Comice Agricole de Sées
The Loutreuil Agricultural Show of Sées and East Alençon
About Comice de Sées
The Comice Agricole de Sées, officially "Comice Agricole Loutreuil de Sées et d'Alençon Est", is a traditional agricultural event held annually in September in Sées, in the Orne department. This show brings together breeders and farmers from the district for an afternoon of animal competitions, Percheron horse presentations, vegetable contests, local product tastings, and family-friendly activities. Organized by the Comice Loutreuil association, it perpetuates a centuries-old agricultural tradition in the heart of the Orne countryside.
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A Tradition of Agriculture at the Heart of Sées
The Comice Agricole de Sées upholds an agricultural tradition deeply rooted in the Orne region. Every September, the episcopal city of Sées, with its majestic Gothic cathedral, hosts breeders, farmers, and visitors for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the agricultural world and its know-how.
Animal Competitions
The heart of the show lies in the animal competitions that bring together the best breeders from the district:
- Regional Breeding Competition: Presentation of cattle from various breeds raised in the region, judging, and classification by category.
- Percheron Horse Breeding: Presentation of this emblematic breed of the Orne region, demonstrations, and in-hand presentations.
- Cattle Weighing Competition: A traditional event where animals are weighed and ranked.
- Presentation of Young Calves by Children: A moving and educational moment that ensures the transmission of knowledge between generations.
Vegetable Competition
A vegetable competition pits local gardeners against each other, presenting their finest specimens: pumpkins, squashes, tomatoes, carrots, and other garden produce are judged on size, shape, and quality.
Activities and Camaraderie
The show offers a program of various activities throughout the afternoon:
- Zumba and Sports Activities: Dance and outdoor sports sessions for everyone.
- Inflatable Structures: Play area for children.
- Tasting of Local Products: Cheeses, cured meats, cider, and Norman specialties.
- Country Meal: A lunch is offered at noon (by prior reservation).
The Comice Loutreuil Association
The show is organized by the Comice Loutreuil association, a community organization that unites breeders and farmers from Sées and East Alençon. This association perpetuates the tradition of agricultural shows, these gatherings where people from the livestock world share information, compare their work, and reward the best animals.
Sées, Episcopal City of Orne
Sées, with its Notre-Dame Cathedral classified as a 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 show, is a green space in the city center that allows visitors to enjoy the event in a pleasant environment.
Comice de Sées — edition 2026
Comice Agricole Loutreuil de Sées 2026. Animal competitions, Percheron breeding, vegetable contest, activities, and camaraderie at Cours des Fontaines.
Highlights Comice de Sées 2026
- Regional breeding competition
- Percheron horses
- Activities and inflatable structures
- Local products
Prices Comice de Sées 2026
Practical information — Comice de Sées
Practical Information
Access
The show takes place 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 exit Argentan 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 city center, in close proximity to 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. Bus, taxi, or carpooling connections from these stations.
Venue
Cours des Fontaines, 61500 Sées. This central, shaded, and well-maintained green space offers a pleasant setting to host animal competitions, producer stands, and activities. The majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Sées is visible from the show grounds.
Hours
Sunday afternoon in September. The country meal is served from 12:00 PM. Animal competitions and activities start at 2:00 PM and continue until late afternoon (around 6:00 PM). The presentation of young calves by children usually takes place in the early afternoon.
Prices
Completely free access to animal competitions and all activities. The country meal is offered at a price of 15 euros per person (advance registration required before September 1st).
Country Meal
The country meal is an unmissable convivial moment of the show. It is served at noon on the Cours des Fontaines site. Registration required before September 1st by contacting the association by email: [email protected]. The number of places is limited, so it is recommended to register as early as possible.
Food and Drink
In addition to the country meal, a refreshment stand is open all afternoon offering cold and hot drinks. Local producer stands offer the opportunity to taste and purchase products from the Orne region: cheeses, cured meats, cider, honey, jams, and Norman specialties.
Families and Children
The show is an event particularly suitable for families. Children enjoy the inflatable structures, the proximity to farm animals, and the Zumba activity. The presentation of young calves by children is a moving moment that raises awareness among the younger generation about the world of livestock farming.
Discover 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 streets of this thousand-year-old episcopal city.
Contact
Comice Loutreuil de Sées et d'Alençon Est
Email: [email protected]
Sées Town Hall: 02 33 28 74 79
Website: ville-sees.fr
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Cours des Fontaines, Sées
Cours des Fontaines, 61500 Sées