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Last Updated: October 2026
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October 2026 Events, Markets & Vide-Greniers Near Coutances
Looking for things to do during your stay? This guide brings together local events, festivals, markets and vide-greniers taking place within easy driving distance of Holidays-Normandy throughout October 2026.
All events listed are within an easy drive of our gîte in Nicorps near Coutances, covering Coutances, Granville, the west coast, nearby countryside and surrounding villages across La Manche.
October brings a proper autumn mix of local fairs, exhibitions, food events, guided walks, wildlife activities, concerts, horse events and family workshops, with Halloween events appearing towards the end of the month. It is also a good month for brocantes, indoor sales and seasonal markets.
Events can occasionally change at short notice, so we always recommend checking organiser websites before travelling.
We update this page every month with new events, Vide-Greniers, Brocantes & Local Fairs.
🗓️ What’s On in October Near the Gîte
October around Coutances has a very different feel from summer, but there is still plenty going on within easy driving distance of the gîte. The month mixes autumn fairs, exhibitions, food and music events, guided walks, nature activities, family workshops and a growing number of Halloween-themed events towards the end of the month.
October is especially strong for local, seasonal events rather than large-scale tourism spectacles. Expect apple tastings, mushroom walks, autumn countryside activities, horse events, creative workshops, live music, fairs and plenty of indoor activities for days when Normandy decides to demonstrate its weather credentials.
This page brings together October 2026 events within easy reach of Holidays-Normandy near Coutances, including:
- Autumn fairs, local festivals & seasonal events
- Vide-greniers, brocantes & local markets
- Guided walks, wildlife & nature activities
- Concerts, exhibitions & cultural events
- Family workshops & school-holiday activities
- Halloween events & evening activities
Most listings are within around 30 minutes’ drive of our gîte in Nicorps, so this is deliberately a practical guest guide rather than a list of everything happening across Normandy.
🎉 October Events Near the Gîte
1 to 7 October 2026
Les Randonnées du Jeudi • Thursday 1 October 2026 at 14:00
Session irlandaise • Friday 2 October 2026 • 19:00–22:00
Initiation Beach Art JNA Journée Nationale des Artistes • Friday 2 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Festival "Fibres & Teintures Naturelles" • Saturday 3 October 2026 • 10:00–17:00
Repas Cabaret Rose • Saturday 3 October 2026 • 12:00–14:00 • Donville-les-Bains
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00
Location: Donville-les-Bains
Initiation "Tous au golf" • Saturday 3 October 2026 • 16:00–17:30
Opéra en direct "Macbeth" • Saturday 3 October 2026 at 18:00
Feu d'artifice • Saturday 3 October 2026 • Torigny-les-Villes
Soirée Rock n'Western • Saturday 3 October 2026 at 19:30
Marion Rampal, Robinson Khoury & Thibault Gomez “Cantica” • Saturday 3 October 2026 • 20:30–21:50
Concert The Normandy British Legion Poppy Appeal • Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:30
Marche rose "Coutances se met au rose" • Saturday 3 October 2026 at 17:30
Festival "Fibres & Teintures Naturelles" • Sunday 4 October 2026 • 10:00–17:00
Premier dimanche du mois gratuit le Musée Christian Dior • Sunday 4 October 2026 • 10:00–18:00
L'histoire du bocage • Sunday 4 October 2026 • 14:00–16:30
Visite du jardin de La Guesnonnière • Sunday 4 October 2026 • 14:30–18:00
Histoire du textile, suivez le fil • Sunday 4 October 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Randonnée pédestre • Monday 5 October 2026 at 14:00
Traversée du havre de la Sienne • Wednesday 7 October 2026 • 11:45–14:45
Mercredi nature - L'oeil de l'ornithologue • Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 15:00
L'épopée de Fionn Mac Cumhaill • Wednesday 7 October 2026 • 10:00–11:00
Peau d'homme • Wednesday 7 October 2026 • 14:30–15:30
Compost party - atelier compostage • Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 16:00
8 to 15 October 2026
Journées de la sculpture "Sculpt'Art" • Friday 9 October 2026 • 10:00–18:00
La Semaine Bleue - tennis de table • Friday 9 October 2026 from 14:30
Soirée dansante et moules - frites • Friday 9 October 2026 from 19:00
Soirée Doc et Danse • Friday 9 October 2026 from 19:00
Soirée spectacle Brésil au restaurant la Régate • Friday 9 October 2026 • 19:30–23:00
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 13:30
Visite de la brasserie Captain James • Saturday 10 October 2026 • 17:00–18:30
Marche Rose Aquatique 2026 • Saturday 10 October 2026 • 09:00–12:00
Journées de la sculpture "Sculpt'Art" • Saturday 10 October 2026 • 10:00–18:00
Cirque en famille • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 10:30
Initiation "Tous au golf" • Saturday 10 October 2026 • 11:30–13:00
Initiation pêche à pied au doigt et à l'oeil • Saturday 10 October 2026 from 12:00
La balade d'Anton • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 14:00
Bocage en baskets • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 14:30
Concert : Chorale Vocal'iz • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 20:30
Randonnée canine éducative • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 10:00
Bal folk • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 18:00
Apéro-concert "Sélune en scène" • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 19:30
Concert : David Corléone • Saturday 10 October 2026 at 19:30
Rassemblement mensuel automobile club de Granville • Sunday 11 October 2026 from 10:00
Cueillette champignons • Sunday 11 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00
Journées de la sculpture "Sculpt'Art" • Sunday 11 October 2026 • 10:00–18:00
À la découverte de nos tourbières sur la Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Sangsurière • Sunday 11 October 2026
Guinguette dans la Noirceur • Sunday 11 October 2026 at 14:00
Traversée du havre de la Sienne • Sunday 11 October 2026 • 14:30–17:30
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Sunday 11 October 2026 at 14:00
Randonnée pédestre : Les balades du lundi • Monday 12 October 2026 at 14:00
La Semaine Bleue - jeux intergénérationnels • Monday 12 October 2026 at 14:00
Randonnée pédestre des 55 ans et plus • Monday 12 October 2026 at 14:00
Courses hippiques (PMU) • Monday 12 October 2026 at 16:45 • Graignes-Mesnil-Angot
[Causerie] La photographie d'art et d'archive • Thursday 15 October 2026 • 17:30–19:00
Folk Club, veillée chantée et instrumentale • Thursday 15 October 2026 at 20:00
16 to 23 October 2026
Foire Saint-Luc • Friday 16 October 2026 • 06:30–18:00
Observation des oiseaux migrateurs • Friday 16 October 2026 at 15:00
Les Rencontres du Numérique : Concert - Trip harp • Friday 16 October 2026 at 20:00
Randonnée défi • Saturday 17 October 2026 at 08:45
Foire Saint-Luc • Saturday 17 October 2026 • 09:00–18:00
La vie paysanne dans le bocage au XIXè – La Feuillie • Saturday 17 October 2026 at 10:00
Journée départementale du longe côte • Saturday 17 October 2026 • 10:00–18:00
Courses hippiques • Saturday 17 October 2026 from 13:30 • Graignes-Mesnil-Angot
Foire aux foals • Saturday 17 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Sunday 18 October 2026 at 10:30
Karaoké rétro • Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12:30
Randonnée "Châtaignes" • Sunday 18 October 2026 at 14:00
Défends ton château • Sunday 18 October 2026 at 14:00
Foire Saint-Luc • Sunday 18 October 2026 • 09:00–18:00
Des marais à découvrir • Sunday 18 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00 • Carentan-les-Marais
Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00
Location: Carentan-les-Marais
Marche Rose • Sunday 18 October 2026 at 10:00
Repas traditionnel – choucroute • Sunday 18 October 2026 from 12:30
Visite du jardin de La Guesnonnière • Sunday 18 October 2026 • 14:30–18:00
Saint-Pierre tout un chantier, la visite guidée • Sunday 18 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Contes et légendes scandinaves • Sunday 18 October 2026 from 15:30
Atelier "Deviens un héraut" • Monday 19 October 2026 at 10:00
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:30
Escape game "Mystère au manoir" • Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:30
Petit aventurier dans les landes • Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 14:30
Initiation au tir à l'arc • Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 17:00
Oiseaux migrateurs des marais • Wednesday 21 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00 • Carentan-les-Marais
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00
Location: Carentan-les-Marais
Chasse aux oeufs de raies et découverte de la laisse de mer • Wednesday 21 October 2026 • 14:00–16:30
Sortie parent-enfant : chasse aux feuilles d’automne • Wednesday 21 October 2026 • 14:00–16:00
Fast and curious : visite flash de l'expo ! • Wednesday 21 October 2026 • 14:30–15:00
Visite guidée de l'abbaye de Lessay • Wednesday 21 October 2026 from 15:30
Voyage en Tourbière • Wednesday 21 October 2026
Observation nocturne participative "Nuit des dragons au Parc l’Evêque" • Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 20:00
7e Festival Playmo • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
Vie paysanne dans le bocage au XIXè siècle • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 09:30–11:30
Feuilles d'automne • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 10:00–11:30
Escape game "Mystère au manoir" • Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:30
Atelier parent-enfant : décorations d’Halloween • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 14:00–16:00
Couleurs d'automne dans le bocage • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Initiation au tir à l'arc • Thursday 22 October 2026 at 17:00
Jeudi des thés - Olivier Legall - résidence d'artistes des Fours à Chaux • Thursday 22 October 2026 • 17:30–18:30
Festival Zic sur le Zinc #15 : apéro-concert Smala Mancha • Thursday 22 October 2026 at 19:30
Balade créative "Vannerie sauvage" • Friday 23 October 2026 at 14:00
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Friday 23 October 2026 at 10:00
Journées vertes et bleues - visites de la station d'épuration • Friday 23 October 2026 at 10:00 and 11:00
Création de nichoirs • Friday 23 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00
7e Festival Playmo • Friday 23 October 2026 • 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
Promenade guidée au Jardin Christian Dior • Friday 23 October 2026 • 11:00–12:00 • Granville
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Friday 23 October 2026 at 13:00
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur céramique • Friday 23 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Observation des oiseaux migrateurs • Friday 23 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Jeu de piste à l'église abbatiale de Lessay : La clé perdue de Frère Blaise • Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00
Dégustation de pommes • Friday 23 October 2026 at 18:00
Les aventures de Jean-Gudulfe & Philépote • Friday 23 October 2026 • 16:00–17:30
Concert : David Corleone • Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00
24 to 31 October 2026
Découverte des plantes sauvages comestibles et degustation • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 09:00–12:00
Journées vertes et bleues - sortie ornithologique • Saturday 24 October 2026 at 09:30
7e Festival Playmo • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Saturday 24 October 2026 at 13:30
Visite guidée | Raconte-nous Villedieu et son histoire • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 14:30–16:00
Journées vertes et bleues - nettoyage de la plage • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Facondes, une fable intéractive et poétique à la harpe • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 15:00–16:00
Concert : Mago • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 20:30–22:00
Festival "Les Saints Sauveurs du Rock" • Saturday 24 October 2026 • 19:00–02:00
Journées vertes et bleues - projection et échange : Goliath • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 10:00
7e Festival Playmo • Sunday 25 October 2026 • 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 10:30
Initiation pêche à pied • Sunday 25 October 2026 • Bréhal
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 13:30
Défends ton château • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 14:00
Octobre Rose - marche solidaire • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 14:00
Journées vertes et bleues - atelier dessin • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 14:30
Contes et légendes scandinaves • Sunday 25 October 2026 at 15:30
Atelier "Deviens un héraut" • Monday 26 October 2026 at 10:00
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur céramique • Monday 26 October 2026 • 10:30–12:30
Randonnée pédestre • Monday 26 October 2026 at 14:00
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Monday 26 October 2026 at 14:00
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 10:30
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 13:30
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur céramique • Tuesday 27 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Initiation au tir à l'arc • Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 17:00
Balade nocturne en forêt • Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 20:00
Les ateliers artistiques du Ravitaillement • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 10:00–11:30
Journée des enfants : animations, projection "Les Minions 3" + goûter • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00
Chasse aux oeufs de raies et découverte de la laisse de mer • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 10:00–12:30
Le petit peuple caché de la forêt • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 14:00–15:30
Défilé d'Halloween, concours de déguisements et goûter • Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 14:00
La balade d'Anton • Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 14:15
Froglish afternoon • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 14:30–16:30 • Percy-en-Normandie
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 from 14:30 to 16:30
Location: Percy-en-Normandie
Fast and curious : visite flash de l'expo ! • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 14:30–15:00
Petit aventurier dans les dunes • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Voyage en Tourbière • Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 15:00
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur bois • Wednesday 28 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur céramique • Thursday 29 October 2026 • 10:30–12:30
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur bois • Thursday 29 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00 and 17:30–19:30
Courses hippiques (PMU) • Thursday 29 October 2026 at 16:30 • Graignes-Mesnil-Angot
Initiation au tir à l'arc • Thursday 29 October 2026 at 17:00
A l’assaut du château de Pirou • Friday 30 October 2026 at 10:00
Promenade guidée au Jardin Christian Dior • Friday 30 October 2026 • 11:00–12:00 • Granville
Ateliers créatifs "Couleurs d'Elvine" : peinture sur bois • Friday 30 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Observation des oiseaux migrateurs • Friday 30 October 2026 • 15:00–17:00
Soirée pyjama d'Halloween • Friday 30 October 2026 at 18:00
Trail d'Halloween • Friday 30 October 2026 at 19:00
Escape Game au caveau Letenneur • Friday 30 October 2026 • 20:00–00:00
Attelages des Grandes Marées • Friday 30 October 2026 at 15:30
Tournoi d'Halloween • Friday 30 October 2026 at 19:00
Champignons du littoral • Saturday 31 October 2026 • 10:00–12:00
Halloween • Saturday 31 October 2026 • 15:00–19:00
Halloween au Passous • Saturday 31 October 2026 • 16:00–19:00
Escape Game au caveau Letenneur • Saturday 31 October 2026 • 20:00–00:00
Recurring Events and Activities Throughout August
Throughout 2026 Tour de la Manche Cyclotouriste – Permanent Cycling Route
Dates: Throughout 2026
Location: Rue du Général de Gaulle, meeting point provided by telephone, Bréhal
Follow the permanent Tour de la Manche cycling circuit, exploring the department at your own pace.
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026 Saint-Pierre, tout un chantier !
Dates: 1 January – 31 December 2026
Location: Rue du Lycée, Église Saint-Pierre, Coutances
Permanent exhibition / site interpretation linked to Saint-Pierre church works and heritage.
Expérience de Destination : Je me ressource grâce aux oiseaux • 26 January–20 December 2026
Ludothèque - La maison du jeu • 3 February–16 December 2026
Ludothèque - La maison du jeu • 3 February–18 December 2026
1 Mar – 30 Nov 2026 Expérience de Destination – GR223 First Trek
Dates: 1 March – 30 November 2026
Location: Route de la Gare, RDV place du Bureau d’Information Touristique, Jullouville
Guided-style self experience to complete a first trek along the GR223 coastal path.
1 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 Hambye 3D – Medieval Abbey VR Experience
Dates: 1 April – 1 November 2026
Location: Route de l’Abbaye, Hambye
Virtual reality experience bringing the medieval abbey back to life.
1 Apr – 30 Sep / 17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 Hambye Abbey Guided Visits
Dates: Seasonal schedule (April–September & October–November)
Location: 7 Route de l’Abbaye, Hambye
Commented visits exploring the history and architecture of the abbey.
4 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 Exhibition – Christian Dior: Childhood Colours (Granville)
Dates: 4 April – 1 November 2026
Location: 1 Rue d’Estouteville, Musée Christian Dior, Granville
Exhibition exploring Christian Dior’s childhood and the colours that influenced his work.
7 Apr – 19 Dec 2026 Hulin Graphique – Ernest Hulin Exhibition (Coutances)
Dates: 7 April – 19 December 2026
Location: Musée Quesnel-Morinière, 2 Rue Quesnel-Morinière, Coutances
Graphical works by Ernest Hulin, highlighting his artistic contribution to Coutances.
7 Apr – 19 Dec 2026 Exhibition – Saint-Pierre Church at Musée Quesnel-Morinière
Dates: 7 April – 19 December 2026
Location: Musée Quesnel-Morinière, Coutances
Exhibition connecting the history of Saint-Pierre Church with museum collections.
7 Apr – 19 Dec 2026 Le Corps à l’œuvre Exhibition (Coutances)
Dates: 7 April – 19 December 2026
Location: Musée Quesnel-Morinière, Coutances
Art exhibition focusing on representations of the human body.
1 Sep – 31 Oct 2026 Laser Tag Sessions (Agon-Coutainville)
Dates: 1 September – 31 October 2026
Location: 56 Charrière du Commerce, Agon-Coutainville
Regular laser tag sessions open to visitors and groups during the autumn season.
1 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 Exhibition – Art Postal (Gouville-sur-Mer)
Dates: 1 September – 31 December 2026
Location: 6 Route de Coutances, Gouville-sur-Mer
Art exhibition exploring postal and mail-based artistic expression.
1 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 Sculpture Exhibition – Gilbert Legrand (Coutances)
Dates: 1 September – 31 December 2026
Location: Médiathèque, 4 Rue Saint-Maur, Coutances
“Les métamorphoses et les pirouettes” sculpture exhibition by Gilbert Legrand.
2 Sep – 28 Oct 2026 Discover the Bocage with a Cotentin Donkey
Dates: 2 September – 28 October 2026
Location: 2 Hameau Dupré, 50580 Le Mesnil
Nature discovery walk exploring the bocage landscape with a Cotentin donkey.
Festival de musique du Mont Saint-Michel et sa baie • 13 September–4 October 2026
15 Sep – 15 Dec 2026 Illustration – Heula: 20 ans d’humour normand (Tourville-sur-Sienne)
Dates: 15 September – 15 December 2026
Location: Bibliothèque, 1 Place Léon-Paul Legraverend, Tourville-sur-Sienne
Exhibition celebrating 20 years of Heula’s Norman humour illustrations.
16 Sep – 11 Oct 2026 Heritage Days – Lessay Historical Exhibition 1944–1960
Dates: 16 September – 11 October 2026
Location: Le Bel Air, Avenue Paul Jeanson, Lessay
Exhibition exploring the history of Lessay between 1944 and 1960.
20 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 Exhibition – Marc Tapin (Surville)
Dates: 20 September – 4 October 2026
Location: Église Notre-Dame, Surville (La Haye)
Art exhibition “Un vulgaire pas si vulgaire” by Marc Tapin.
Fête foraine • 26 September–4 October 2026 • Torigny-les-Villes
27 Sep – 7 Nov 2026 Collectif Moilesautresart – “Bercer la crème” (Gavray-sur-Sienne)
Dates: 27 September – 7 November 2026
Location: 3 Rue Alphonse Quinette, Gavray-sur-Sienne
Art and rural practice exhibition exploring agricultural and cultural themes.
Exposition Bruno Dufour-Coppolani « La profondeur des surfaces » - Peinture • 1–31 October 2026
Journées nationales des artistes : Marc Taupin ouvre les portes de son atelier • 2–4 October 2026
Toute la mer sur un plateau festival • 3–4 October 2026
Festival la tête dans les étoiles • 3–4 October 2026 • Sartilly-Baie-Bocage
Saint-Lô Tattoo Convention • 3–4 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
La Foire de la Saint-Michel • 3–4 October 2026 • Pontorson
Jeu d'enquête grandeur nature : Les Mystères du Mont-Saint-Michel - "Liberté chérie" • 3–4 October 2026
Concours CSO amateur et Ponam Club • 3–4 October 2026
Ancre Noire Tattoo Festival • 3–5 October 2026
Exposition : Mission Océan • 5–31 October 2026
Village des sciences • 7–10 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
Foire de Saint-Lô • 8–11 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
Exposition Les Arbrevilles • 10–24 October 2026
"Terre, Feuille, Fourneau", le festival culinaire manchois • 15–16 October 2026
Grand national de CSO au Pôle Hippique • 15–18 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
Photographie "L'empreinte photo s'expose aux travers" • 15 October–31 December 2026
Salon "Préparons les Fêtes !" • 17–26 October 2026
Salon de peinture et sculpture SENEQU'ART • 18 October–1 November 2026
Stages de tennis • 19–23 October 2026
Peinture, Béatrice Caquot • 19–25 October 2026
Initiation à la marche nordique • 19–28 October 2026 • Port-Bail-sur-Mer
Wanted ! Cherche les monstres cachés • 20–31 October 2026
Championnats de France kitesurf et wingfoil • 20–25 October 2026
Festival Guitare en Cotentin – 9e édition • 22–24 October 2026
Concours régional de Horse-Ball • 24–25 October 2026 • Saint-Lô
Week-end mycologique • 24–25 October 2026
Concours CSO amateur • 31 October–1 November 2026 • Saint-Lô
🧺 Vide-Greniers & Local Markets
October is a quieter month for vide-greniers than summer, but there are still plenty of worthwhile local sales, brocantes and markets within easy reach of the gîte. The mix shifts towards indoor sales, clothing bourses, antiques, books, plants and smaller community events as autumn settles in 🍂
This month's listings include:
- Traditional vide-greniers & brocantes
- Antiques and collectors’ markets
- Clothing bourses & indoor braderies
- Book and plant sales
- Weekly local markets
- Seasonal fairs & specialist sales
Useful local stops this month include:
- Coutances & Agon-Coutainville
- Saint-Lô & Pont-Hébert
- Hambye & Quettreville-sur-Sienne
- Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny & Saint-Pois
- Nearby villages and small towns across La Manche
October events are often smaller and more local than their summer counterparts, which is no bad thing if you prefer browsing without having to elbow your way past half of France.
Expect everything from second-hand clothes, books and household items to antiques, collectables, plants, craft materials and the occasional object whose purpose has become a matter for archaeological debate.
Some events are indoors, but outdoor brocantes and markets continue throughout the month, so layers, a light waterproof and some cash are still sensible companions.
As always, timings and dates can occasionally change, so check the organiser’s link before setting off.
1 to 15 October 2026
Thursday 1 October 2026 Saint-Pois Market
Friday 2 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Small Market
Location: Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Saturday 3 October 2026 Avranches – Foire aux plantes de la St-Fiacre
Sunday 4 October 2026 Avranches – Bourse aux vêtements automne, hiver
Sunday 4 October 2026 Avranches – Foire aux plantes de la St-Fiacre
Tuesday 6 October 2026 Carentan-les-Marais – Bourse aux vêtements hiver
Tuesday 6 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Large Market
Wednesday 7 October 2026 Carentan-les-Marais – Bourse aux vêtements hiver
Wednesday 7 October 2026 Saint-Lô – Braderie de vêtements, linge de maison, jouets, divers
Thursday 8 October 2026 Saint-Pois Market
Friday 9 October 2026 Saint-Lô – Bourse aux vêtements hiver
Friday 9 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Small Market
Location: Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Saturday 10 October 2026 Saint-Lô – Bourse aux vêtements hiver
Sunday 11 October 2026 Cerisy-la-Forêt – Vide-greniers
Sunday 11 October 2026 Pont-Hébert – Puces des couturières, loisirs créatifs, déco, petites collections
Tuesday 13 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Large Market
Thursday 15 October 2026 Saint-Pois Market
16 to 31 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Small Market
Location: Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Saturday 17 October 2026 Airel – Vide-greniers, brocante
Saturday 17 October 2026 Coutances – Vide-armoires
Saturday 17 October 2026 Coutances – Vente de livres
Saturday 17 October 2026 Saint-Lô – Braderie de vêtements, linge de maison, jouets, divers
Sunday 18 October 2026 Airel – Vide-greniers, brocante
Sunday 18 October 2026 Hambye – Bourse toutes collections
Tuesday 20 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Large Market
Thursday 22 October 2026 Saint-Pois Market
Friday 23 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Small Market
Location: Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Sunday 25 October 2026 Agon-Coutainville – Marché d'antiquités-brocante de Coutainville - Octobre
Tuesday 27 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Large Market
Thursday 29 October 2026 Saint-Pois Market
Sunday 25 October 2026 Montcuit – Vide-jardins
Friday 30 October 2026 Villedieu-les-Poêles – Small Market
Location: Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Saturday 31 October 2026 Coutances – Vente de plantes
Saturday 31 October 2026 Quettreville-sur-Sienne – Brocante
Recurring Weekly Markets
Agon-Coutainville • Place du marché à l’hippodrome • morning
Hambye • Halle du bourg • morning
Montmartin-sur-Mer • town centre • morning
Gavray-sur-Sienne • place du marché aux veaux • morning
Quettreville-sur-Sienne • village centre • from 17:00
Agon-Coutainville • Le Passous • morning
Coutances • Place du Parvis • morning
Lingreville • Place du marché • morning
Roncey • Place de l’église • morning
Hambye • Halle du bourg • from 17:00 • bio market
Saint-Sauveur-Villages • Halle du bourg • from 17:00 • bio market
Courcy • from 18:00 • zero-waste market
Gavray-sur-Sienne • centre bourg • morning
Agon-Coutainville • market square at the racecourse • morning
Coutances • Place du Parvis • morning
Cerisy-la-Salle • town centre • morning
Bricqueville-la-Blouette • village centre
Weekly markets source: Coutances Tourisme • Périers market
🌟 Annual Events in Normandy
Planning your stay in Normandy and wondering what’s on throughout the year? You’re in the right place.
Rather than chasing last-minute listings, we focus on the events that truly shape the region — the ones worth building a trip around. From world-famous festivals like Jazz sous les Pommiers in Coutances to historic commemorations along the D-Day beaches, Normandy has a rhythm that changes with every season.
Staying at Holidays-Normandy means you’re perfectly placed to experience it all — just minutes from Coutances, under an hour from Granville and the coast, and within easy reach of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Below, you’ll find some of the best annual events in Normandy — the highlights locals look forward to every year.
These are the events locals plan their year around — the ones worth timing your stay for.
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👉 Looking for a full guide? Read our Normandy in October guide with seasonal tips, places to visit and local highlights.
🧭 Explore more experiences across the region in our guide: Normandy Beyond the Guidebooks – Life in the Manche