Newsletter Normandy - February 2016 - N°74

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TOURISM

Granville's Carnival is back for its 142nd edition, from 5th to 9th February in Granville (La Manche) with many events such as parades, concerts & balls for all ages. A brand new event this year, a ball especially for kids from 10 to 15! Don't miss the highlight of the Carnival with the Big Parades on Sunday. The Carnaval will end, as usual, on Tuesday, with the trial and the execution of the king of the Carnival (a dummy, mascot of the event). Full program on the website: www.carnavaldegranville.fr

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CULTURE

"Tout Feu Tout Flamme" Fire and Flame Festival will take place from 6th February to 6th March in various places in l'Orne County. This cross-disciplinary festival will present many activities and events related to the theme "Fire and Flame" such as films, concerts, workshops, thematic dinners, exhibitions, local pottery market and more.
Check the event website to download the complete program and to have more information: www.tout-feu-tout-flamme.jimdo.com.

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ECONOMY

The 32nd Old books and documents Fair will take place on Sunday 14th February in Bernay (Seine-Maritime). Over 30 stallholders, professionals or non-professionals, will present a wide range of old books, comics, postal cards, stamps, maps, bank shares and many more, from all over the world. It is a great opportunity to find the missing pieces to your collections or to meet with other aficionados of ancient paper documents. See the Tourist Office for more info: www.bernaytourisme.fr

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SPORTS

The Challenger La Manche-Cherbourg is an International Tennis Competition, from 20th to 28th February in Cherbourg (La Manche). This ATP Tournament is dedicated to players internationally ranked 70th to 180th and gives you the opportunity to see the young generation of rising stars. Former winners of the Challenger include Rafael NADAL (2003), Gael MONFILS (2004) and Novak DJOKOVIC (2005).
For more details and booking: www.challengerdecherbourg.fr