Fête Saint Michel de Juvigny
The patronal festival of Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine
About Fête Saint Michel
The Fête Saint Michel is the patronal festival of Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine, in the Orne region. Organized every year in September around Saint Michael's Day (September 29th), it brings together residents and visitors for a weekend of popular festivities. The program includes a flea market, a funfair with rides and wooden games, a pétanque competition, a brass band parade, Breton animations, a vintage car exhibition, and numerous activities for the whole family on Place Saint-Michel and at the football stadium.
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The patronal festival of Juvigny
The Fête Saint Michel is a must-attend event in the local life of Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine, a commune located near Bagnoles-de-l'Orne. Every year in September, this patronal festival celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel, patron of the parish, through a weekend of popular and friendly festivities that perpetuate the traditions of the Norman bocage.
A festive and varied weekend
The program for the Fête Saint Michel is organized around two days rich in activities:
Saturday
Saturday afternoon is dedicated to the pétanque competition, which attracts players from the region in a friendly and competitive atmosphere. The evening continues with musical entertainment and moments of conviviality among residents.
Sunday
Sunday is the main day of the festival. From the morning, a flea market and a second-hand market set up on the football field next to the multi-purpose hall, attracting bargain hunters and strollers. On Place Saint-Michel, a funfair with rides and traditional wooden games enlivens the day. A brass band parade goes through the village streets, accompanied by two Breton entertainers who bring a touch of Celtic folklore to the festival.
Vintage car exhibition
One of the festival's main attractions is the vintage car exhibition, allowing car enthusiasts to discover collector vehicles in a rural setting. This exhibition, located on the football field, attracts lovers of fine mechanics and sparks the curiosity of visitors of all ages.
Strong territorial roots
The Fête Saint Michel embodies the community spirit of Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine. Supported by local associations and volunteers, it demonstrates the vitality of the associative fabric and the residents' attachment to their traditions. It is a time for reunion and sharing that contributes to the social cohesion of this rural area in the Orne bocage.
Fête Saint Michel — edition 2026
Fête Saint Michel 2026 in Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine. Patronal festival with flea market, funfair, brass band, animations, and vintage car exhibition.
Highlights Fête Saint Michel 2026
- Patronal festival of Saint Michael
- Flea market and vintage car exhibition
- Funfair and wooden games
Prices Fête Saint Michel 2026
Practical information — Fête Saint Michel
Practical Information
Access
Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine is located near Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, in the Bocage Ornais, in the heart of a green rural environment.
- By car : From Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, follow the D908 (5 min). From Flers, take the D18 (25 min). From Alençon, D112 then D908 (45 min). From Caen, A84 exit Villedieu-les-Poêles then D924 and D908 (approx. 1h30). Free parking is available near the multi-purpose hall and the football stadium. Special signage is in place on the day of the festival.
- By train : Nearest station in Briouze (20 km), served by the TER Caen-Le Mans line. Taxi or carpooling transport to reach Juvigny.
Animation locations
Activities take place on two main sites:
- Place Saint-Michel : funfair with rides, traditional wooden games, brass band parade, and musical entertainment
- Football stadium (next to the multi-purpose hall) : flea market, second-hand market, and vintage car exhibition
Schedule
Saturday: activities from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the pétanque competition as the afternoon's highlight. Sunday: from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the flea market starting in the morning, the brass band parade at midday, and continuous activities until late afternoon.
Prices
Completely free access to all activities, the flea market, and the vintage car exhibition. Funfair attractions are paid for individually (modest prices).
Food and drink
On-site food and drink stands organized by the festival committee, offering sandwiches, grills, crepes, and drinks. Bars and restaurants in the village of Juvigny for those who wish for a more complete meal.
Flea market
The Sunday flea market is open to private and professional exhibitors. To book a spot, contact the festival committee at 06 29 72 35 33 or by email.
Nearby
Take advantage of your visit to discover Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, a classified spa town just 5 km away, with its lake, casino, forest, and Belle Époque architecture. La Michaudière, an equestrian farm offering shows, is also located in the commune.
Contact
Comité des fêtes de Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine
Tel: 06 29 72 35 33
Email: [email protected]
Town Hall: 02 33 38 28 65
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Where does it take place — Fête Saint Michel
Place Saint-Michel et Stade, Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine
Place Saint-Michel, 61140 Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine