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...
Soirée Téléthon - Théâtre : "Coups de Ciseaux"
- On 27 april 2024
- Avenue des Thermes, Centre d'animation et de congrès
- Evening organized by the Lions Club Bagnoles de l'Orne - Pays d'Andaine and La Troupette Enchantée in aid of the Telethon. - Employees at the lingerie factory don't always play nice. Especially when their jobs are at stake ! Beware of scissors and laughter. What about you, the viewer ? What do you think ?
Découverte : Terra Botanica
- On 27 april 2024
- 37 Rue des Casinos, Boubet Voyages
- Departure from Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie to Angers. Tour organized by Boubet Voyages. - Explore the 12-hectare Parc Terra Botanica, Europe's first theme park dedicated to plants. - Discover over 500,000 exceptional plants from the four corners of the globe, in extraordinary gardens and tropical greenhouses. A unique sensory adventure punctuated by anecdotes and discoveries. - Enjoy a free lunch to sample the delights of the region at your own pace. - Price : 65 ? Information and booking at Boubet Voyages Bagnoles, 37 rue des Casinos or 02 49 49 27 19
Excursion : Foire de Paris
- On 2 may 2024
- 37 Rue des Casinos, Boubet Voyages
- Departure from Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie to Porte de Versailles. Tour organized by Boubet Voyages. - Discover the Paris Fair, an emblematic event since 1904, offering an immense space dedicated to consumption, leisure and innovation. - Three sectors await you : "Home & Environment", "Wellness & Leisure", and "Cultures of the World". - Explore the latest novelties, creative workshops, fashion accessories and the gastronomic heritage of France's regions. A day full of discoveries ! - Price : 65 ? Information and booking at Boubet Voyages Bagnoles, 37 rue des Casinos or 02 49 49 27 19
Concert : « La Folie des Années 80 »
- On 3 may 2024
- Place du Général de Gaulle
- Patrick Hernandez, Cookie Dingler, Jean-Pierre Mader, William de Début de Soirée and Philippe Delage. - Guitarists and backing singers in free concert in Bagnoles de l'Orne ! - Let's go back in time and sing the hits that marked a decade and generations ! - Enjoy a bracing flashback with friends and family, full of joie de vivre and lively rhythms ! - How do you get involved ? - Starting Tuesday, April 02 ! - For security reasons, registration is compulsory at the reception desk of your JOA casino in Bagnoles de l ? Orne ! You will be given a wristband, which you will need to present on site to gain access to the concert, subject to availability. - How do I get my wristband ? - Wristbands are issued on presentation of a JOA Club card (free card issued in 5 minutes on presentation of valid ID). One JOA card entitles you to 2 wristbands. Wristbands are issued on a one-off, permanent basis. If the bracelet is lost, it will not be reissued. - Who can participate ? - Anyone over the age of 16* may attend the concert. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be requested. - *For 16 and 17 year olds : 1 wristband issued without a JOA card, but on presentation of a valid ID.
Exposition Louise Barbu - la Joie s'Écrit
- From 4 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
Vernissage Exposition Louise Barbu - la Joie s'Écrit
- On 4 may 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
La Cyclo Randonnée : La Cycl’Orne
- On 4 may 2024
- The Cycl'Orne is a free-paced 100 km cycle tour through the beautiful Normandy countryside, organized under the aegis of the French Cycling Federation. - All participants agree to respect the Highway Code and the environment. Helmets must be worn. - Free departure from Argentan between 9.15 and 10 am. - Distance : 100 km. - Passages include Boucé, Rânes, Magny le Désert, La Ferté Macé, Saint Michel des Andaines, Bagnoles de l ? Orne, La Sauvagère, Lonlay le Tesson, Montreuil au Houlme, Ecouché ? Arrival in Argentan around 1:15pm. - Passage through Bagnoles de l ? Orne Normandie between approx. 11 and 11.30 am (St Michel des Andaines, rue de l ? hippodrome, rue des Casinos, avenue Robert Cousin, carrefour du Gué aux Biches, La Passée). - Option to register online, by post or on site. Prices : Members : 10 ? / Non-members : 12 ? / On-site registration : + 5 ? / Free (public). Information 07 88 16 74 92 ? contact@lornaise.fr - https://lornaise.fr/la-cyclorne/
Concert : Orgue Seul
- On 5 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 Alain Bouvet, titular organist of the Abbey Church of Saint-Étienne in Caen. - Program : Grigny, Bach, Mozart. - ? Free participation. - ? Duration approx. 1h15. - ? Admission without reservation.
Concert de Piano au Gué aux Biches - Julien Baroin
- On 5 may 2024
- Château du Gué aux Biches
- The Château du Gué aux Biches opens its doors to a hushed atmosphere. Enjoy an early evening at the château, where the magic begins to happen from the very first notes of the piano. Julien Baroin will perform compositions by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Shumann, Chopin and others, in a privileged concert interspersed with a break during which you'll enjoy a glass of wine and a few delicacies. - Reservations required at the Tourist Office - payment on site by cheque or cash. Max : 46 people. Price : 20 ? (2 sessions of 30 min of piano, wine and delicacies)
YOGA - L'Énergie des Couleurs et du Corps
- From 7 to 10 may 2024
- Avenue des thermes, Centre d'animations et des congrès, Salle du Roi Arthur
- Morgane, Studio Padma, offers the unique experience of a yoga class in the heart of a contemporary art exhibition. Experience a total artistic immersion, an intimate encounter with the world of Louise Barbu, who wrote : "I paint the energy that represents the unsuspected in the world. The body is everywhere, in everything, animated by all energies. It's a figurative abstraction". - Duration : approx. 2 hours (yoga class and exhibition visit) - maximum 15 people - registration required with Studio Padma - 06.95.94.59.62 (by sms only) - bring a yoga/gym mat
