organized by Boubet Voyages. - Discover Saint-Malo for yourself and enjoy the tranquility of the beach, stroll along the historic ramparts, or let yourself be guided through the lively pedestrian streets. - Opt for a visit on the Petit Train Touristique to discover the charms of the inner city and surrounding area (not included). - Explore the emblematic rocky islets of Grand Bé and Petit Bé, and don ? T forget to soak up the friendly atmosphere of the many restaurants. - Price : 55 ? Information and booking at Boubet Voyages Bagnoles, 37 rue des Casinos or 02 49 49 27 19