Les Rendez-vous de l'Été de Flers
60 free events all summer long in Flers and its surroundings
About Rendez-vous de l'Été
Flers, summer's open stage
Every summer, Flers Agglo transforms the town of Flers and surrounding communities into a vast cultural and festive stage with the Rendez-vous de l'Été. From early July to the end of August, over 60 free events punctuate the summer season, combining music, live performance, nature, and well-being in a spirit of openness and conviviality.
Friday Concerts
Every Friday evening at 9 PM, Place Saint-Germain in Flers transforms into an open-air concert hall. The musical programming, intentionally eclectic, covers a wide spectrum of genres: folk, pop, rock, Celtic music, French chanson, tribute bands... The opening night traditionally sets the tone with an ambitious program, as in 2025 with tributes to Téléphone and U2.
Tuesday Nature Walks
On Tuesdays at 2 PM, guided walks allow participants to discover the landscapes, fauna, and flora of the Flers area. Accompanied by nature guides, walkers explore the paths of rural Normandy, between hills, rivers, and hedgerows.
Wellness at the Château on Thursdays
On Thursdays at 6:30 PM, the park of the Flers château hosts open-air relaxation sessions: pilates, yoga, forest bathing, sound healing... These events invite a moment of well-being in the green setting of the château estate.
Saturday Shows
On Saturdays at 6 PM or 6:30 PM, shows are scheduled in the towns of the agglomeration, offering the opportunity to discover the diversity of the surrounding villages while enjoying various artistic performances: street theater, music, dance, circus...
Lively Sundays at the Château Park
On Sunday afternoons from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the château park offers activities for the whole family: street arts, shows for young audiences, nature workshops, and participatory activities. A friendly snack often concludes these festive afternoons.
A unifying event
By offering events spread across the entire territory of Flers Agglo, the Rendez-vous de l'Été contribute to the cultural dynamism and social cohesion of the agglomeration. The free nature of all programming ensures accessibility for all audiences.
Rendez-vous de l'Été — edition 2026
The 14th edition of the Flers Summer Rendezvous takes place from Friday, July 3 to Friday, August 28, 2026, with about sixty free events offered by the City of Flers and Flers Agglo. Friday concerts in Place Saint-Germain, Tuesday hikes, Thursday relaxation sessions in the castle park, Saturday shows in the municipalities of the agglomeration, and lively Sunday afternoons: eight weeks of cultural and nature activities for all audiences.
A 14th edition for eight weeks of free entertainment
For the 14th consecutive year, the City of Flers and Flers Agglo offer a free summer season with over 60 events, from Friday, July 3 to Friday, August 28, 2026. The deliberately eclectic program combines concerts, live shows, guided hikes, wellness sessions, and activities for young audiences, spread across the entire territory of Flers Agglo (Flers, Athis-Val de Rouvre, La Carneille, Briouze, Landisacq, Athis-de-l'Orne, Le Ménil de Briouze…).
Five weekly appointments
Each week of summer is punctuated by five recurring appointments:
- Tuesday at 2 PM — Hike accompanied by a landscape and nature specialist, in the most beautiful sites of Flers Agglo (Suisse Normande, Briouze marsh, Norman bocage).
- Thursday at 6:30 PM — Relaxation moment in the Flers castle park: pilates, equi-relaxation, sound journey, and other relaxation disciplines.
- Friday at 9 PM — Concert in Place Saint-Germain in Flers, all genres combined (folk, pop, rock, Celtic, French chanson, tributes…).
- Saturday at 6 PM or 6:30 PM — Show in a municipality of the agglomeration.
- Sunday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM — Lively afternoon in the Flers castle park: two street art shows and an activity focused on nature and biodiversity.
Opening and closing night
The 2026 edition opens on Friday, July 3 at 9 PM, in Place Saint-Germain, with two “Tribute to” concerts to sing along to the hits of Téléphone (by the band Publiphone) and U2 (by the band 2Desire). A food truck will be on site.
The season closes on Friday, August 28 in the Flers castle park, with a picnic formula, a concert, and a street show to end the summer in conviviality.
A unifying event accessible to all
The entire program is completely free, with no prior reservation required for most events (except for some hikes that may require registration at the tourist office). The events are designed for all audiences — families, music lovers, hikers, live performance enthusiasts — and contribute to the cultural dynamism and social cohesion of the Flers agglomeration.
Programme Rendez-vous de l'Été 2026
2026 Program — confirmed highlights
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Opening Night
- 9 PM · Place Saint-Germain, Flers — Publiphone (Téléphone Tribute) then 2Desire (U2 Tribute). Free concert · food truck on site.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Hike “The Marsh Loop”
- 2 PM · Departure from Observatoire de Briouze (61220) — 7.3 km, easy level, free. Discovery of the Briouze marsh, 200 ha of wetlands, peat bogs, and reed beds, the main bird nesting site in Orne (170 species recorded).
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Hike “The Song of the Pebbles”
- 2 PM · Departure from Église de Taillebois, 61430 Athis-Val de Rouvre — 8 km, intermediate level, free. Hike in the heart of Suisse Normande, along the Rouvre.
Other Tuesday hikes announced
- “La balade carneillaise” — La Carneille
- “Le Lembron” — Taillebois
- “La Visance” — Landisacq
- “Le Mont d'Hère” — Le Ménil de Briouze
- “Les tisserands” — Athis-de-l'Orne
Sunday Shows — Castle Park
- “Ma louve” — Cie Juste avant l'oubli (50 min, theater, music, and magic)
- Shows “Incognito” and “La chute” scheduled (dates to be confirmed with the tourist office)
Friday, August 28, 2026 — Closing Night
- Flers castle park — picnic, concert, and street show.
The detailed week-by-week program is progressively published on the Flers Agglo website and the Montagnes de Normandie Tourist Office. Friday concerts (other than the opening night) and Saturday shows in the municipalities are announced throughout the summer.
Highlights Rendez-vous de l'Été 2026
- 14th edition of this emblematic free summer program by Flers Agglo
- Over 60 events over eight weeks, from July 3 to August 28, 2026
- Opening night on July 3 with Téléphone (Publiphone) and U2 (2Desire) tributes in Place Saint-Germain
- Five weekly events: hikes, relaxation, concerts, shows, Sunday activities
- Closing night on August 28 at the castle park: picnic, concert, and street show
- Completely free, open to all audiences
Prices Rendez-vous de l'Été 2026
Practical information — Rendez-vous de l'Été
Access
Flers is located in the west of Orne, in the heart of the Normandy Mountains.
- By car: From Caen, A88 exit Flers (approx. 50 minutes). From Alençon, D962 then D924 (approx. 1 hour). Free parking in the town center.
- By train: Flers SNCF station (Paris-Granville line). The town center is a 10-minute walk away.
Main venues
- Place Saint-Germain: Friday evening concerts
- Parc du château de Flers: Thursday relaxation and Sunday activities
- Towns of the agglomeration: Saturday shows
Schedules
From Tuesday to Sunday according to the program. Concerts on Friday at 9 PM. Program details on the Flers Agglo website.
Prices
All events are free and open to all.
Contact
Flers Agglo
Website: www.flers-agglo.fr
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Where does it take place — Rendez-vous de l'Été
Place Saint-Germain et Parc du château de Flers
Place Saint-Germain et Parc du château, 61100 Flers