About Tout Feu Tout Flamme

Tout Feu Tout Flamme is a winter festival that celebrates conviviality around the fire in the towns and villages of the Perche, including Tourouvre-au-Perche in the Orne department. For a month, from early February to early March, this original and warm event offers meals by the fire, candlelit evenings, night hikes, storytelling, farm visits, workshops, and concerts in the restaurants, museums, farms, and workshops of the Perche. The event spans four departments (Orne, Eure-et-Loir, Sarthe, Loir-et-Cher) on the borders of the historic Perche region.

Tout Feu Tout Flamme: The Warmth of the Perche in Winter

For several years, Tout Feu Tout Flamme has been the winter gathering in the Perche, this hedgerow and hilly region straddling several departments. For a month, from early February to early March, the towns and villages of the Perche – including Tourouvre-au-Perche in the Orne department – come alive around a universal theme: fire, flame, and conviviality.

An Original and Poetic Concept

The concept of Tout Feu Tout Flamme is simple and appealing: to bring people together around the fire during the cold season. The offerings take many forms:

Gastronomy by the Fireside

Restaurants in the Perche offer special "Tout Feu Tout Flamme" menus with flambéed dishes, wood-fired grills, fondues, and candlelit dinners. Farms open their doors for tastings around the wood stove, sharing hot apple cider and Percheron specialties.

Night Walks and Hikes

Night hikes by torchlight traverse the paths of the Perche, offering immersive experiences in the winter landscapes. These walks are often accompanied by storytelling, music, or gourmet breaks.

Storytelling and Performances

Storytelling evenings by the fireside, intimate performances in barns and village halls, readings, and concerts punctuate the program, recreating the atmosphere of bygone evenings.

Visits and Workshops

Artisans open their workshops for demonstrations around the fire: blacksmithing, pottery, glassblowing. Museums like the Écomusée du Perche and heritage sites offer thematic tours.

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Access and Transportation

By car: Tourouvre-au-Perche is located 45 km from Alençon via the N12, 30 km from Mortagne-au-Perche, and about 2 hours from Paris via the A11 then the N23. As events are spread throughout the Perche across four departments, a car is essential to get to the various locations. The online program, organized by municipality, allows for travel planning.

By train: The closest stations to the event venues are Nogent-le-Rotrou (Eure-et-Loir), Alençon (Orne), or Le Mans (Sarthe). A vehicle is then necessary to reach the event sites.

Event Locations

Events take place in the towns of the historic Perche across four departments: Orne, Eure-et-Loir, Sarthe, and Loir-et-Cher. The detailed program with precise addresses is available on the official website www.toutfeutoutflamme.info, organized by town and date. The venues are varied: restaurants, farms, museums (including the Écomusée du Perche), artisan workshops, forests, and hiking trails.

Period

From early February to early March each year, lasting about a month of winter gatherings. Activities are spread throughout the period with events each week.

Prices and Booking

Prices vary depending on the event. Night hikes and some activities are often free. Meals in restaurants and farms are paid (special Tout Feu Tout Flamme menus, prices indicated in the program). Artisan workshops may be free or paid depending on the case. Booking is highly recommended for meals, themed evenings, and certain workshops, as places are limited.

Accommodation

The Perche offers numerous charming accommodation options: rural gites, bed and breakfasts, character hotels. Take advantage of Tout Feu Tout Flamme to spend a weekend in this region with its remarkable architectural and natural heritage.

Contact

Website: www.toutfeutoutflamme.info
Facebook: Tout Feu Tout Flamme dans le Perche

Practical Tips

Consult the online program, organized by municipality, to plan your outings
Book meals and workshops in advance, places are limited
Bring warm, waterproof clothing for night hikes
Bring a headlamp or flashlight for forest walks
Make the most of the weekend to discover several events in different towns

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