Douce Amère Festival

Douce Amère: Cider & Sound in Pays d'Auge

The Douce Amère Festival was born from the meeting of music and the Norman terroir. Located at the Domaine de La Galotière in Crouttes, in the heart of the Orne Pays d'Auge, this festival has offered a unique experience since 2022, combining rock concerts and alternative music, artisanal cider tasting, and discovery of local products.

A Program of Discoveries

Douce Amère showcases emerging artists, with a particular focus on talents from the Normandy region. The programming, resolutely focused on rock and alternative music, offers about ten concerts over two days. The 2025 edition notably featured Metro Verlaine, Tolvy, Mickle Muckle, and headlining Saturday night, We Hate You Please Die.

The Domaine de La Galotière: A Unique Setting

The festival takes place at the Domaine de La Galotière, a renowned cider-producing estate in Crouttes. Amidst blooming apple trees and traditional Norman buildings, the setting offers a rural and authentic atmosphere that distinguishes Douce Amère from classic urban festivals.

Cider and Local Products

True to its subtitle "Cider & Sound", the festival highlights Norman artisanal cider and offers food exclusively made from local products. Cider-based cocktails, dishes prepared by local producers, and a friendly atmosphere make each edition a moment of gourmet and musical sharing.

A Family and Warm Spirit

Douce Amère cultivates a family and warm atmosphere, far from large, standardized festivals. The human scale of the event allows for a unique proximity between artists and the audience, creating authentic moments of sharing amidst the Norman orchards.

A Young, Thriving Festival

Born in 2022, Douce Amère grows with each edition, attracting an increasingly large audience and solidifying its place in the Orne cultural landscape. The festival is part of a dynamic of valuing the Norman cider heritage through culture and music.