Comice Agricole de Sées
The Loutreuil Agricultural Show of Sées and East Alençon
2026
About Comice de Sées
The Comice Agricole de Sées, officially known as the "Comice Agricole Loutreuil de Sées et d'Alençon Est," is a traditional agricultural fair held every September in Sées, in the Orne department. This event brings together local breeders and farmers for a day of livestock competitions, Percheron horse showcases, vegetable contests, local food tastings, and family-friendly entertainment. Organized by the Comice Loutreuil association, it keeps a centuries-old agricultural tradition alive in the heart of the Orne countryside.
Comice de Sées — edition 2026
The Loutreuil Agricultural Show for Alençon Est and Sées returns on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Cours des Fontaines in Sées. Enjoy free access to animal competitions, Percheron horse displays, and the chance to meet local breeders from the district.
2026 Edition
The Loutreuil Agricultural Show for Alençon Est and Sées will take place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Cours des Fontaines, right in the heart of Sées. Admission is free. Both the town of Sées and Elvup, the Orne livestock organization that oversees the department's agricultural shows, have confirmed this date.
Please note: the date has changed
The municipal calendar initially listed the event for Sunday, September 13th. The town of Sées has since issued a correction: the 2026 edition will indeed take place on Saturday, September 5th at the Cours des Fontaines, not the 13th. Please update your records if you noted the previous date.
Not to be confused with the district show
On Sunday, September 13th, 2026, the Sées / Alençon Est district agricultural show, held in conjunction with the Courtomer and Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe canton show, will take place in Courtomer. This is a separate event in a different town in the Orne department; the Sées show remains at the Cours des Fontaines on September 5th.
Detailed program
The hour-by-hour schedule for the 2026 edition has not yet been released, as organizers state the event is still "in full preparation." The district animal competitions (cattle, Percheron horses) remain the highlight of the day. For details on activities and meal arrangements, the best approach is to contact the Comice Loutreuil association ([email protected]) or check the Sées town calendar.
Highlights Comice de Sées 2026
- Saturday, September 5th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm — Cours des Fontaines, Sées
- Free admission
- Animal competitions for the Alençon Est and Sées district
- Date corrected by the town hall: no longer Sunday, September 13th
Prices Comice de Sées 2026
Practical information — Comice de Sées
Practical Information
Access
The fair is held at the Cours des Fontaines, a green space in the center of the episcopal city of Sées.
By car: Sées is accessible via the N158 from Alençon (15 min) or Argentan (20 min). From Caen, take the A88 to the Argentan exit, then the N158 (approx. 1h10). From Paris, take the A11 towards Le Mans, then the N12 and N158 (approx. 2h30). Free parking is available in the town center, in the immediate vicinity of the Cours des Fontaines.
By train: Surdon SNCF station (8 km) on the Paris-Granville line, or Alençon station (20 km) on the Paris-Caen line. Connections via bus, taxi, or carpooling are available from these stations.
Location
Cours des Fontaines, 61500 Sées. This central, shaded, and well-maintained green space provides a pleasant setting for livestock competitions, producer stands, and entertainment. The majestic Notre-Dame de Sées Cathedral is visible from the fairgrounds.
Schedule
The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, September 5th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Cours des Fontaines. Please note: the municipal calendar initially announced Sunday, September 13th, before issuing an erratum. The hour-by-hour program has not yet been released.
Not to be confused
On Sunday, September 13th, 2026, the Sées / Alençon East district fair is being held jointly with the agricultural fair of Courtomer and Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe, but in Courtomer. This is a different event; the Sées fair takes place on September 5th at the Cours des Fontaines.
Prices
Admission to the livestock competitions and entertainment is completely free.
Food and drink
A refreshment bar is open on-site. Previous editions also offered a country-style meal upon prior registration with the association; for 2026, details and pricing have not yet been published—please contact Comice Loutreuil at [email protected]. Local producer stands also allow you to taste and purchase Orne terroir products: cheeses, charcuterie, cider, honey, jams, and Norman specialties.
Families and children
The fair is particularly well-suited for families: the proximity to farm animals, the presentation of young calves by children, and entertainment for the youngest visitors have been highlights of previous editions.
Discovering Sées
Take advantage of your visit to discover the remarkable heritage of Sées: the Notre-Dame Cathedral (12th-13th century), the Saint-Martin Abbey, the Departmental Museum of Religious Art, and the historic narrow streets of this thousand-year-old episcopal city.
Contact
Comice Loutreuil de Sées et d'Alençon Est — [email protected]
Sources de l'Orne Intercommunal Tourist Office: 02 33 28 74 79
Sées Town Hall: 02 33 81 79 70 — [email protected]
Official calendar: ville-sees.fr
Agricultural tradition at the heart of Sées
The Comice Agricole de Sées upholds an agricultural heritage deeply rooted in the Orne region. Every September, the episcopal city of Sées, with its majestic Gothic cathedral, welcomes breeders, farmers, and visitors for a day dedicated to celebrating farming and local expertise.
Livestock competitions
The highlight of the fair is the livestock competition, which brings together the finest breeders from the district:
- Regional breeding competition: showcasing various cattle breeds from the region, with judging and category rankings.
- Percheron horse breeding: a presentation of this iconic breed from the Orne terroir, featuring demonstrations and in-hand displays.
- Cattle weighing contest: a traditional event where animals are weighed and ranked.
- Young calf presentation by children: a touching and educational moment that fosters the passing of knowledge between generations.
Vegetable contest
A vegetable contest pits local gardeners against one another as they showcase their finest produce: pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, carrots, and other garden goods are judged on size, shape, and quality.
Entertainment and conviviality
The fair offers a variety of entertainment throughout the day, which changes from one year to the next:
- Sports activities and dance demonstrations: open-air sessions for everyone to enjoy.
- Children's games: a dedicated area for the little ones.
- Local product tastings: cheeses, charcuterie, cider, and Norman specialties.
- Country-style meal: a lunch is available, though prior registration with the association is required.
The Comice Loutreuil Association
The fair is organized by the Comice Loutreuil Association, a group that unites breeders and farmers from Sées and the east of Alençon. This association preserves the tradition of agricultural fairs, where the farming community gathers to share information, compare their work, and reward the best animals.
Sées, an episcopal city in the Orne
Sées, with its Notre-Dame cathedral—a listed historic monument—its abbeys, and its remarkable architectural heritage, provides a majestic setting for this agricultural event. The Cours des Fontaines, the traditional venue for the fair, is a green space in the town center that allows visitors to enjoy the event in a pleasant environment.
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