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.
Balade Nature - Tous les Goûts Sont Dans la Nature
- On 24 may 2025
- 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
Marché Mensuel de Producteurs et d'Artisanat Local
- On 1 june 2025
- 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 ! - Jam session at 12 noon - On the program : chatter, joy and good humor.
Rencontre Artiste/Public à l'esTRAde
- On 3 june 2025
- 16 Rue Guy Velay, L'esTRAde
- In residence at esTRAde, a contemporary art space in Athis de l'Orne, photographer Pauline Pichon will present her approach and her "Etat des lieux" residency project
Rendez Vous au Jardin 2025
- From 6 to 8 june 2025
- 1, rue du Manoir, Les Jardins du Manoir de La Boisnerie
- Visit the garden. An art and history garden filled with topiary flowers and boxwood embroidery. - These sumptuous heritage gardens have been imagined by the owners. The author, who comes from the world of the arts, demonstrates that it's possible to be creative while taking up the codes of late medieval garden art. - Dogs on leash permitted - Bicycles available for visits without reservation. - To be awarded the prestigious "remarkable garden" label in 2021
Rendez-Vous aux Jardins - Jardin Intérieur à Ciel Ouvert
- From 6 to 8 june 2025
- 6, chemin du lavoir, athis de L ORNE, Le Jardin Intérieur à ciel ouvert
- The garden takes part in these events every year ? This year's theme is "Gardens of stones - stones of gardens". - Guided tours at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday (1h30) - This theme particularly resonates in this garden, described as mineral and water. A tribute to the geological character - And rivers of the Suisse Normande region in a contemporary form. Mineral has played a part in the construction of the garden, being present in a variety of ways - colors, materials, volume, texture - with schist, granite, sand, slate, etc., serving to clad pathways, support terraces, reinforce riverbanks or set the scene and highlight perspectives, inviting visitors to project their own imaginations, between here and elsewhere. It can be evoked in concrete to architect spaces, or in certain artistic installations, through other media such as mirrors, glass and photography. - The element of water, very present in the garden, contributes to the circulation of light and the diverse sounds of spaces, sometimes combined directly with stone, as in fountains and streams. - Finally, the combination of mineral, plant and water elements gives the garden a soothing, poetic character, opening the way to other imaginary worlds, like certain Asian gardens.
Balade Greeter - Le Village d'Athis-de-l'Orne
- On 29 june 2025
- Athis-de-l'orne, rdv dans un lieu public
- Stroll through the village of Athis-de-l'Orne with Nicole Chevalier, Greeter, to discover its historical and cultural heritage. - Visitors must register with the Tourist Office to obtain the meeting place (limited to 6 people). - Duration : 1h30 - 2h
Week-end des Artistes
- From 5 to 6 july 2025
- La Carneille, Le Bourg
- In the picturesque setting of the village of La Carneille, 80 artists spread out over several public and private exhibition spaces. - Events Saturday from 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m - Musical entertainment, workshops, lectures and guided tours on the "History of La Carneille" will take place over the two days. - -Saturday - 3pm - Meeting point under the covered market for the guided tour of "La Carneille en Histoire" - - Sunday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Place du Marché, market of local creators and producers - 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Meeting point under the covered market for the guided tour of "La Carneille en Histoire" - Refreshment bar/restaurant on site Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime - Download the full program
Marché Mensuel de Producteurs et d'Artisanat Local
- On 6 july 2025
- 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 ! - Jam session at 12 noon - On the program : chatter, joy and good humor.
Balade Greeter - La Carneille en Histoire
- On 13 july 2025
- La carneille, rdv dans un lieu public
- 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. - Visitors must register with the Tourist Office to obtain the meeting place (places are limited to 6 people).
Atelier - Pelotes de Rejection
- On 14 july 2025
- Breel, rdv Parking de la Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage
- Young and old alike, take a seat at the heart of the Local Producers' Market (4:00-8:00 pm) and dissect a pellet of rejects to extract the bony remains and identify the Barn Owl's favorite meal. - Equipment supplied. - Ages 6 and up
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 ".
