Les Promenades Musicales du Pays d'Auge

Thirty years of music and heritage

Created in 1995 by Christine Van Daele, the Promenades Musicales du Pays d'Auge have developed a strong identity over thirty years, centered on musical excellence and eclecticism. Since 2015, the festival has been directed by Véronique Pleintel, who continues this tradition of musical itinerancy in the heart of Normandy's heritage. Each edition offers a series of nomadic concerts from mid-July to early August, in locations representative of the cultural heritage of Pays d'Auge.

Concerts in exceptional venues

The originality of PMPA lies in its traveling nature. Concerts take place in 13 different historic locations in Calvados: Romanesque and Gothic churches, castles, stud farms, and even historic industrial sites. Each 'promenade' is an invitation to discover the natural and architectural heritage of Pays d'Auge through music, in an intimate and friendly atmosphere.

An eclectic and demanding program

The PMPA program covers a very wide musical spectrum: early music, baroque music, classical music, contemporary creation, world music, French song, and jazz. The festival sometimes enriches its concerts with dance, literature, poetry, and cinema, creating unique and immersive artistic experiences.

An accessible musical experience

PMPA also offers 'Petites Promenades' (Little Walks), concerts specially designed for young audiences, such as the musical show 'L'histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant'. The festival cultivates conviviality: each 'promenade' is an opportunity for encounters between artists and the public, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.