Mardi Gras Carnival, Granville

17 - 21 February 2012

Floats and festivities plus, on the final day, you can wear a mask or disguise!

Jazz sous Les Pommiers, Coutances

12 - 19 May 2012

International jazz festival, the largest in West France, with over a hundred concerts, street entertainers and gigs

D-Day Commemorations

6 June 2012

68^th anniversary of the D-day landings in June 1944. Ceremonies and events held on beaches and at towns and memorials across Normandy

Cheese Fair, Livarot

July – August 2012

Carrot Festival, Creances

11 August 2012

International Kite Festival, Dieppe

15 -19 August 2012

Week long kite festival with participants from around the world. Kite flying, acrobatic kites, creative artists plus workshops on building and flying kites

Tatihou Crossings

17 – 21 August 2012

Cross on foot through the oyster beds from St-Vaast-la-Hougue to Tatihou for its annual music festival, timed to coincide with low tide!

American Film Festival, Deauville

Date tbc

Glamorous film festival screening the best of the US’s film releases

Annual Paris-Deauville Rally, Deauville

Sept – Oct 2012

Pre-1940s vintage cars raced from Place Vendome, Paris to Deauville. Includes gathering and exhibition of vintage cars.

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.