If the city of Lessay is not huge, it still offers no less than several famous events throughout the region and the rest of the country.
Every Tuesday morning, every week of the year, a food market takes place in the center of Lessay, from 7:30 to 13h.
Founded in the eleventh century by Benedictine monks, the Holy Cross Fair Lessay runs for several centuries, the second weekend in September. Second fair of its kind in France, it welcomes more than 1500 exhibitors over three days and a funfair discovered by nearly 400,000 visitors each year. This is one of the most important events in Normandy, with various agricultural shows and other events of all kinds.
Every July and August, the abbey hosts musical Lessay hours since 1993. This international music event is fully focused on sacred music and offers various concerts of world famous artists. In an idyllic and solemn setting, this popular event features high-quality shows.
- On 27 april 2024
- 14 bis rue de Gaslonde
- The Lessay media library has been sorting its shelves for several months… and is organizing its 2nd "Vide bibliothèque" ! - The books will be sold for the single sum of 2 ? per book. Novels, comics, documentaries, children's albums and more. There's something for everyone.
- From 27 to 28 april 2024
- 30 route de l'aérodrome
- The Lessay Rallycross event in the Manche department will once again be the first round of the 2024 French Cup championship season. This is an international sporting event. It's a must for drivers and enthusiasts alike. More than 120 drivers and 5,000 spectators will gather in Lessay over the weekend of April 27 and 28. The 3rd round of the event takes place at night on Saturday.
- From 3 to 18 may 2024
- 14 bis rue de Gaslonde
- The Lessay media library is hosting an exhibition of Stéphane Dubromel's photographs from May 03 to 18, during the library's opening hours. - The vernissage will take place on Friday May 03 at 6pm, in the presence of the photographer.
- On 4 may 2024
- In this workshop, you'll learn how to make oily macerates from the region's wild plants, whose properties you'll discover. Using macerates already prepared, you'll discover the cold saponification process and be able to make your own soaps to take home. Bring a picnic and walking shoes. Meeting point to be confirmed upon registration (02 33 46 37 06).
- On 4 may 2024
- 14 bis rue de Gaslonde
- The mediatheque invites the little ones to a new monthly "story time". - Martine tells us some great stories !
- On 4 may 2024
- 14 bis rue de Gaslonde
- Vincent Mazière returns to the multimedia library to discuss "weeds" !
- On 5 may 2024
- Champ de foire Lessay
- Petite Foire de printemps Sainte-Opportune in Lessay. - Little sister of September's Sainte-Croix, this fair features a large unpacking aisle, a garage sale, local producers, the famous "allée des rôtisseurs", a funfair open from Saturday afternoon, and exhibits (wine, housing, vehicles…) - This fair, which marks the start of spring, welcomes 10,000 visitors and over 200 exhibitors. Free admission and nearby parking.
- On 14 may 2024
- The Mathon peat bog national nature reserve is home to 300 plant species, including many edible plants, which you'll discover on this outing. Free admission. Boots required. Registration required on 02 33 46 37 06
- On 17 may 2024
- Abbatiale, Avenue Paul Jeanson
- As part of the "Pierres en Lumières" event, Lessay town council invites you to a concert at Lessay Abbey, featuring traditional and folk music, with the group "Noctambules".
- From 18 to 26 may 2024
- Avenue Paul Jeanson
- As part of the "Pierres en Lumières" festival, Lessay Abbey hosts an exhibition by painter Renato. A pictorial stroll through the town's landscapes.
