The Coeur de Nacre destination on Normandy coastline offers a wide range of events for the whole family.
After the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which set the tone for the year 2024, we’ve got a new year full of must-see events : festivals, foot races, art exhibitions, medieval festivities and entertainment for the whole family.
What are the key events taking place in the seaside resorts of Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer in 2025 ?
What events are organized in the Caen area for families ?
Plan your stay now to make sure you don’t miss any of the major events that punctuate the year !
Non-exhaustive list, subject to change.
French regional products trade show
Douvres-la-Délivrande
March, 1st and 2 2025
Credit : Coraline et Léo
Every year, this show delights the taste buds.
Norman, mountain and Corsican products, fine wines… there’s something for everyone.
Be sure to stop by the Normandy stand to sample the various local specialities : cider, cheese, apple-based products.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, so consume in moderation.
80th anniversary of the liberation of Europe
May 8, 2025
May 8, 1945 marked the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
This year, on May 8, take part in walks from Peace from the coastline to the Caen Memorial.
Commemorative ceremonies are planned in most towns and villages.
Garden Festival
Courseulles-sur-Mer
May 31, June 1st, 2025
Art in all its forms invites itself to the gardens of Courseulles-sur-Mer.
As you stroll through the streets of Courseulles-sur-Mer, local residents invite you to discover their flower gardens, where paintings, photographs, street art and more are on display.
Concerts are also organized in some of Courseulles-sur-Mer’s gardens.
D-Day Festival Normandy
On all the Normandy Landing Beaches
From May 31 to June 15, 2025
What is the program for D-Day Festival Normandy in 2025 ?
Credit : Yvon Bosquet
Every year, the people of Normandy invite you to celebrate their new-found freedom !
The D-Day Festival Normandy offers over 100 festive events to mark the anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
On the program : a parade of military vehicles, bagpipe players, historical hikes, concerts and swing dances, military camp re-enactments…
Water show on Juno Beach
Bernières-sur-Mer
June 14, 2025
Credit : C. Fleury
On June 6, in Normandy, our liberators came by sea.
It’s on the sea that water sports enthusiasts celebrate freedom and peace on Juno Beach.
Sailing and rowing boats only, to respect the marine world and the environment.
Rafts, kayaks, paddles, windsurfers, kites, dinghies, catamarans, old riggers… all will disembark in front of the Canada House, the 1st house liberated by sea on the morning of June 6, 1944.
D-DAY Landing Marathon
Normandy Runnig Festival
Caen, D-DAY landing beaches
June 12 to 15, 2025
Credit : Laurent Besnehard
The historic 38th edition of the Normandy Running Festival will take place from June 12 to 15, 2025, in Normandy, as part of Caen’s Millennium celebrations.
The Marathon pays tribute to the events of D-Day through sport, and running in particular.
With over 30,000 participants each year, the event is now one of France’s top 5 running events.
Luc Tribute Fest
Luc-sur-Mer
June 2025, 27 and 28
Credit : Yvon Bosquet
It’s the event that kicks off the summer season in Luc-sur-Mer !
Facing the beach, this open-air rock revival festival brings together tribute bands over two days.
Tribute Bands aren’t just copies, they’re a way of keeping the memory of legendary bands alive.
Tour de France
Caen
July 9, 2025
The Tour de France passes through Caen on July 9, 2025.
Credit : Didier Bordas
The Tour de France individual time trial will pass through the countryside and the city of Caen, on July 9.
In detail :
The start of the day will be in Caen, in front of the Tour Leroy.
The route then takes in the University, the Jardin des Plantes, the Colline aux Oiseaux and the Memorial.
Runners will then pass through Saint-Contest, Cambes-en-plaine, Colomby-Anguerny, Thaon, Cairon, Rosel and Gruchy.
The finish is in Caen, Place Foch.
The Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer fish festival
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
July 5 and August 23, 2025
This festive event takes place on the beach at Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer.
A stand is set up on the sand. Summer visitors can sample grilled fish and mussels.
Musical entertainment completes the event.
Aubin Festival
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
July, 25 and 26, 2025
At this electro music festival, DJs take turns at the turntables to delight festival-goers.
The festival features young DJs from the Normandy region.
Sea festival
Courseulles-sur-Mer
Summer 2025
Every year, Courseulles-sur-Mer pays tribute to sailors at this colorful, friendly and fun event.
On the program : sea concerts, craft and seafood market, procession and blessing of decorated boats…
festival la Semaine Acadienne (Acadian Week Festival)
Courseulles-sur-Mer
August 7 to 15, 2025 – 20th anniversary
Over the course of a week, some 50 family events, concerts, theme days and commemorations are organized to honor the Acadian soldiers who landed on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944.
Enjoy concerts by numerous artists from Canada.
Don’t miss the tintamarre parade on the Courseulles-sur-Mer seawall to close the festival.
Tintamarre parade :
Parade of decorated floats
Langrune-sur-Mer
August 15, 2025
The festive day begins with mass, followed by a procession from the church.
It continues with a costume parade and a parade of floats on trailers.
The festivities conclude with a picnic and concert.
Translutine et Foulées Gourmandes running races
Translutine : Luc-sur-Mer
Foulées Gourmandes : departure from Langrune-sur-Mer
Summer 2025
Translutine : Luc-sur-Mer
Walking race on the sand at low tide. The course, from 1km for the little ones to 10km, follows the seawall and the beach at Luc-sur-Mer.
Foulées Gourmandes : Langrune-sur-Mer
Take part in this 13km fun run between Langrune-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer, with no time limit, just for the fun of it, with stops to taste regional products.
Saoticot Art Festival
Langrune-sur-Mer
August 22, 23, 2025
Credit : Fabien Mahaut & Théo
Well-known to summer visitors and locals alike, this festival returns with a variety of musical experiences and shows of all kinds.
Street theater, circus and dance are on the bill, with maximum promotion of local art and priority given to artists from Normandy, in an eco-responsible spirit.
Concerts are also on the program.
Medieval festival
Douvres-la-Délivrande
September 13, 2025
Plunge into medieval times with a local market, costume parade and family entertainment throughout the afternoon.
In the evening, as night falls, a medieval show is put on.
Seafood festival
Courseulles-sur-Mer
November 2025
Credit : Loïc Durand
The seaside resort celebrates its star dish, the scallop, with a weekend of festivities and music.
To mark the occasion, a number of restaurants are offering menus featuring scallops.
Don’t miss the great scallop shucking competition, or the water rescue dog demonstration.
Non-exhaustive list. Program subject to change or cancellation without notice.
