Aunay-sur-Odon:
Located at the crossroads of the routes from Old to Avranches and Bayeux to Condé-sur-Noireau, the site of Aunay-sur-Odon has been occupied since the Gallo-Roman era.
The lord of Aunay participated in the battle of Hastings in 1066.
In 1131, an abbey church was founded by the du Hommet, constables of Normandy and Aunay develops and is prosperous until the English invasions of the fourteenth century. Aunay remained a typically monastic town until the Revolution.
Henry II of England gave special protection to Aunay and the Countess of Tesse obtained confirmation of the market established in the city.
In 1895, Aunay became Aunay-sur-Odon.
Entirely destroyed by the bombings of June 12, 1944, Aunay-sur-Odon was the first municipality of Normandy rebuilt thanks to the Marshall Plan, these works being completed in 1950.
Danvou-la-Ferrière:
Place where was a former iron ore mining mill, Danvou is an old village, hilly and well exposed, where it is good to live and walk. Hiking trails including the GR221 from Mont-Saint-Michel. A preserved nature!
As for the pleasures of the table, you will find a producer of foie gras, rillettes, terrines and meats.
The Plessis-Grimoult:
7 kilometers from Aunay-sur-Odon and 14 kilometers from Condé-sur-Noireau. Grimoult was the name of the first known lord. The village is at the foot of Mount Pinçon, the highest point of Calvados with 345 meters high. At the top is installed the Caen Radio and Television Transmitting Center, the tall pylon tall of 216 meters was built in 1968.
Danvou-la-Ferrière:
Two private castles are on the town, one that belonged to Marshal Grouchy, the other to the oldest family of the village.
The village is crossed by quiet and natural hiking trails. Pilgrims will be able to join Mont-Saint-Michel.
The church is open at unspecified times to rest and meditate.
For the gastronomic specialties, a farm offers foie gras, rillettes, terrines... In summer, visits of the farm are proposed.
The Plessis-Grimoult:
Mount Pinçon.
Feast Notre Dame in September.
Commémorations des Bombardements de 1944 à Aunay-sur-Odon
- On 12 june 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Hôtel de ville
- Commemorations of the 1944 bombings in Aunay-sur-Odon - The town of Aunay-sur-Odon was razed to the ground between June 11 and 15,1944 by four aerial bombardments, killing 187 people. - 5:30pm : Peace celebration in front of the Hôtel de Ville. Students and residents gather around the town's floral display. - 6:30pm : Inauguration of the memorial to civilian victims at the cemetery, in the presence of veterans and the Union musicales d'Aunay. - 7.30pm : Introduction to 50s dances in the salle des fêtes with the "Hot Bidules Clubs" group. Drinks and food available on site. - Free except catering
Cinéma Paradiso : Ciné-Débat sur le Débarquement en Normandie. Projection du Documentaire « Le 6 Juin à l’Aube » de Jean Grémillon
- On 14 june 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de l'hôtel de ville
- Film-debate on the Normandy landings. Screening of Jean Grémillon ? S documentary "Le 6 juin à l ? aube" (June 6 at dawn), followed by a moment of exchange and sharing with a glass of - of friendship.
Bob et moi - Théâtre à Aunay-sur-Odon
- On 21 june 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Salle des fêtes
- One sleepless night, a demon-ridden child discovers Bob Marley. A discovery that would change his life. - Bob et moi is a captivating journey from Kingston to Miami, via Europe and Africa, which allows us to (re) discover - far from preconceived ideas - the facets of Jamaica, the cradle of reggae and the Rastafari movement. - Alexandre Virapin tells the story of how a man born in the Jamaican ghetto became a legend through his musical genius and the impact of his message of peace and unity. Both funny and hard-hitting, Bob et moi is a show from which we emerge with the strength of universal struggles and the joy of having participated in this intimate quest for happiness.
Les Estivales : Ciel à Les Monts d'Aunay
- On 13 july 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de L Hôtel de ville
- A baroque enchantment choreographed to the most enchanting music of composer Henry Purcell. - This celestial-inspired creation pays tribute to the different emotional nuances involved in contemplating the path of the sun's star as we look up into the infinite. - Blues, turquoises, crimson pinks and orange ardors evoke the ever-changing spectacle of the sky above the waves. - Conceived, directed and choreographed by Karine Saporta
La Nature au Sommet de la Normandie
- On 15 july 2024
- Le Plessis Grimoult, Lieu de rdv donné à la réservation
- The Mont Pinçon is a site rich in species thanks to its mosaic of environments. Its moors, woods and roadsides allow a diversified flora and fauna to settle. Let's take advantage of a little walk to observe this so particular ecosystem. Animation for the general public, from 8 years old, on reservation. In partnership with the Conseil départemental du Calvados - (2 km/2h) - Level 1
Les Estivales : Appelez-moi François à Les Monts d'Aunay
- On 20 july 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de L Hôtel de ville
- Music that makes you feel good, that puts blue in your soul, and it doesn't matter if that blue is sometimes tinged with a hint of melancholy. So go for the "lofilgood feeling", a label worthy of many others, but one that doesn't entirely explain the enduring charm emanating from the compositions of this unusual duo.
Les Estivales du Pré-Bocage : Don't Worry à Les Monts d'Aunay
- On 27 july 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de L Hôtel de ville
- Don ? T Worry is a circus show about an experience we all go through : getting hurt, healing, living again. It ? s 30 minutes of acrobatic movement, juggling and balancing. It's an ode to articulation, a spectacular approach to anatomy. It's rhythmic, poetic and choreographic. It's performed by two for a multitude of scenarios. - Don ? T Worry, as its title suggests, is a positive, and sometimes absurd, look at the misfortune of a knee.
Les Estivales du Pré-Bocage : PoP à Les Monts d'Aunay
- On 3 august 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de L Hôtel de ville
- PoP is a juggling duo that mixes a whirlwind of contemporary juggling, skilfully fusing movement, humour and poetry to captivate audiences.
Les Estivales du Pré-Bocage : Thé Perché à Les Monts d'Aunay
- On 10 august 2024
- Aunay-sur-Odon, Place de L'Hôtel de ville
- The audience is invited into the intimate, convivial space of a yurt. Comfortably seated on carpets, cushions and benches, spectators witness the ceremonial preparation and serving of tea to guests. - But nothing ever goes according to plan ? This age-old ritual is soon turned upside down by poetic acrobatics and burlesque situations. Trays in an unstable position, glasses flying ? We smile and shudder at the flights, lifts and balancing acts !
A vos Sens... Prêts ? Partez !
- On 29 august 2024
- Le Plessis Grimoult, Lieu de rdv donné à la réservation
- Mount Pinçon is full of different colors, shapes and smells. Discover them from this highest point, thanks to games that will awaken all your senses. Animation for young public from 5 years old, on reservation. In partnership with the Conseil départemental du Calvados. - (500 m/2h) - Level 1