- Every Wednesday morning, in Creully, a market allows you to appreciate the Norman riches.
- The last Sunday in March, seamstresses' fair.
- The first weekend of June, radio amateurs' days at the Château de Creully (in tribute to the BBC which settled there in 1944).
- Exhibition in the Priory chapel in July and August.
- The third weekend of July, plant festival.
- The first Saturday in August, sound and light show at the Château de Creully.
- The last weekend of August, flea market.
Géocaching de Nuit au Prieuré Saint Gabriel
- On 18 may 2024
- Porterie du Prieuré Saint Gabriel, Saint-Gabriel-Brécy
- A fun and unusual treasure hunt for the whole family to discover the history of Saint Gabriel Priory. Children aged 7 and over, accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Staggered departures by group. - Warm clothing and boots (in case of rain) recommended.
Conférence de Monsieur Pascal Vannier, Commissaire de l’Exposition "L'Autre Débarquement : les Correspondants de Guerre en Normandie"
- On 4 june 2024
- 30 Place Edmond Paillaud
- Pascal Vannier, author and journalist, will give a talk on the theme of the exhibition : a tribute to the reporters, famous and unknown, who covered Operation Overlord armed with a typewriter, a camera or even a gramophone. - No reservation necessary - Free - Duration 1h30
Déambulation du Pipe Band "The Seaforth Highlanders of Holland Memorial Pipes and Drums"
- On 6 june 2024
- 30 Place Edmond Paillaud
- The Seaforth Highlanders of Holland Memorial Pipes and Drums", a collective of some 30 musicians, will be strolling through the castle grounds and around the castle with their bagpipes and drums. - The pipe band "The Seaforth Highlanders of Holland Memorial Pipes and Drums" was formed in 1999 as a tribute to the Canadian infantry regiment "Seaforth Highlanders of Canada", which took part in the liberation of the Netherlands at the end of the Second World War. - The stroll is scheduled for mid-afternoon, in parallel with commemorations at the town's memorial monuments.
Conférence "Creully, un Village Libéré... au Destin Singulier !"
- On 18 june 2024
- 30 Place Edmond Paillaud
- Augustin de Canchy, author of the book "Creully, juin 44, un secret si bien gardé" published by Orep in 2019, offers a lecture on the Liberation of Creully and the village's unique place in the Battle of Normandy. - It was in fact in Creully, and more precisely at the Château de Creullet, that Field Marshal Montgomery set up his headquarters after D-Day. It was also in the Tour Carrée of the Château de Creully, on June 7,1944, that an English BBC radio transmitter was installed. Messages were recorded and broadcast until July 21,1944. Dozens of war reporters worked in succession in this small studio ? Enabling the whole world to follow the progress of the Battle of Normandy !
3 Mois Avec les Anglais : 1944-2024, STM se Souvient.
- From 22 to 23 june 2024
- 1 Rue du Prieuré
- As part of the 1944-2024 program : Seulle Terre et Mer se souvient, organized by the Gold Beach tourist office. - Animations and historical re-enactment : life at the priory during the occupation and after the liberation on June 6. - All activities are based on real events that took place at the priory between 1940 and 1944. - Each day : - - Tours of the camp, with re-enactment scenes performed by British, civilian and German re-enactors. - - Re-enactment of a class of priory pupils in 1940 (children and teachers) - - Activities for the general public and storytelling - June 22 : - Liberation Day with musical entertainment ("Melie. Mélo" choir), strolling singer with accordionist ? Annaik Vervaeke. In the evening, a liberation ball hosted by "Dancing Day" and a British banquet open to all (fee payable) - June 23 : - at 10 a.m., parade through the villages (St Gabriel, Villiers & Creully) with vehicles and re-enactors - Activities and access to the camp are free, while guided tours and activities (inquiries at the priory for families) are subject to a charge. - Catering and refreshments on site.
Expo & Parade de Véhicules d'Avant Guerre
- On 13 july 2024
- Place Edmond Paillaud
- Celebrating freedom regained - For the 80th anniversary of D-Day. - Saturday 13th July 2024 from 3pm - Creully, place Paillaud - Come with your vintage car (pre-1945) and in period costume, on a motorcycle or bike, or just as a visitor, for an afternoon of celebration. - A surprise awaits you at the end of the day and into the evening. - Registration required, creully.camp@gmail.com
Journée Événement 80e : Exposition, Spectacle Cabaret et Feu d'Artifice
- On 13 july 2024
- Place Paillaud
- Saturday July 13, Let's celebrate Freedom regained ! - A festive and convivial day on the theme of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with 3 events : an exhibition of vintage vehicles, a cabaret show under the new village bandstand, and a fireworks display to round off the day. Catering available on site (sweet, savoury and refreshments). - Antique vehicle exhibition (ACC Normandie) - Dressed in period civilian or military garb, vintage car enthusiasts display their motorcycles and cars and share their passion with you. - 3pm to 6pm, Place Paillaud - Public ? No reservation required - Free - Show "Les amoureux du cabaret" (La Fugue et Cie) - In the form of a cabaret based on the jazz and French chanson repertoire of the 40s, this show takes us through a love story from the declaration of war to the Liberation. The show will be performed under the new bandstand. It was here, 80 years ago, that the orchestra of the 3rd Canadian Division gave a concert for the people of Creully. - 9pm, Place Paillaud - Public ? No reservation required - Free - Fireworks display - From 11pm, Allée cavalière du Château
Promenade - Spectacle « L’eau à la Source de la Victoire : et Pour Quelques Gallons de Plus »
- On 23 july 2024
- 30 Place Edmond Paillaud
- By Le Dit de l'Eau. - A combination of science, performing arts and hiking, to discover the hydrological heritage of D-Day and the drinking water supply for troops and civilians during the summer of 1944. The 5 km route, punctuated by "show" stops and a picnic, ends with an artistic finale in the Parc du Château. Electro ambience and acoustic music. - Ages 8 and up ? Reservations recommended ? Free - Bring a picnic and walking shoes.
