Week-end des Artistes
Meeting of the arts in La Carneille, village of art artisans
About Week-end des Artistes
The Week-end des Artistes: La Carneille, village of art
For over ten years, the village of La Carneille, located in the commune of Athis-Val-de-Rouvre, has hosted the Week-end des Artistes, an event that celebrates artistic creation in all its forms. This village in the Norman bocage, known for its community of art artisans, transforms for a weekend into a vast open-air gallery.
Eighty artists on exhibition
The Week-end des Artistes brings together around 80 artists from various disciplines:
- Painters: oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media
- Sculptors: wood, stone, metal, clay
- Photographers: art prints, reportage, digital creations
- Ceramicists: pottery, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
- Printmakers: prints, linocuts, etchings
The works are exhibited in several exhibition spaces, both in public areas (communal halls, gardens) and private spaces (workshops, barns, courtyards), creating an artistic trail through the village.
A guest of honor artist
Each edition highlights a guest artist whose work is presented in a special way. In 2025, the guest artist was Marjolaine Salvador-Morel, and the theme of the edition was "L'envol" (The Flight). This focus on an artist provides a common thread for the event and allows for an in-depth discovery of a creative universe.
A producers' market and entertainment
In addition to the exhibitions, the Week-end des Artistes offers:
- Local producers' market: Norman regional products, cider, cheeses, cured meats
- Evening entertainment in the village park on Saturday
- Meet the artists in their exhibition spaces
- Demonstrations of artistic techniques
La Carneille, a village of art artisans
La Carneille is an atypical village in the Norman bocage, known for the permanent presence of art artisans who live and work there year-round. This concentration of artists and creators gives the village a strong cultural identity, which the Week-end des Artistes celebrates every summer.
Week-end des Artistes — edition 2026
New edition of the Artists' Weekend in La Carneille (Athis-Val-de-Rouvre, Orne), on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026. Around forty exhibition venues spread throughout this village of art artisans in the Norman bocage welcome approximately 80 artists — painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramists, and engravers. A rock concert, guided tours of the village's history, and a market of local creators and producers complete the itinerary. Free admission.
Artists' Weekend 2026 in La Carneille
For its 2026 edition, the Artists' Weekend once again takes over the village of La Carneille on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026. Organized by the Cavée des Artistes collective, the event transforms this village in the Norman bocage into an open-air gallery: approximately 80 artists (painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramists, engravers) exhibit in public and private venues connected by a marked route.
The weekend combines exhibitions, musical entertainment, workshops, conferences, and guided tours dedicated to the history of La Carneille. On Saturday afternoon, a guided tour « La Carneille en histoire » departs from the Halle au beurre at 3 PM, followed by a rock concert in the municipal park. On Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, a market of local creators and producers sets up in the market square, with guided tours departing from the Halle at 10 AM and 3 PM.
Programme Week-end des Artistes 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- From 2 PM — Opening of exhibitions by ~80 artists in public and private venues throughout the village
- 3 PM — Guided tour « La Carneille en histoire » (departure from Halle au beurre)
- Afternoon / evening — Rock concert in the municipal park
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 9 AM to 6 PM — Exhibitions and market of local creators and producers in the market square
- 10 AM — Guided tour « La Carneille en histoire » (departure from Halle au beurre)
- 3 PM — Guided tour « La Carneille en histoire » (departure from Halle au beurre)
Throughout the weekend: workshops, musical entertainment, and conferences. Detailed artist-by-artist program published by the Cavée des Artistes collective closer to the event.
Highlights Week-end des Artistes 2026
- ~80 artists exhibiting throughout the village (public and private venues)
- Guided tours « La Carneille en histoire » (Saturday 3 PM, Sunday 10 AM and 3 PM)
- Rock concert in the municipal park
- Market of local creators and producers on Sunday
- Free admission
Prices Week-end des Artistes 2026
Practical information — Week-end des Artistes
Access to the village of La Carneille
By car: La Carneille is located in the commune of Athis-Val-de-Rouvre, 20 km south of Flers via the D18. From Flers, take the D18 towards Athis-de-l'Orne then follow the "La Carneille" signs (approx. 25 minutes). From Alençon, take the D962 towards Flers then the D18 (approx. 1 hour). From Caen, take the A84 towards Rennes, exit towards Flers then the D18 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes). A free parking lot is available at the entrance of the village for the event. Additional spaces are available along the access road.
By train: Flers station (20 km away) is served by TER Normandie from Caen (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes) and Paris-Saint-Lazare via Argentan (approx. 3 hours). From the station, a vehicle is necessary to reach La Carneille.
Exhibition venues
The 80 artists are spread across several exhibition spaces scattered throughout the village:
- Public spaces: communal halls, public gardens, village square
- Private spaces: art artisan workshops, barns, courtyards, private gardens
A marked trail guides visitors through the village, allowing them to discover all the exhibition venues. A map is distributed at the festival reception at the entrance of the village.
Opening hours
The Week-end des Artistes is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Evening entertainment (concert, musical ambiance) takes place on Saturday in the village park, with free access. It is recommended to allow at least 2 to 3 hours to visit all the exhibition venues.
Prices
Admission is completely free. The exhibited works can be purchased directly from the artists. The local producers' market is free to access.
Food and drink
A local producers' market offers Norman regional products: cheeses, cured meats, cider, jams. Food stalls and a refreshment bar are set up in the village park. Picnicking is possible in the village's green spaces.
Practical tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the village. The exhibition venues are spread over a few hundred meters. The route is accessible for strollers on the main paths.
Contact
Mairie d'Athis-Val-de-Rouvre
Website: www.athisvalderouvre.fr
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Where does it take place — Week-end des Artistes
Village de La Carneille
La Carneille, 61100 Athis-Val-de-Rouvre