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.
Jeudi Découverte: Atelier Leroy Création
- On 25 april 2024
- La Carneille
- Fabrice Leroy set up his jewellery workshop in La Carneille in 2010. He opens the doors of his boutique to let us discover his know-how and his creative process.
Sortie "Herbier du Printemps"
- On 2 may 2024
- Rdv au parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage, segrie-fontaine
- Although the trees haven't yet put on their leaves, spring flowers are well and truly present. Learn to recognize them and make a herbarium of common plants. Materials supplied. Ages 6 and up.
Sortie "Que de vie Dans la Marre"
- On 3 may 2024
- Rdv parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du paysage, segrie-fontaine
- Whether on the surface or underwater, the pond is home to an abundance of life ! It's up to you to discover the many species present… - Fish scoops supplied. - Ages 4 and up
Marché Mensuel de Producteurs et d'Artisanat Local
- On 5 may 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 Dans le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne Avec un Greeter
- On 9 may 2024
- 16, rue Guy Velay, athis-de-l'orne, rdv sur le parking devant la galerie d'art "L'esTRAde"
- 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
Sortie "Tous les Goûts Sont Dans la Nature"
- On 18 may 2024
- Rdv au parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage, segrie-fontaine
- Smell, taste and enjoy wild plants along the trails ! - Ages 10 and up
Sortie "Ephémères, de la Larve à l'Adulte"
- On 19 may 2024
- Rdv parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du paysage, segrie-fontaine
- On the banks of the Rouvre, equipped with nets and dip nets, come and discover their surprising and fleeting lives, so important to aquatic ecosystems. - Ages 6 and up.
Balade Greeter - La Carneille en Histoire
- On 19 may 2024
- La carneille, rdv à la place de la Halle au beurre
- Claude Guibout guides you through the charming village of La Carneille. The 1.7 km circuit is marked out by 11 desks with texts and illustrations on the history of La Carneille. The tour takes in the heart of the village and the picturesque valley of the ruisseau de la Gine. - Registration required (places limited to 6 people)
Balade Greeter - Le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne
- On 19 may 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
Sortie Nature - Ephémères, de la Larve à l'Adulte
- On 19 may 2024
- RDV Parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage, segrie-fontaine
- On the banks of the Rouvre, equipped with nets and dip nets, come and discover their surprising and fleeting lives, so important to aquatic ecosystems. - Ages 6 and up. - Boots required - On reservation - From 8 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 ".
